What is the significance of the title of A Doll's House?

The
significance of the title of the play , by , is that it foreshadows the
dynamics that take place in the Helmer household. Moreover, it also helps unveil the real role
thatplays within her family; that of a mere entertainer to her husband and children. In the end,
the title of the play becomes sort of a misnomer, since Nora actively moves away from the role
of a "doll" and moves on to try to become a fully-grown, and real woman.

From the very beginning of the play, we notice how Nora's playful ways are quite
enabled, and even encouraged, by her husband, . It encourages the audience to question the
purpose of two adults conducting their communication in such a way. However, later we realize
that this is perhaps one of the many tricks that Torvald uses to somewhat manipulate Nora's
childish behavior, as well as to reinstate his role as the "man" of the house. It is a
condescending way to treat people, nevertheless.

We also get to the
conclusion that...