Torvald Helmer

Torvald Helmer is a character from Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House." He is a bank clerk and a husband who values social status, stability, and tradition. Helmer tends to control his household and expects obedience from his wife, Nora. Throughout the play, he is shown as well-meaning but patronizing, unaware of underlying issues in their marriage. His character explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and personal integrity, ultimately highlighting the tension between appearance and reality in relationships and individual freedom.