Ibsen combines symbolism and realistic style to describe Nora to create a believable plot. Ibsen uses two types of animal imagery to develop Nora’s character: birds and squirrels. Each pet name seems to apply to the current situation. Torvald refers to Nora as a lark when she is happy and carefree, a squirrel when she is being sneaky; when she is afraid, she has “frightened dove eyes.” A lark symbolizes being happy and carefree, a dove stands for peace, and a squirrel rummages around and hides objects. While Nora hides objects such as macaroons, she also hides her emotions. However, Torvald sees her as cheerful and untroubled; and she plays the part well (“Animal” 1-2). Along with symbolism, Ibsen u

Ultimately, the depiction of Torvald’s and Nora’s marriage expresses Ibsen’s view on rights for all individuals. Ibsen’s theme in this play is “the social lie and duty.” Though she is living with what she believes to be a stranger, she is expected to continue to do so by society’s standards. To leave her husband and children is unheard in this time. By walking out of her marriage, Nora opens the door for women around the world to have a voice in their relationships. She also opens the eyes of men to the necessity of communication and equality in a successful marriage (Goldman 1-3). Ibsen believes that each individual had the right to become his own person; men cannot truly be free until women are free (Clurman 152). He wrote about social issues with an emphasis on the position of woman. Women of Ibsen’s time had limited education and rights; they were considered the property of their husband or father (Kashdan 569). All characters want to be viewed as worthy. For Torvald, worthiness means conforming to society’s standards; for Nora, it means helping others (Clurman 154). Ibsen’s ideas on individual rights center around worthiness. Ibsen uses these ideas to describe the problems of his day. He wrote about injustice and brought it to the attention of society. According to Ibsen: “It was the injustice of Torvald’s demeaning treatment of Nora – a deplorable common occurrence in real life, - that provided the impetus for the play” (Kashdan 569). Lack of communication and inequality are two major issues still confronting marriages today. Unfortunately, the slamming of the door is a common occurrence in today’s marriages. However, it is seldom heard around the world now; in fact, it is barely given a second thought.

The miracle never occurs because Torvald, who has been influenced by society as the bread winner, feels

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