<span>While Grete and the mother talk in the living room, Gregor, panicked at the thought of losing all the remnants of his human life, climbs the wall and covers the picture of the woman in furs to prevent it from being taken away. Hope this helps :)</span>
A Doll's House discusses the traditional 19th century marriage. What Ibsen did in the play was considered controversial during those times. The play became significant for the depiction a woman's lack of opportunity in finding her place in a male-dominated society. Because of its criticism of social norm during that time it became so popular, but also controversial at the same time.