During the time in which A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen took place society frowned upon women asserting themselves. Women were supposed to play a role in which they supported their husbands, took care of their children, and made sure everything was perfect around the house. Nora is portrayed as a doll throughout the play until she realizes the truth about the world she lives in and cuts herself free. Nora Helmer is a delicate character that has been pampered all of her life, by her father and by Torvald. She really didn\\'t have a care in the world. She didn\\'t even have to care for the children; the maid would usually take care of that. In every sense of the word, she is your