Kristine+Linde

Post a significant quotation below ( **arranged in chronological order** ) and explain why you find it striking (l **imiting yourself to 2-3 sentences). AVOID USING THE PHRASE "THE QUOTATION" OR "THE QUOTE".**
 * Something About Kristine: **

**“Yes, so I had to scrape up a living with a little shop and a little teaching and whatever else I could find. The last three years have been like one endless workday without a rest for me.”** Act I pg.51 Kristine has a more realistic idea of working and what it is like to experience hardship. She has had to work everyday in order to help her family, and now help herself, her life is completely different from Nora’s and she really portrays all the difficulties she has had to go through compared to Nora. Shavonne

Kristine reveals that she feels empty after her husband and mother's death and her younger brothers are old enough to take care of themselves. In hopes of filling this emptiness and lack of purpose in life, she comes to Nora to search for a job at Torvald's bank. Wendy
 * //"No - only unspeakably empty. Nothing to live for now."//** //(Act I pg 51)//

//**"Nora, you're just a child**." (Act I pg 52)// By calling Nora a child, Mrs. Linde reflects the common initial impression that the audience may have of Nora - she is frivolous and seems not to care about anything other than material happiness. However, this is ironic as Nora is later portrayed to be quite independent and bold, something that was not accepted during those times. Riowena

//**"Something's happened t you since yesterday morning. Nora, what is it?**" (Act I pg 52)// Unlike Nora, Kristine demonstrates a great awareness of others' moods and feelings. She is so cognizant that she is able to divulge that a serious change (Krogstad's blackmail) has taken place with Nora. Jerry

The short, direct statements portray Kirstine as a person who becomes very practical and realistic in all matters. Unlike Nora who is still quite naive and childlike about the world, the contrasting qualities of Kristine dramatizes the differences between the two major female characters of the play. HeRa
 * "I've learned to be realistic. Life and hard, bitter necessity have taught me that."** (Act III pg 95)

The relationship between Kristine and Krogstad is unlike that of Helmer and Nora in the sense that they not only willingly mutually benefit from each other, but they also have an added layer of affection to each other. Due to the nature of Kristine and Krogstad’s relationship, they are likely to experience a happier “ending” than that of Helmer and Nora, as Kristine and Krogstad cherish each other’s companionship. **(Jocelyn)**
 * “Nils, how would it be if we two shipwrecked people could join forces?” (ACT III, P.96)**

Kristine's metaphor is rather ambiguous. Although it is obvious that she is suggesting that the two of them be together, her method of conveying such a message gives the impression that their relationship is not only mutual but also economical. It has been stated that both people have experienced economic difficulties during the play, thus, it may seem that this relationship is not simply one of true love. Henry
 * "Nils, if only we two shipwrecked people could reach across to each other."** (Act 3 p.96)

This quote expresses Kristine's sensible view on her surroundings. Kristine can tell that Krogstad is lost and confused in his actions, and she makes him realize of the despair that he could be facing. Oliver
 * "I know how far despair can drive a man like you."** (Act III, pg 97)

**"Someone to work for and live for — a home to bring comfort into. That I will do, indeed."** (Act III) Kristine's statement reveals the element that gives her drive in life. It shows that for her, being able to work and provide for someone in need (as she did with her mother and brothers) is the most important aspect of living. Michael Ren

Mrs. Linde believes that the truth will heal Nora and Torvald's marriage, but instead it causes damage to it. When the letter is revealed, Nora's eyes are opened for the first time; she sees the truth in her relationship with Torvald. She realizes that she's never had a "serious" conversation with him before, and that she has been treated as an object right from the very start. Torvald's selfish reaction helped Nora fully transform into an individual person with her own mindset.
 * "They must have a complete understanding between them, which is impossible with all this concealment and falsehood going on." (ACT III) **