... , Nora's rebelliousness through the use of the macaroons and the tarantella dance, and the changes that will take place in the Helmer's marriage through the use of a Christmas tree. The "lark-, "little squirrel-, and "little spendthrift- Torvald calls Nora is symbolic of Torvald's demeaning attitude towards Nora. "He refers to his wife in the diminutive. She is always little, a play thing ... childish. It is then that Torvald gives in and offers her whatever it is that she has asked for. Nora: Yes, whatever you say, Torvald. Helmer: Now, now, the little lark's wings musn't droop. Come on...

• Word Count: 1908
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... the purity of the world through their influence in the home. Torvald's names for Nora reveal that he does not see her as an equal by any means. "My little lark mustn"t let her wings droop like that." (138) "Is it the squirrel skipping about?" (137) Nora is at times a silly doll and at times a captivating and exotic pet or animal ... . Though Torvald's attitude pervades every word he speaks to Nora, his objectification of her is most evident in his use of animal imagery. He refers to her as his little "lark" and "squirrel" maintaining the approach of a father rather than husband. Nora is ...

• Word Count: 1351
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... asked what she would like for Christmas, money is her answer. It is impressive how Torvald addresses Nora as she was just a little girl, or even a pet, "my little lark mustn't droop her wings like that. What? Is my squirrel in the sulks?" (Ibsen 842). It seems as if he is talking to a little child. And he says that ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... when asked what she would like for Christmas, money is her answer. It is impressive how Torvald addresses Nora as she was just a little girl, or even a pet, "my little lark mustn't droop her wings like that. What? Is my squirrel in the sulks?" (Ibsen 842). It seems as if he is talking to a little child. And he says that as ... ...

• Word Count: 1448
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... those in episodic structure, such as MacBeth. The beginning of the play merely sets the stage for the actions to come. It shows how Nora is content being Torvald's little "lark."" She spends her days shopping and playing with the children. Also, the characters, locales, and scenes are limited. The characters in this play number only eleven: Nora, Torvald, the three ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School

... , childish, "care free" housewife. Nora had no real name for herself. Her husband didn't even call her by her given name, instead he used pet names such as "my little lark", "my squirrel", and "little spendthrift". Nora has no identity other than the one her husband gives her as his pet and the mother of his children. When Nora is talking ... ...

• Word Count: 1781
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... , at once [a] wife and child- (203). Torvald seems to not take the marriage seriously because he makes her the subordinate and calls her pet names consistently, such as "my little lark- or "squirrel-. She realizes that they have never really had a serious husband-wife conversation, all the conversations has been about frivolous matters such as which costume to wear or how ... ...

• Word Count: 1908
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School