In A Doll's House: What are some examples of people controlling other people in the story?

Question

Aside from Torvald controlling Nora.

Answer 1

You missed the big one : - Society and social expectations control everyone eg. the expected role as wife and woman that Nora is 'meant' to fit in to, this is why it was so controversial because she and other characters stepped out of the social norm. There is a quote by Torvald that expalins one aspect of societal values that control their lives, "but to leave your home, your family, you haven't thought of what people will say! this is disgraceful, you are neglecting your most sacred duties" It is not only Nora and Torvald that are controlled by society but every character, have a look through and see how all the characters behave in ways to stay within the social boundaries and how they are treated when they step away from them for their personal intergrity. This is why Nora refers to herself as a doll, she is not only being dictacted to by Torvald but social rules are forcing her to behave in a certain way.
There is also sexual control, have a look at the way women use their sexuality to get what they what from men. Nora na Mrs Linde both control men by flirting with him and definetly take a look at the Tarantella dance Nora does.
hope this helps, there are heaps and heaps of examples of control in there, these are just a few.

Answer 2

The bank managers control both Torvald and Krogstad, and through Torvald, Nora. Torvald and Nora control their children. In a sense, Nora's father still controls her, although he is no longer alive.

Answer 3

Krogstad does threaten to blackmail Nora if she does not help him from being fired by Torvald.

Answer 4

Nora was first controlled by her father. She was considered a doll, incapable and not allowed of being an independent person. She was also controlled by the creditor who was blackmailing her.

Answer 5

A hip and happenin' all girl rock group head to LA to claim lead-singer Kelly's inheritance and make it (and make it) in LA. They immediately fall under the spell of rock'n'roll Svengali, the 'Teen Tycoon' of rock Ronnie 'Z-Man' Barzell, and other rapacious Hollywood party types as lustful porno actress Ashley St Ives, ravenous lesbian Roxanne and shady lawyer Porter Hall. Soon the girls fall into a morass of drugs and deceit as their recording success soars. It takes several tragedies to make them stop and think... but is it too late?