In Act III where everything comes to a close I see the biggest part of the play where Nora discovers the true nature of her relationship. This is a catalyst to her development as a character in the conclusion of the play. During Torvald's reaction to Nora's treachery of the forged signature and the letter he received, Nora stood by unperturbed and at this point I think she had an epiphany. Before this she was always with Torvald's opinions.
When put in comparison to the character Curly's Wife from the novel Of Mice and Men, Nora is the complete inverse of her since Curley's Wife never changed from being a doll for Curly(before getting her neck snapped). Nora's transformation at the end of the play make her more of a resemblance to the character Beneatha, a strong independent female from A Raisin in the Sun. Just like Beneatha Nora decides that she doesn't need a man to help her get by in life.
When Torvald discovers the letter from Krogstad he lashed out upset at Nora's capricious behavior that he thinks came from her father. But when he receives the second letter all is fine and he wants to take care of his doll, Nora all over again. "..I will serve as will and conscience both to you." Torvald plainly declared to Nora that she is incompetent and that she needs him for everything.
We also learn what Torvald is really like. "But no man would sacrifice his hounour for the one he loves." Torvald is self absorbed, he only cares about his image, reputation, and pride. This part of Torvald is immediatly seen when he discovers Krogstad no longer wants to blackmail them. "Yes, it is true! I am saved! Nora, I am saved!"
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