Torvald Helmer's authority and control over his wife instills a sense of fear and urgency in his wife. For example, Nora fears her husband and what actions he might take upon finding out her "debt secret." This fear takes control over her; she will

The marriage between Nora and Torvald can be better compared to that of a father and daughter rather than a husband and wife. Helmer, constantly refers to Nora as his "own sweet little songbird" as if Nora is his helpless, little child, not his wife. " Helmer: Little sweet tooth hasn't by chance been on a rampage today, has she? Nora: You know I wouldn't do anything to displease you." In a real marriage, a normal husband wouldn't monitor the amount of candy that his wife eats. Torvald holds this preconceived vision of what his wife must act like at all times and if she doesn't always fit this vision then she is scolded. " My little songbird must never do that again. Songbirds are supposed to have clean beaks to chirp with - no false notes. Isn't that so? Of course it is. And that's enough about that." Later in the story, Nora realizes that the way she is treated and gove

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Approximate Word count = 599
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)