1.
Advancement of the plot - Nora is the central character in
the play around whom the play circulates. As a result of her borrowing money
from Krogstad, the conflict in the play is born as Krogstad tries to blackmail
her with that secret, in order to make Nora’s husband, Torvald, to allow him
keep his former job at the bank. When Torvald refuses, Krogstad sends him a
letter to inform him about Nora’s indebtedness. Torvald’s reaction to this
letter not only betrays his true nature, but also leads to Nora leaving him and
her children to seek independence and freedom.
2.
Development of themes - Nora helps in developing themes
such as love and marriage, women and feminity, lies and deceit, money and
materialism, the sacrificial role of women, parental and filial obligations,
the unreliability of appearances, gender roles, individual vs. society, growth
and development and betrayal
3.
Revealing character traits of other characters -
Nora helps in revealing the character traits of other characters. For example,
she helps in revealing Torvald as selfish and egoistic, naïve, strict, loving,
hypocritical and hardworking. Through her, we learn that Krogstad was on one
hand, vicious and ruthless, but on the other hand, merciful and forgiving. Dr
Rank’s friendly but immoral nature is revealed through Nora. Mrs Linde
traitorous nature is also revealed through her.
4.
Enhancing style – Nora helps in enhancing the style of
symbolism (through the symbols like the Christmas tree, tarantella, the dolls,
macaroons), dramatic irony, foreshadow, etc.
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