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An Independent Woman Through the conflicts in her marriage Nora describes the struggle women faced in the late 1880’s. Since the 1800’s women have come a long way in gaining respect as an equal in today’s society. Refined to their homes women were looked upon as nothing more than a pet or servant. Their duties were bound to the children and the welfare of the home. In the first scene of act one where …

…how times have progressed since the 1800’s. The society in which we live today is filled with independent women who thoroughly enjoy being a vital part of the work force. No longer refined to the home, they are the head of households and some times the principal source of income for their families. They can attribute much of their success and opportunity to women like Nora who paid a painful price for freedom and independence.