An Interpretation of A Dolls house-Compared to 50's to the present -Are we better off -you decide "A Doll's House" is classified under the "second phase" of Henrik Ibsen's career. It was during this period, which he made the transition from mythical and historical dramas to plays dealing with social problems. It was the first in a series investigating the tensions of family life. Written during the Victorian era, the controversial play featuring a female protagonist seeking individuality stirred up more controversy than any of his other works ....