... is married, has three children and everything she wants or needs. Her husband Torvald treats her like a doll, indulging her every whim and calling her pet names, such as "singing lark", "little squirrel" and "little spendthrift". He pats her on the head much as one would a small child. Nora is sensible and completely unaware of her own worth until the last ... ...

• Word Count: 919
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... 's doll. Torvald uses animals as symbols for Nora. The names he chooses to call her relates to how he feels about her at that particular time. For instance: "little sky-lark" symbolizes a carefree songbird. Torvald calls Nora this when he hears her humming happily outside his office door. "Little squirrel" symbolizes a frisky rodent. He calls her this when he suspects she ... ...

• Word Count: 495
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School