... being treated as a young child. Torvald is the main character responsible for his wife's childish behavior. For example, he is always calling Nora by a "pet name", such as "little sky-lark" or "little squirrel", as though she is his daughter, rather then his spouse. He also restricts Nora from certain privileges, as a father would, like denying her the right to eat ... duties, like a carefree child. Just as Torvald refers to Nora with "pet names," she also refers to herself with them. A mature woman does not refer to herself as being a "sky-lark" or a " little squirrel." From the start ...

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... reputation and financial stature. Leonce demonstrates again the lack of intimacy for his wife and strengthens his role as a self-absorbed businessman. Leonce believes that he adores his wife and children. However, what he really adores is what they do for him in his business. A good reputation in French-Creole society went a long way during the 1800's in which he lived. Leonce ... ...

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... to be possessions of their husbands, Helmer sees Nora as his possession or maybe even a child. He always makes sure to say "my" when calling her " Is that my little lark twittering out there?"(997). Just to ask her if see was home he says it in a way to make sure that she understands that she belongs to him. He even ... ...

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... by her husband into believing she was happy and that life was great. Trovald would always speak to her in childlike tones with animal pet names. "Is that my little lark twittering out there?" Is that my little squirrel rummaging around?. Nora is not capable of making her own decision for the fear of Trovald disapproving of what she does. Nora ... ...

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... he refers to her, he is always using names that have the word "little" in them. For example, in the beginning of the play he says "Is that my little lark twittering out there?" (1132.1.4). And later he goes to call her a "little" squirrel. In the beginning we are made to think that Nora is mindless and is like a puppy dog ... ...

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... relies on him for everything, from movements to thoughts, much like a puppet that is dependent on its puppet master for all of its actions. Torvald Helmer calls her his little lark, his squirrel, provides for her every need, and enjoys her charms of person. "He forgets she has a soul "and is sure he loves him most devotedly- (Simonds 1). The most ... ...

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... , 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 ... ...

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... with statements such as, "My dear Nora" and "My little Nora, (Ibsen, 33-34) the animal imagery used relates the animal to how Nora is acting or should be portrayed. A lark is a happy, carefree bird, and a squirrel is quite the opposite. If you are to squirrel away something, you were hiding or storing it, kind of like what Nora was doing ... ...

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... , 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 ... ...

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... is capable of making him forget about any other type of love. When comparing the two relationships Eliduc has in the story, it is clear which of his partners he adores most. Eliduc's wife, after saving the maiden's life, says to Gulliardun "And now I'm glad you're alive after all. I'm going to take you away with me. And give you ... ...

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... he introduces Mr. Livingstone as a good person, we get to experience with Mr. Livingstone how the trials of this world transform people. At the beginning of the story, Mr. Livingstone adores his wife and can only speak highly of her. As he converses with Luke Harvey, a business partner, he describes his wife and marriage like this: " ˜I do think that God ... ...

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... and equal opportunities. In The Awakening, there are two distinctively different women. The first woman, Adele Ratignolle, is a prime example of the ideal mother-woman. Adele watches over her children, adores her husband, and daily makes sacrifices for her family. The other woman, Edna Pontellier, is a perfect example of the typical 19th century radical woman. Edna fights with her husband, never ... ...

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... and her husband; when he actually takes the time to notice her. The first mention of Adele says that she is "the embodiment of every womanly grace and charm." She adores her children and can hardly bare to be away from them. She does not seem to be bothered that her husband ignores her, because she is too wrapped up in ... ...

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... anonymous for fear of criticism and controversy. This story is about a beautiful young woman who is married to the Prince de Cleves, an influential, sensitive and patient man who absolutely adores her and hopes that one day, she will reciprocate his love. Unfortunately, the Princess De Cleves falls in love with her husband's friend, M. de Nemours and the twisting love triangle ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School