http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKJilc_6TtI Specifically in this video clip, from 3:08-5:27, is a good representation of how parents can be controling and try to arrange things for their children so they can have the best in life. Allie was in love with Noah, but her mother did not approve. When they started to get serious, Allie and her family moved. Noah sent her letters everyday and never got a single one back. Turns out the mom never let Allie see these letters! In this clip we understand the mom was in love with a scrub like Noah but decided to marry a rich man for a 'better life'. She did not want her daughter falling in love with Noah and tried to set her up with a fine, rich young soldier.
This type of parental control reminded me of A Doll's House because Nora's father would plan things for her and have her do things that would be 'best for her'. Not only did her father order her around, but her husband did too. I guess you could describe him as her puppet master. He had pet names for her which made her seem like an object he just kept around. He bought her things to please her and gave her whatever she wanted. He wanted her to be the perfect wife and look the best. He treated her like his doll and controlled whatever she did for the longest time.
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