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Krogstad's character becomes more and more human over the course of the play. He straightens out; loving Mrs. Linde made Krogstad a better person.

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"What's that? You're joking, my little Nora! You won't-you won't? Am I not your husband?

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"What's that? You're joking, my little Nora! You won't-you won't? Am I not your husband?

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Punctuation reveals Torvald's the emotion in his outburst after Nora pushes him away.

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"You talk like a child. You don't understand the conditions of the world in which you live." Torvald is speaking to Nora as if she were below him, inadvertently putting him in a place of power as a "ruler".

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"I have broad wings to shelter you under."(64). 

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"I have broad wings to shelter you under."(64). 

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Although Torvald has the best of intentions, his intentions are to keep her naive that way he can continue to control and "rule" her

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"Try and calm yourself and make your mind easy again, my frightened little songbird. Be at rest and secure; I have broad wings to shelter you under."
-Torvald

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Interactions between Nora and Torvald when Torvald realizes that Dr. Rank is dying 

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Interactions between Nora and Torvald when Torvald realizes that Dr. Rank is dying 

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Although Nora was much closer too dr. Rank than Torvald... Torvald still felt a great loss when he found out Dr. Rank would not be returning.

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I just find it very interesting how on page 61 he says that he hopes danger would come her way so that he may risk his life to save her.

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The interaction with Nora and Dr. Rank. You can tell that they are very comfortable talking to each other, and respect each other. This is different then when she talks to Torvald, as she is very tense, and seems less comfortable.

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“Yes, now I am beginning to understand thoroughly.” In this context, the tone that Nora speaks with, a placid and blank stare, can be meant to tell of how she finally understands her unhappiness, and how she has been living in false joy for so many years.

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Henrik Ibsen has a way of creating stakes and building tension amongst characters. These stakes that the reader can feel helps the reader become more connected to the characters and the story.

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Torvald had been trying to keep Nora in the house along with society because it was what was expected of some to do, but in the end it seems to backfire on them.

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“ I have been your doll wife, just as at home I was Papa’s doll child; and here the children have been my dolls.”

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“ I have been your doll wife, just as at home I was Papa’s doll child; and here the children have been my dolls.”

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We can see the inner emotions which Nora has been hiding her whole life.

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When Nora is dressing the Christmas tree and says she does not want the children to see it before it is dressed it conveys the sense of being women of the house, but a deeper underlying meaning is she does not want her family to see her being a woman of the future, one that defies societies standards.

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In the beginning of the story Nora explains how she is not aloud to eat macaroons. Torvald restricts her diet and she has to sneak around him with the macaroons. These macaroons symbolize the power and restraint that Torvald has over Nora.

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"My little Nora" This nickname for Nora makes it seem like he's a big person who has to protect her.

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Nora had been suppressed by the community in which she was in and could not properly express herself as the strong woman who makes her own path. She sheds her former label as the "fountain of purity" and does things for herself.

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when torvald calls Nora a fluff head (or something similar i cannot recall) he is referencing how her head is empty similar to a ball of fluff like a child.

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Nora wears a shawl while she sees Torvald find out about the loan. When Torvald begins the conversation about the debt, he tells Nora to take off her shawl, which she does. The shawl represents the feigned appearance Nora puts up for Torvald. Once Torvald finds out about the debt, Nora has nothing else to hide so she is free to express her feelings towards their relationship. Once Nora takes off her shawl, she is free

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"Miserable creature-- what have you done?"(62).

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"Miserable creature-- what have you done?"(62).

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We see Torvald shift in a matter of minutes from "my little skylark" to "you miserable creature", which shows the instability of the marriage and how Torvald does not have the ability to discuss calmly and problem solve without getting angry and accusatory and not recognizing Nora's best of intentions.

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"Never to see him again. Never! Never! Never to see my children again either--never again."

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"Never to see him again. Never! Never! Never to see my children again either--never again."

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This is quite the opposite of Nora being seen as a "fountain of purity." Not only is she unhappy, but she's wishing away her husband and her children.

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Torvald worries so much about protecting Nora and keeping her to himself, he becomes completely disconnected from her desires and feelings.

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When Nora’s secret finally comes out and Torvald is yelling and threatening Nora, her silence and stillness is conveyed in the authors writing. Her silence almost foreshadows her getting ready to tell Torvald she’s leaving him.

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when Torvald called Nora a flighty songbird, it shows how Helmer cares about Nora and loves her, but sees her as childish and energetic.

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"Your skylark would chirp, chirp about in every room, with her song rising and falling"

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"Your skylark would chirp, chirp about in every room, with her song rising and falling"

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Nora says this as it shows her to be leaning towards the ideals of society for women. It shows how Nora is leaning towards taking care of the house, her husband, and children

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"Well, do it then!-and it will be the worse for you. My husband will see for himself that a blackguard you are". She seems to be acting tough.

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The lamp that is brought up when Nora attempts to confess her mistakes of forgery to Dr. Rank, can be meant to symbolize the light of truth brought to the table. However, as she steps back on her plan to reveal the truth, the lamp is brought into the room, creating a sort-of safe place of light, a false hood of security, for Nora.

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The Dress Nora wears. The play leads up to the ball, and Nora's dress played a big part in that. Throughout the play, they are preparing the dress to be perfect. This is like Nora, because she believes she has power and sway, but is controlled by the other men in her life.

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Nora was raised by Papa and Torvald and while they were trying to protect her and make her happy, in the end she was repressed and not given a voice, and felt as if she was a "puppet"
The best intentions for a happy marriage and life turned into a marriage built on feigned happiness, secrets, and lies, (polar opposite than intended)

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Helmer loves Nora, and with his beliefs about what a marriage should look like, seeks to protect her from the world. However, in doing so, he babies her, but also emotionally neglects her.

