For the greater part of the play, Nora is just what her husband wanted. He delights in her flighty, birdlike personality. Nora is the perfect accessory for his career and lifestyle. Nora has kept secrets from him because she feels it is best not to upset him. Torvald is usually unaware of Nora, and in reality, treats her like a fond pet. He pats her head, has silly little names for her, and thinks she is the person he needs her to be.
Once Nora's secrets come out, Nora realizes these things about her husband. She has asked his forgiveness, explained why she took the loan, yet is rejected. Nora realizes that she is not a partner in her marriage, and leaves to establish a real identity for herself, not just that of wife and mother.
Nora finally tired of being little more than a plaything. She realized that she deserved a man who would love and accept her in all circumstances, and clearly Torvald was not that man.
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