A Doll House Act 1, Act 2 and Act 3
Genetic science and technology in the ninetieth century’s invention led to the development of interests in the inherited traits and diseases. In the Doll's house presents numerous references to the thought that both moral traits and physical illnesses are transferred from a generation to the following generation. After reading Krogstad’s letter Torvalds rejects Nora and then he warns her from raising their children because he believes that Nora will taint the kids in terms of morals. Nora already holds the conviction that she will blemish them and with this, in mind, she starts to draw distance from the children (Wilder, and Henrik 11). In addition, Torvalds believes that Krogstad’s kids are bound to be spoilt by the moral crimes of their father. On the other hand, DR Rank has been diagnosed with spine tuberculosis which he inherited from his dad who was living promiscuously thus contracting the venereal illness this causes his death (Wilder, and Henrik 24). A doll house presents different perceptive of inheritance and this paper will thus seek to present an analysis of the inheritance theme as portrayed in the play.
In the doll house, exceptional inheritance theme can be considered as a ubiquitous perception. The character that is held by Nora is established to have originated from her father who existed in a suspicious manner and as a money waster. This, therefore, explains that Nora’s father character was not above what individuals show and thought of him and this was on the line of suspicion (Wilder, and Henrik, 11). It is thus clear that Nora’s mysterious collisions make the demonstration of stealthy conduct tendency. This is portrayed when she sneaks macaroons, makes the attempt to hide the first letter that comes from Krogstad and she takes out money and she pays off a secret loan that she had attained from Krogstad. This secret, therefore, illustrates the secretive conduct that Nora held. In the context of inheritance Mrs. Linde makes the suggestion that children who live in houses that are characterized by a crime are bound to inherit the conduct. From this Nora realizes that she will poison her children and she tries to distance herself so that the children may not inherit forgery from her (Wilder, and Henrik 34).
On the other hand, Dr. Rank makes a claim that the spine tuberculosis that he had been diagnosed with and had inherited it from his father. This illness results in a particular death diagnosis while Dr. Rank is still following the prime of his existence (Wilder, and Henrik 24). This is, therefore, a kind of inheritance which is particularly based on illnesses which result in the occurrence of death. Krogstad is very ready and determined to maintain his position at the institutional bank because he believes that this is the only way that he has in order to rehabilitate individual reputation. Krogstad, therefore, believes that if he fails to regain his good reputation before his children grow and become of proper age to understand things they will reputation (Wilder, and Henrik, 28). This, therefore, implies that when they inherit his bad reputed name they are bound to suffer throughout their existence as they will hold no opportunities to achieve success.
The doll’s house, therefore, portrays an extraordinary inheritance perception which is passed from a generation through dishonorable actions. The inheritance that is portrayed in the play mainly displays negative results as those that receive the inheritance are faced with suffering. In the play for both Krogstad and Nora, the thought of transferring dishonor to their kids is being avoided through positive conduct. Nora, therefore, makes the decision of being self-based by avoiding all the important relationships that would connect her to her husband and father. On the other hand, Krogstad does his best to make his reputation better for his children to inherit a better name to avoid suffering. He additionally avoids inheritance fate which would have resulted in his marriage with Mrs. Linde (Wilder, and Henrik 44).
Dr. Rank receives his inheritance of an ailment but this was mainly because he did not take any respective action to avoid the occurrence. He failed to take advantage and enjoy life as he only realized how important it was at the last minutes. In addition, he failed to make a confession for his true love for Nora and when he made the decision the right time was in the past. Dr. Rank complied with that that he believed was his own fate and he, therefore, made the choice of receiving the inheritance (Wilder, and Henrik 52).
Conclusion
In summing up, in the doll house the theme of inheritance is portrayed through different character’s relationships. In the inheritance, the concept can be viewed as a declaration that situations plays part in shaping individuals conduct but are not responsible for fate’s determination. This, therefore, implies that an individual can be able to develop a different fate regardless of their parent's conduct or the situation that they are in. the inheritance that is portrayed in the play can be seen as optional act as an individual can choose to live differently without inheriting immoral behaviors as well as passing them to their children.
Work Cited
Wilder, Thornton, and Henrik Isben. A Doll's House. , 2016. Print.