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Helmer, being the man in his relationship, believes that it is hit duty to protect Nora. He does this through what he believes is best for Nora rather then what actually may be best for her.

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    “Nora, I have often wished that you might be threatened by some great danger, so that I might risk my life’s blood, and everything, for your sake.” 

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    “Nora, I have often wished that you might be threatened by some great danger, so that I might risk my life’s blood, and everything, for your sake.” 

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In this line Torvald is explaining his fantasies he has about Nora. He says he fantasies that she is in some sort of danger and that he will be there to rescue her and protect her. This shows how important dominance is to Torvald.

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When Henrik Ibsen in the starts referencing the Christmas tree and ornaments, he's trying to invoke a light and happy feeling. Which gets betrayed by Nora's own feeling of anxiety and frustration.

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Although Christine can be seen as betraying her friend by forcing Nora to speak the truth about what has been going on, through a lens looking at the bigger picture, it can be seen that Christine is saving Nora by giving her an out of the life she has been subconsciously unhappy with for 8 years.

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All Christine wants in life is to have something or someone to work for, a purpose to living. She is a genuine and kind soul who not only wants what's best for herself, but others as well. As well, she is the person who puts faith in Krogstad and is trying to make his life better.

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Krog is "Crooked" through the first couple acts, and even threatens Nora.

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Torvald's opinions are the same as society's, and his morality is based off of the law rather than a more nuanced perspective. Torvald represents the society that Nora lives in, and when she rejects him, she rejects the social norms.

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"But no man would sacrifice his honor for the one he loves."(70).

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"But no man would sacrifice his honor for the one he loves."(70).

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The play is set around New Years. Several characters had spiritual characters had spiritual awakenings that could be seen as being rebirthed. This symbolizes the start of another year, and the start of another life.

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"Does your husband love you so little then"

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"Does your husband love you so little then"

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This quote, by Krogstad, is a twisting of Nora's words. It is obviously not what Nora meant to say, but do too Krogstad's crooked nature it's what comes out.

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Nora for eight years was living in a world which men made for her. She was almost oblivious to the outside world for a long time. However, she still does all she can to help others, including taking out a loan to help her husband behind his back

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“I was your little skylark, your doll, which you would in future treat with doubly gentle care, because it was so brittle and fragile.”

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“I was your little skylark, your doll, which you would in future treat with doubly gentle care, because it was so brittle and fragile.”

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Torvald put Nora in a cage, just as one would with a small animal like a skylark, keeping her from the outside world. He wants to care for her not because he loves her, but because he is afraid of losing control of her.

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Torvald believes he has to lead everything in the house which is the standard set by people at that time. He doesn't let anyone have any say in anything besides himself.

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In the beginning of the play, we as the reader can learn that Krogstad has been a part of misdeeds throughout his life. He then blackmails Nora reassuring his symbolistic name Krogstad.

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Christine Linde is “Christ-like” because she saves Nora and Krogstad at the same time when telling Krogstad that they should just get married and he should take the letter back.

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Nora in actuality has been surrounded by a cloud of numbness her whole life, never happy or pure. as her name states. "No, I have never been happy. I thought I was, but it has never really been so." But, through this struggle, she brings light to the hardships women must endure every day for the sake of their husbands and families.

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"Are they not your duties to your husband and your children?"(68).

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"Are they not your duties to your husband and your children?"(68).

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When something is crooked it is not in it's original, true state which implies that Krog will be returned to his original form, and straightened out.

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Helmer wants Nora to himself and does what he thinks is the best for her regardless of what Nora thinks. He protects Nora but can also harm Nora in doing so y not taking her feelings into consideration.

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"Just listen-little Nora talking about scientific investigations"

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"Just listen-little Nora talking about scientific investigations"

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This quote shows how Torvald is acting as the ruler and laughing at his "subjects" who reach or grasp for a higher place in society.

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Torvald believes that because he is the husband of Nora, he is justified in using his power over her. Therefore he tries to take advantage of her.

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Torvald is always "the ruler" in his household. He gives Nora very rights, but when it comes down to big decisions,  Torvald is always the one making decisions.

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Torvald is always "the ruler" in his household. He gives Nora very rights, but when it comes down to big decisions,  Torvald is always the one making decisions.

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"The Christmas Tree is in the cornor by the piano, stripped of all of its ornaments and with burned-down candle ends on its dosheveled branches."

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Krogstad isn't so crooked. In one sentence Krogstad goes from it's too late, the Helmers will get what they deserve - to - Oh no! what have I done! Krogstad almost immediately becomes this super kind and caring person. It's so random.

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“But you are my wife, whatever becomes of you.” 

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“But you are my wife, whatever becomes of you.” 

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This is when Nora was telling Torvald she had to leave him to focus on herself and break away from him, yet he still is trying to tell her what she is.

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Christine redeems and straightens out Krog like Christ

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When Torvald is home, he is the "man" of the house. He is in charge of everything and has the power to make any change he finds necessary.

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Meaning crooked, a bit challenged

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Nora lies to her husband for 8 years. However, she lies in order to keep him from feeling powerless or stripped of his "man-hood." This act, regardless of her intentions, goes directly against her title, "fountain of purity."

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Christine is "Christ-Like" because she gives Nils Krogstad a second chance. She almost blatantly says, "Hey, let's get married so I can care for your kids. I have nothing better to do with my life."

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Torvald is the protector but ends up being the antagonist, Krog is crooked but ends up not being the main antagonist.