A doll's House: Nora

A Doll's House: Nora Nora Helmer, portrayed in the beginning of the play as a bit of a bubblehead, goes through many changes and develops more than any other character. Throughout the play, she transforms from a pampered doll, dependent on her husband, to an independent woman, driven to strike out on her own. During the beginning of the play, Nora feels like a doll, always dressing up and performing for her husband. Slowly, Nora's …

…own reputation, she finds the strength to leave. At a time in history when it was unthinkable that a woman could leave her husband to obtain freedom, Nora begins a very hard and difficult search for her self worth. In the end, Nora slams the door on more than just her husband and children. She slams the door on the role society has placed on her, to discover a new role of her own choosing.