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In the play, A Doll’s House, written by, Henrik Ibsen, Christine Linde is Nora Helmer’s childhood friend. Ms. Linde’s account of her life of poverty underscores the privileged nature of the life that Nora leads. Ms. Linde, an independent woman, does not resemble the childlike doll-woman, Nora Helmer, because she possesses business skills and the ability to think and make decisions independently. Unlike Nora, Ms. Linde makes decision independently. When Ms. Linde talks to Nora in the beginning of her visit, Nora asks “is it really true that you did not love your husband? Why did you marry him?” (Act1:8) Ms. Linde replies, “My mother was alive then and was bedridden and helpless, and I had to provide for my two younger brothers; so I did not think I was justified in refusing his offer” (Act:1:8). In this situation, Ms. Linde played the role of a man and provided for her family by making a independent, sensible decision and married a rich man. On the other hand, Nora borrowed money from her dying father to pay for a trip to Italy so Torvald, Nora’s husband, could recover from his illness.
Approximate Word count = 711
Approximate Pages = 2.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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