For Torvald, macaroons symbolizes his control over Nora. He monitors even what Nora eats and it shows how he is trying to control Nora's life. For Nora, macaroons symbolizes her freedom. It represents temptation and deception on Nora's part towards Torvald<span>. </span>
They needed to set up a new government and wanted to be sure it could not harm their rights.
