Female Sacrifice Nora sacrifices secretly for her husband's well-being It is a crucial example of how women are expected to prioritize their families over their own needs She forges her father s signature to secure a loan However Torvald prioritizes his reputation over her love when he discovers this It shows society s disregard for women s sacrifices Torvald claims No man would sacrifice his honor for the one he loves Nora replies to this followingly It is a thing hundreds of thousands of women have done Lack of Female Identity Nora s realization that she has been living as a doll reflects the lack of female identity She has always played the role of a dutiful wife and mother However she never had the opportunity to explore her individuality She states I have existed merely to perform tricks for you Torvald In conclusion Ibsen strongly critiques the societal norms that oppress women and limit their potential Through Nora s journey the play serves as a call for gender equality and individual freedom