Aspects in A Dolls House Feminism Gender equality Freedom Social conventions/ strictures Challenging of social conventions Confinement As a result of time and place. Noras confinement in her home during the strict patriarchal time confined her to the clutches of Torvald Change and stability Once Nora undergoes change her stability with Torvald changes with her. She learns of Krogstads blackmail and becomes unstable in the face of Torvald Truth Lies and deceits. Nora lies and keeps secrets from Torvald Theyre marriage is built on lies and illusions Male dominance Patriarchal society Objectification of women Sacrificial role of women Stereotypes Women were not treated as human beings Realising ones true identity Nora realises what Torvald was doing to her and that her marriage with Torvald was fake. She discovers her true desire and leaves Torvald in search for it Epiphany. Nora cannot stay with Torvald because of his betrayal (miracle) Social conditioning Torvald and Nora have grown up in the Norwegian society which forces them to internalise their roles (as well as Kristine)