Christine In A Doll's House

In “ A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen, numerous indication of symbolism can be discovered throughout the whole play, but there is one detail of the play that doesn’t stick out to the reader like the others. “Nora’s childhood friend, [C]hristine Linde,” is one of the main characters in the play. Ibsen only gave the audience little aspects of Christine’s character in the play, only giving information about her relationship with Nora, Why she visited Nora and her [backstory]. But what is Christine’s purpose in the story? The audience might perceive Christine’s as a needy person looking for work, but her role in the story is more important than just a “friend [seeking] help to find a “[job]” (Galens). She helps Nora not only to be “truthful in her marriage,” but also helped Nora with her [awakening]. Thanks to …show more content…
LINDE: I will go at once and see Krogstad. NORA: Don’t go to him, he will do you harm.
Clurman states: “[Christine] being a worthiness consists in a prudent and indefatigable struggle to keep alive by dutiful occupation.” Because Mrs. Linde went thought hardships in the past, she could watch Nora go through something that could effect and ruin her life. After being [informed] about the predicament Nora got herself into. Christine’s character begins to unfold when she goes to confront Krogstad.
Mrs. Linde’s roll is more visible in act three; Her encounter with Krogstad will be the turning point for her character. Christine’s been right by Nora’s side, up until the night on Christmas Eve. As soon as Krogstad walks in the home of the Helmer, they engaged in conversation. Idsen uncovers that “[Christine] and Krogstad were once [admires].” Mrs. Linde offers hand in marriage to Krogstad and he happily accepts. Mrs. Linde mentions the current events with Nora:
MRS. LINDE: … What lengths a man like you might be driven by despair.
KROGSTAD: It I could only undo what I have done!
MRS. LINDE: You can. Your letter is lying in the letterbox