During the time in which the play took place society frowned upon women expressing themselves. Women were suppose to play a role, in which they supported their husbands, took care of their children and did what they were told. Things like work, politics, and decisions where left to the males. "Women were denied participation in public life; their access to education was limited; their social lives were narrowly circumscribed; and they could not legally transact business, own property, or inherit." (Magill, 1769) Nora's first rebellion from society was when she broke the law and decided to borrow money to pay for her husband's treatment. By doing this, she not only broke the law but she stepped away from the role society had placed on her of being totally dependant on her husband. She proved herself not to be helpless lik

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Nora's second rebellion from society was shown by her decision to leave Torvald and her children. Society demanded that she a take a place under her husband. This is shown in the way Torvald spoke down to her saying things like: "worries that you couldn't possible help me with,"

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