Henrik Ibsen wants to create in his play. She wants to let society know that women live in a male society and that society will not always win in the battle of humans against society. On page 1403, the book says, "A woman cannot be herself in today's society..." By using the customs, deception and symbolism of society Henrik Ibsen is able to make his point. With social mores, Henrik Ibsen challenges how women should act. At the beginning of the play, society would be happy, however, as the reader reads, society's ideas are put aside and Nora becomes her own person. Henrik Ibsen uses deception to show society what he forces people to do. For example, the reader sees that Nora has to lie about everything because society won't take her as she is. For her, she sees nothing wrong in borrowing some money to save her husband, but society doesn't allow it. For example, Helmer says: “Now you have destroyed all my happiness. You ruined my whole future. It's horrible to think about!” (1395). He also says: "... The matter must be put to rest in any case to appease him one way or another." (1395). These quotes show that society will not take very kindly to what Nora did in her husband's life. Finally, Henrik Ibsen uses symbolism to get his point across. With symbolism, the reader sees a connection between the tree and Nora. When the tree begins to lose its decorations, Nora loses its covering too. The reader begins to see the real Nora and how she does what she thinks she is supposed to do. Henrik Ibsen is able to win his battle between society and humans in A Doll