Presentation+of+Women

__Linda__

l Supportive wife l Devoted / hardworking l Tries to keep the house together despite times of despair and tension. l Defends her husband/ makes up reasons all the time for his deteriorating state.


 * Attempts to hold the family together:**

LINDA: He was so sad, Willy. You know how he admires you

WILLY: You’re my foundation and my support, Linda.

LINDA: No, a lot of people think he’s lost his — balance. But youdon’t have to be very smart to know what his trouble is. The man is exhausted.
 * Understanding:**

HAPPY: Sure!

LINDA: He works for a company thirty-six years this March, opens unheard-of territories to their trademark, and now in his old age they take his salary away.