I would have to say that my favorite stories and pieces we read were Oleanna and The Doll House because they seem to push the envelope for the times they were written in. They were both shocking and eye opening in some sense, revealing that matters are clearly not black and white, good or bad, sometimes there are murky gray areas people must understand are part of life. For example, the mantra in Oleanna is, in a nutshell, no matter which side you pick, you're wrong. Whether one sides with the student or the teacher, both are riddled with wrong actions at times. In the end, it requires a deep analysis and validation to really prove support for one side or the other. That is the amazing thing about literature.
With respect to The Doll House, the question hinges on Nora Helmer and whether she is a true feminist figure or not. Arguments can really be compelling for both sides, but the story is captivating. Deceit, can be very ugly, and this is the theme I picked up through this read. In the end, it was very interesting to read these two stories and analyze them from so many different critical lenses.
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