Nineteenth-century women had no choice but to become dependent on men. Husbands had all authority over their wives and their property. Considering this dependence, women had to struggle to gain their own identity and make their voices heard. This fight for women's individual rights can be found in one of Henrik Ibsen's works. Nora, a dynamic character in the play A Doll's House, goes through three significant phases of character development. Nora transforms from a childlike character to recognizing herself as an individual and finally transforming into an emotionally strong woman who is able to live according to her own discretion. First, the play presents Nora as a childlike character. At first Nora is treated like a child by her husband. When Torvald hears Nora enter the house, he asks, "Is that my little lark chirping?" (Ibsen, 148) and “Running here and there like a little squirrel?” (Ibsen, 148). Nora seems to enjoy her husband's attention and plays with it, also calling herself "little Nora" (Ibsen, 150). The names indicate how he has no power in their relationship. Nora displays childlike qualities when she secretly eats from her "bag of macaroons" (Ibsen, 148) and wipes her mouth to ensure Torvald does not find out. When her condescending husband asks her if she "has nibbled a macaroon or two..." (Ibsen, 151), she denies it and like an innocent child replies, "I wouldn't do anything you didn't like." (Ibsen, 151). This reveals his need to please him and receive his approval, just as a small child seeks praise from his parents. Additionally, the way Torvald instructs Nora in her dance practice is reminiscent of how a parent would guide a child through an important event. The position of herself in the center of the paper is shown when she decides: "I must stand on my own two feet if I want to know myself and the outside world." (Ibsen, 227). Ultimately, Nora becomes an individual capable of freeing herself from her husband's domination. In conclusion, A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen shows Nora as she goes through a transformation from a childish and dependent character to a woman who recognizes her abilities and becomes a strong woman. Strong-willed individual who makes his own decisions. Nora is the symbol of many women who wanted to escape the authority of men in the 19th century. Many women in the world today face similar problems as they are forced to rely on men, whether it be their father, brother, husband or son. This is a problem because these women are treated unfairly by the men who run their lives when in reality they are capable of taking control themselves..