What questions does the drama raise about: relationships, commitment, communication, and love?
A Doll House definitely raises some interesting questions concerning the validity of the topics listed. Nora and Torvald Helmer's so-called marriage mocks and ridicules the term "relationship" and their sad excuse for "love". The lack of communication between these two is almost criminal, and it isolates their entire relationship as a facade. Nora hides everything from Torvald. From something small and insignificant as the macaroons to something as serious as the forgery. Nora finally realizes that she has lost all sense of direction in who she is as a person, and makes the decision to leave her family in hope of regaining sight. So much for commitment. Torvald didn't really have any trust or commitment issues, but he did love Nora for all the wrong reasons. Well, perhaps he just simply loved Nora for who he thought she was; his little skylark, whom which he could control, coddle, baby and scold her just like a little doll. I kinda felt bad for Torvald in a way, because this whole scene must have come as such a shock to him. Sort of like the toy he had been playing with for several years suddenly came to life!
In the beginning of the story I thought "Seriously? Squirrel and Skylark? These people need to get clue and wake up." I'm glad that at least one of them did. The drama also includes another couple Mrs. Kristine Linde and Krogstad, thank god, to prove that not everyone was as physco as the Helmers. Even though though Kristine and Krogstad have been apart for some time, when they meet up again, it is like no time has past. They clearly care for one another and are willing to put the time and effort into their relationship. Love is worth its while for this couple.
Overall, the messages in A Doll House proves that: Relationships are nothing without decent and honest communication. Be truthful, all the time, otherwise it becomes real easy to get swallowed up in lies. Commitment is important too, for that is the raw basis for a relationship to begin with. And last but not least, love is not for everyone. Love requires that the other person and all of their needs are placed before my own. In the drama, Mrs. Linde and Krogstad's relationship was patched back together because they were selfless people. Unfortunately Nora is a liar and Torvald was terrified of who she really was when she told the truth, so there was not even a stitch of hope for their case. I feel bad for their children...
