In the play A Doll's House written by Henrik Ibsen, Dr. Rank is not one of the main characters in the play. Although he does not play a significant role in the play, some of his actions and words have a great effect on the characters and outcomes of the play. Dr. Rank is somewhat overlooked and is an underrated character due to his reduced number of roles and lines, but his very small actions have a direct impact on the play. His relationships with Nora and Torvald play a big role, as he helps them reveal their true characters. Dr. Rank is also used as a symbolic device, to help the reader further the plot. You might think he's just a friend and admirer from afar, but his role has a deeper meaning. Dr. Rank's role in the play is to reveal the true individuals in the play and he plays an important role in helping the reader discover the true personalities of the main characters. Rank's friendship and relationship with Torvald and Nora reveal Torvald's emptiness and also expose the truth about Nora and Torvald's marriage. The Torvald trough is displayed when rank c...