Physical Susceptibility As A Result of Psychological Trauma: A Study On A Doll’s House And Look Back In Anger

This article explores the theory that the psyche has inevitable ties connected to the state of the body. We live how we think, or, we think, therefore we are. Whatever a person goes through psychologically affects him/her physically, so whenever a person is in distress or mental pressure, it makes him/her physically vulnerable. This paper explores how the characters, Nora and Jimmy from the plays A Doll’s House and Look Back in Anger are significant characters who live under mental pressure/ trauma which causes them to obtain mental illnesses. As a result of their mental diseases, they are mentally and physically susceptible. The main body of the paper analyzes these two characters, prescribing them psychological disorders depending on trauma or stress. The paper also includes detailed information about Nora and Jimmy’s respective mental illnesses. This is achieved by observing these two characters’ gestures accurately and analyzing their mental diseases based on their symptoms. Some parts of the paper talk about how it is important not only to check on our physical health but also our mental health. In the end, the paper thoroughly analyzes the causes and symptoms of Nora and Jimmy’s mental illnesses, as well as their repercussions on their family life.