Henrik Isbens A Doll’s House and Frederico Garcias The...

Henrik Isbens A Doll’s House and Frederico Garcias The House of Bernarda Alba The House of Bernarda Alba and A Dolls House, by Frederico Garcia Lorca and Henrik Ibsen respectively, are two similar plays written at different times. In 1964, Fredericos The House of Bernarda Alba debuted in Madrid Spain, thirty-one years after its birth in 1933. It pioneered the style of surrealistic imagery, popular folklore and was written in prose. A Dolls House was published in 1879 and appeared on stage that year in Copenhagen. Originally written in Dano-Norwegian known as Riksmal, its read in translation almost exclusively. It was released with a cast of male and female performers, in opposition to The House of Bernarda Alba with only female†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"†¦History repeats itself† (Garcia Lorca 169) was said in a comparison between Adela’s mother and grandmother. In the play, A Doll’s House, Torvald allows his pride to come between him and his wife, causing a deceitful marriage. Torvald once said â€Å"†¦happiness is not the question; all that concerns us is to save the remains, the fragments, the appearance—† (Ibsen 63). Central to both plays, pride is seen almost as a character. It sometimes holds characters back, while others it thrusts stumbling forward. Always, however, its impact can be felt and its imprint can be seen. The dominant characters in both plays are rulers of their domain. Bernarda self-righteously rules her household emphasizing pride and status. Even when her maid Poncia has valid opinions, she does not listen. â€Å"†¦. Work and keep your mouth shut. The duty of all who work for a living† (Garcia Lorca 192). Bernarda rules quick and harsh, as she wants to be a decisive ruler with no guidance. However, Torvald is the ruler of a much smaller household. He wants his house to be a place of discipline, order, and respect. As with Bernarda, dominance is based on pride. This is revealed when he said, â€Å"I would gladly work night and day for you†¦But no man would sacrifice his honor for the one he loves† (Ibsen 70)† Torvald is more concerned with â€Å"honor† that others hold in him than his own wife’s happiness. In addition to causing the dominating nature in the