One example of symbolism in “A Doll’s House” is the christmas tree. The christmas tree is a representation of Nora. Both Nora and the tree are considered objects that are only enjoyable to look at. Nora is seen as something that brings beauty into their home, but nothing more than that. In the play, Nora …show more content…
The tarantella is an italian folk dance that people used to do after getting bitten by a spider to rid their body of the poison. I believe this is also symbolic of Nora. The play states, “Nora dances more and more wildly...her hair comes down and falls over her shoulders; she pays no attention to it, but goes on dancing” (47). This in my opinion is suggesting that Nora is dancing aggressively and freely because she feels as though she wants to get rid of all the toxins in her life. The toxins in her life are not only her feeling trapped inside her marriage but also the weight Krogstad is holding over her head. She is feeling trapped and the tarantella dance is symbolism for how desperate Nora is to shake all the negativity from her life. As you can see, the tarantella dance is symbolic of Nora and her desire to be free of her toxic