Performance of Nora in the 1920s and the Dissemination of May Fourth Spirit
Henrik Ibsen's renowned play"A Doll's House",after undergoing the transformative impact of the May Fourth New Culture Movement and literary revolution,emerged as a symbol of the May Fourth spirit.By performing"A Doll's House",the spirit of May Fourth,which embodies both the liberation of individuality and the emergence of a new theatrical style,began to pass on to the society in the 1920s.This iconic play embarked on a convoluted journey from the script to the stage,from academic settings to public spaces,from being banned to being openly performed,from same-sex actors to co-ed performance,along with many disputes among Chinese audiences regarding their readiness for new plays,the suitability of Ibsen's works for China,and the decisions of the protagonist Nora.By analyzing the four different renditions of"A Doll's House"in the 1920s,we gain insights into the pathways and impact of the dissemination of the May Fourth spirit to society,prompting a reassessment of the complexities and boundaries of enlightenment of the May Fourth spirit.
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