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SSC English Literature
QUESTION #10731
Question 1
In Ibsen's A Doll's House, Mrs. Linde serves as a foil and model to __________, who recognises through her that a woman is entitled to her own judgment and independent thought.
Correct Answer Explanation
In Ibsen's A Doll's House, Nora Helmer is the central protagonist. Mrs. Linde (Kristine) serves as her foil — a contrast and model. While Nora has lived a sheltered, dependent life, Kristine Linde has experienced financial hardship, independence, and self-reliance. Through her friendship with Kristine, Nora comes to recognise her own capacity for independent thought and ultimately leaves her husband.
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