In stories, many roles are insignificant when affiliated with larger ones, but it is these insignificant roles that enhance the larger ones. Mrs. Linde is one of the most important roles in the play "A Doll's House" which is enhanced with the help of Nora; a figure who helps Nora unmask her reality, a role model for all women and, with her selfless personality, fits the mold of an overall well-rounded character. Throughout the play, Nora is described by Ibsen to paint a portrait of the average woman of the 1900s. After reading the letter, Helmer's true feelings towards Nora are revealed, as shown when he says ".. .No religion, no morality, no sense of duty..." towards Nora and questions her beliefs. Of course, shortly after, Nora doesn't fight back and just says "Yes, this." Throughout the play, Nora has always had to sacrifice her desires in order to put her husbands before her own, even without any appreciation from Helmer. Nora: But don't you think it's nice of me to do what you want too? Helmer: Nice?--because you do what your husband wants? Well, well, you little rascal, I'm sure you didn't mean it that way. The black painting in this image is Mrs. Linde who defies the standard issued wife; puts her husband's needs before her own, doesn't speak up about her feelings, and doesn't even stand up for her own beliefs. Helmer: You should embroider instead, you know. Mrs. Linde: Oh? For what ? Helmer: So much prettier. Watch! You hold the embroidery like this in your left hand, then you take a needle in your right hand, like this, and you describe a long graceful curve. Isn't that true? Mrs. Linde: Yes, I suppose... Helmer: Whereas knitting, on the other hand, can't help but be ugly. Look! The arms pressed to the sides, the knitting in the middle of the paper......always referring to Nora throughout the piece as an animal or small creature, which creates a heavy weight on Nora's position in as a person. Eventually, Nora gets into the mindset of being underneath Helmer. Even when Nora decided to share her secret that she was able to take out a loan without a male signature with Mrs. Linde, Nora seemed more boastful rather than sharing, which further highlights Mrs. Linde's personality. Without Nora assuming her role. in the play Nora selected by Ibsen, the theme of women's rights would have been presented in a very negative way. Mrs. Linde influenced not only Nora to stand up for herself, but all women of that era, was the positive image of what many women dreamed of being and encompassed her personality; all of which elevated Mrs. Linde to the status of the most important character in the play “A Doll’s House »..”