Women in the 19th century had no choice but to become dependent on men. Husbands held complete authority over their wives and their property. Faced with this dependence, women have had to fight to obtain their own identity and make their voices heard. This fight for the individual rights of women is found in a play by Henrik Ibsen. Nora, a dynamic character in the play A Doll's House, goes through three important stages in her character development. Nora grows from a childish character to recognizing herself as an individual and ultimately transforms into an emotionally strong woman, capable of living according to her own discretion. First, the play presents Nora as a childlike character. At first, Nora is treated like a child by her husband. When Torvald hears Nora enter the house, he asks, "Is that my little lark chirping over there?" » (Ibsen, 148) and “Walking around like a little squirrel? (Ibsen, 148). Nora seems to enjoy her husband's attention and plays with her, also calling herself "little Nora" (Ibsen, 150). The names mean she has no power in their relationship. Nora demonstrates childlike qualities when she secretly eats from her "bag of macaroons" (Ibsen, 148) and wipes her mouth to make sure Torvald does not find out. When her condescending husband asks her if she has “nibbled a macaron or two…” (Ibsen, 151), she denies it and, like an innocent child, responds: “I wouldn't do anything you don't like.” " (Ibsen, 151). This reveals his need to please her and receive her approval, just as a small child seeks praise from his parents. Additionally, the way Torvald teaches Nora his dance practice is reminiscent of the way of which a parent would guide a child through an important event Standi...... middle of paper ......one of herself is shown when she decides: "I must stand on my own two feet. if I want to learn to know myself and the outside world." (Ibsen, 227). Ultimately, Nora becomes a person capable of freeing herself from her husband's domination. In conclusion, A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen shows Nora changing from a childish, dependent character to a woman who recognizes her abilities and becomes a strong woman - a strong-willed person who makes her own decisions Nora is the symbol of many 19th century women who wanted to escape. to the authority of men Many women around the world today face similar problems, as they are forced to depend on men, whether it is their father, their brother, their husband or of their son. This is a problem because these women are treated unfairly by the men who run their lives when in fact they are capable of taking control of themselves..