In the 1800's it was unusual if not forbidden for a women to leave her husband and children to find their own identity. In "The Dolls' House" Nora is all to willing to give up her security and family so she is able to discovery herself. Nora may seem to be deceitful and childish like, but she is a brave women who takes a step towards the real world and toward the rights of women.
Nora is portrayed as both a childish like women who is a strong female character. Nora is also portrayed as someone who is deceiving and secretive. She has taken out a loan by forgering her fathers signature. This is the one and only thing she can be proud and happy for. This is the one thing in life she had complete control over that Torvald could not take away from her as long as he did not know. When Krogstad threaten to tell her husband Nora was scared that the one thing she was able to accomplish in her life as going to be taken away. "This secret-my joy and pride" She was not only worried that her husband would hear it from Krogstad "that he should learn it in such a crude and disgusting way - learn it from you" but that he would see what she had done the same way Krogstad saw it, as an act of forgery that will ruin her reputation and will have serious consequences. .
Noras not only is dishonest to her husband but also to herself. Throughout the play she makes herself believe that she is happy and that life is good. "Oh Kristine, I feel so light and happy" "Oh dear God, Kristine, what a lovely thing to live and be happy. .
Nora feels she is unable to live with out Trovald. " Yes, Torvald, I can't get anywhere without your help. She feels she is happier when she is under the care and supervision of Trovald. Trovald is the one who makes all the decisions in the family, from the upbringing of the children to what Nora will wear for the party. "Torvald, couldn't you take over and decide what I should be and plan my costume.