Nora a dolls house tarantella dance
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he Tarantella Dance in A Doll's House
In A Doll's House, Ibsen uses many symbols. One symbol that is used to symbolize Nora's character; is a dance called the Tarantella. The Tarantella is a folk dance from southern Italy. It goes from an already quick tempo to an even quicker one, while alternating between major and minor keys. It is characterized by swift movements, foot tapping, and on the women's part, exaggerated ruffling of petticoats. …
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…been practising too much?" "NORA: No, I have not practised at all." "HELMER: But you will need to -" "NORA: Yes, indeed I shall, Torvald. But I can't get on a bit without you to help me; I have absolutely forgotten the whole thing" Rather, than taking care of the problem right away she let the music and her life continue to accelerate and spin out of control, just as the dance the Tarantella does.
…been practising too much?" "NORA: No, I have not practised at all." "HELMER: But you will need to -" "NORA: Yes, indeed I shall, Torvald. But I can't get on a bit without you to help me; I have absolutely forgotten the whole thing" Rather, than taking care of the problem right away she let the music and her life continue to accelerate and spin out of control, just as the dance the Tarantella does.
