Through characters such as Nils Krogstad and Torvald Helmer, we see how the inhabitants of this society were primarily concerned with their social status and reputation, while Through the character of Mrs. Lindie, the reader sees how even women have fallen into the trap of behaving like “dolls”: doing everything expected of them while remaining obedient. Although some of these characters may seem cruel, they have a huge impact on Nora's character and help her realize that she is not living the way she wants to. Brunnemer says: “There is an evolutionary process by which the mini-Nora of the opening scenes becomes the super-Nora of the ending” (1). At the beginning of the play, Nora is portrayed as an obedient wife who will never deviate from her husband's wishes, nor from society's expectations. By the end of the play, we see her blossom into a person who wants to make her own decisions and follow her own path. Brunnemer also says that “Nora, by seeing her worst fears materialize, is freed from them” (1). This statement sums up Nora's ultimate effort for transformation, mentioning that she does not fully realize her lack of freedom until her husband discovers the forgery. Once the situation passes and her worst fears are brought to light, she realizes that she does not enjoy the life she