By dividing the components of a performance into various signs - be they "icons", "indices" or "symbols" - it is possible to access all areas of performance as opposed to merely the linguistic composition. ... Men were given the role of provider and pressure was put on them to meet these social expectations. ... In this play, the male lead, Torvald, calls his wife, Nora, his "little squirrel", which, in linguistic terms, creates images of a busy creature concerned with petty activities such as collecting and hoarding - thus, making us feel that Torvald sees Nora as a slightly amusing yet e...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: Graduate