"A Doll's House"

Victorian texts either support or condone ways of thinking of 19th century English society predominantly through mediating the opinions of the author via characterisation in the texts. Individuals in the Victorian era generally conform to the dogmas and confines of society, its values and ideologies. However, ironically those who conform to the inherent restriction of their context are at times psychologically and physically affected. On the other hand, individuals who confront or resist social structures, …

…own 'honour' exceeds his idealistic duty to protect her when she believed that 'he would pay every penny, naturally'. It is ironic that she sees Torvald's support as a 'miracle', instead of something she would expect of her husband, being his wife. This realisation initiates her desertion of the 'doll's house', the final symbolic slam of the door underlining her resolution. However, her individuality comes at a price as she leaves her three children behind.