A Dolls House

            
             A Dolls House, written by Henrik Ibsen, shows a lot about the relationship that a man and a woman share. Ibsen expresses through his play, that often people are blinded by kindness and fooled to believe that their feelings are much more deep than they really are. It also shows that, events that take place in peoples lives, may produce a more posotive outcome than originally expected. The main characters in the play, Torvald Helmer, and his wife Nora, live through an experience, which helps them realize there fate.
             At the beginning of the play, Ibsen begins by painting a picture of the house that Nora and Torvald Helmer live in. In describing the house, he lets the reader understand the living situation of the family. He shows that the Helmers are an average income family, and shows a little bit about their lifestyle. In the beginning of the story, they begin by discussing their situation of money. Torvald reminds Nora that she can not go out and but frivolous items just because their income is going to increase. Even though they disagree on the conversation of their finances, Ibsen leads you to believe that they have a strong relationship. The author also shows in the first few pages that, even though Nora does get her way when it comes to little decisions, the man in the relationship is looked up to by the women. "I wouldn't do anything that you don't like"(151). When Nora says this to Torvald, it shows that he sets the rules, and she follows them.
             Shortly after the beginning, Mrs. Linde, who is Nora's long time friend, enters the story. She is let in by the maid, and Nora hardly recognizes her because she has not seen her in many years. Mrs. Linde explains to Nora that she has come to visit in hopes that Nora can help her get a job. Mrs. Linde found out that Torvald had been promoted to Bank manager, and was hoping that Nora could help her find some work at the bank. As the two of them catch up, Nora lets Mrs.