Nora Helmer

Nora Helmer is a fictional character from Henrik Ibsen’s play "A Doll’s House." She begins as a seemingly carefree wife and mother who secretly forges her father's signature to secure her husband's health treatment. Over the course of the story, Nora's experiences lead her to question her identity, marriage, and societal expectations. Ultimately, she realizes she has been living under restrictive roles and decides to leave her family to find independence and self-understanding. Nora’s character highlights themes of gender roles, personal freedom, and self-discovery within a patriarchal society.