English Literature

To what extent do you agree with the view that women are considered as independent in realist playsWhen talking about women in A Doll’s House, the following bullet points must be considered and shown somehow in the essay:• Modernism• The ‘well-made’ play- does Ibsen accept/reject the structure of a ‘well-made’ play and how does this link to the argument• 19th century popular dramatic forms• REALISM• Ibsen often called the ‘father of realism’- how does this link to the essay and the main argument- THIS IS VITAL• Naturalism-Emile Zola (1840-1902), French novelist and playwright Influence of Darwin and science  Free will does not exist; all actions are determined by external forces (heredity, environment, etc.)• Determinism• Role of women in 19th century• Femininity and Masculinity- private and public spheres• A Doll’s House contemporary receptionTHERE ARE TWO ARTICLES WHICH WE WERE TOLD TO READ IN RELATION TO IBSEN AND THESE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE ARGUMENT SOMEHOW. THEY ARE:• Ibsen and Feminism by Gail Finney• Naturalism on the Stage by Emile ZolaWhen talking about women in Riders to the Sea, the following bullet points must be considered and shown somehow in the essay: •What kind of Irish woman is Maurya• The representation of womenTHERE ARE TWO ARTICLES WHICH WE WERE TOLD TO READ IN RELATION TO SYNGE AND THESE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE ARGUMENT SOMEHOW.THEY ARE:• The Shadow of the Glen and Riders to the Sea by Oona Frawley• Synge and Gender by Susan Cannon Harris