Henrik Ibsen's use of
symbolism in the play, "A Doll's House," allows him to give a powerful portrayal of "humanist" rights.
Symbolism is important because the elements of this play are highly symbolic. The
paper includes background on the folk dance that has proven particularly effective in the play. The paper describes how Ibsen uses the Christmas tree, Nora's costume, and the Tarantella dance to symbolize Nora and Torvald's marriage.