Nora Helmer acts like any other housewife living in a Victorian era, during Act I. Because of the presence of male superiority, Nora is subservient to her husband Torvald and acts very childish in front of him. Torvald refers to her as his “little lark” and “frightened dove” (1166), names that are of helpless creatures that need care and guidance. But, Nora is hiding something; she is not as oblivious as Torvald thinks. In fact, Nora is a forger. When Torvald became ill Nora took control and signed legal documents to get money for his care expenses. Nora�

Just as Nora changes in Act II, her revelation continues into Act III. Torvald finds out about Nora’s lies, the money that she forges, and the letter. After finding this out Torvald shouts “Do you understand what you have done?”. Nora quietly, calmly replies “Yes. I’m beginning to understand.” (1222). Nora now knows that Torvald will not save her; he is only willing to save himself. Torvald’s view of happiness is thriving and succeeding in society. Now, because of Nora’s deception, she’s “ruined all [his] happiness. [His] whole future--” (1223). Torvald can never see Nora as an individual. They never have understood each other throughout their marriage. Not once in their eight year marriage had they ever talked about important issues. All Nora has ever been to Torvald is a doll. A doll that is pretty made to cook, clean, and to be at his every beck and call. Nora recognizes she is an individual just like her husband, and should be treated like so. She ha

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