# Mrs. Linde — A Doll's House character guide

> Mrs. Linde in A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Christine, Mrs. Linde Smiling, Mrs. Linde Rising, Mrs. Linde One, Mrs. Linde Sewing, Christine, Poor Christine, Krogstad Christine

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

A widowed friend arriving at the Helmers' door, practical and worn, needing work and carrying an old attachment.

## Relationships

### [Nora Helmer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_doll_s_house_se/characters/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.

### [Torvald Helmer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_doll_s_house_se/characters/torvald_helmer)

_social_

Mrs. Linde is a former schoolmate of Nora and a polite acquaintance of Torvald, who offers her a job.

### [Nils Krogstad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_doll_s_house_se/characters/nils_krogstad)

_romantic_

Mrs. Linde and Krogstad were once lovers, and they rekindle their relationship, offering each other a second chance.

### [Anne-Marie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_doll_s_house_se/characters/anne_marie)

_social_

Anne-Marie and Mrs. Linde are polite acquaintances within the Helmer household, sharing a friendly rapport.

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