A Doll's House AO3

The romantic genre had displaced classical theatre. It was seen as less serious and began to divert from the standard five act structure
Ibsen began to ccomplain against the "well-made play" as modern plays were patronised

Had roots in the positivist philosophy of Auguste Comte (published System of the Positive Philosophy in 1824)
Some key figures argued that romantic drama wass dying and they should focus on writing about life

"It is the return to nature and man, direct observation, correct anatomy, the acceptance and the depiction of that which is"
They wanted to abandon abstract ideas and focus on real people and daily life. It was seen as a new start
Zola said that "every play must present a slice of life, in strict conformity to truth and truth alone"

He focused on themes rather than techniques
The plot of a "well-made play" was still his structure but he modified the characters and dialogue
He wanted to present the truth of human relationships
He focused of "truth" and "self lie" to authentically account for choice of truth existentially

Focuses heabily on themes of truth and trust
Nora is treated as inferior to show the lack of trust
Nora leaving at the end shows that the preoccupation with truth that affects marriage is the aspect of Naturalism that Ibsen focuses on

Stylistically is a hightened form of realism
Was a short lived movement
Stage time = real time
Costumes, set and props are accurate and detailed
Settings are bland and ordinary
Action of the play takes place in a single location during a single day(Jumps in time and place between acts isn't allowed)
Explores scientific determinism
Characters are often considered victims of their circumstances
CHaracters are often working/ lower class
Regularly explore matters that perviously weren't allowed on stage (eg. suicide, poverty, prostitution)

A feminist ideal that emerged in the late 19th century and had influence into the 20th century
Referred to by Sarah Grand as an independent woman seeking radical change
Involved physical changes in activity and dress - eg cycling
Brought them more freedem of choice
Moslty affected wealthier women

Born 1828
His first major play, Brand, was a fantastical verse drama but he already begun to include social satire
He was inspired by his mother-in-law to portray dominant, complex women who were trapped in unhappy situations