A Doll's House · Character
Mrs. Linde
A widowed friend arriving at the Helmers' door, practical and worn, needing work and carrying an old attachment.
supporting
Also known as Christine, Mrs. Linde Smiling, Mrs. Linde Rising, Mrs. Linde One, Mrs. Linde Sewing, Christine, Poor Christine, Krogstad Christine
First appearance: act i
As a supporting figure in A Doll's House, Mrs. Linde is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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With Nora Helmer (friendship): Mrs. Linde is Nora's old friend who re-enters her life, offering practical support and eventually helping to unravel Nora's secrets. With Torvald Helmer (social): Mrs. Linde is a former…
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See Mrs. Linde in act iCharacter Web
7 connectionsA slice of how Mrs. Linde sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Social
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Primary household and social circle
- Protagonist
- Secondary and background figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Mrs. Linde and Krogstad confront their painful…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Nora Helmer
friendship · positive
- Torvald Helmer
social · positive
- Nils Krogstad
romantic · positive
- Anne-Marie
social · positive
Relationship notes
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See Mrs. Linde in act i