... than dealing with problems, she lets them go, contributing to her own predicament. Throughout the play Torvald also greatly patronizes her. He addresses her by petty nicknames such as "little lark," and "little squirrel," which at first glance strikes us as a couple deeply in love analogous to the petty talk we would normally engage with to our significant others in our ... ...

• Word Count: 1318
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... Torvald's pet names in order to win his cooperation in an act of manipulation. She knows that in calling herself his "little bird," his "squirrel," (377) and his " sweet little lark,"(378) and thus conforming to his desired standards, he will more willingly give in to her wishes. She realizes that her husband does not see her as a person but rather ... ...

• Word Count: 743
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School