Through the use of symbols, Henrik Ibsen turns two-dimensional, fictional characters into profound, sincere personas that relay Ibsen's themes to the reader. These symbols, including the macaroon, Dr. Rank's disease, and the Christmas tree, divulge the intricate ideas that lay beyond the simple events in the plot.
In the beginning of the play, Nora is seen nibbling secretly at a macaroon, which she hides from her husband. This macaroon is the symbol of Torvald's control over Nora. Torvald's control is so extreme that he even dictates what Nora can and cannot eat. Being the man of the household, Torvald a
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