In Henrik Ibsen's A Doll’s House, several of the characters hide their true identity as well as events that have taken place throughout their life. It can be interpreted that the title holds significance in the actions of the characters. Many view a doll house as an imaginary world that is free to manipulation. Thus, the title can be considered to be a prelude to the deeper dilemmas within the play itself. In the play, one of the first characters that is introduced is Nora Helmer. The audience's’ first impression of Mrs. Helmer is that she is a loyal, loving wife. However, in the first act, she does not delay in requesting for money as her Christmas present. Later within the play, it is revealed that Nora is not as loyal as she is thought
