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What is the significance of the sub-plot in ‘A Doll’s House’; what contribution do Nils Krogstad and Kristina Linde make towards our understanding of relationships within the Helmer family?
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What is the significance of the sub-plot in 'A Doll's House'; what contribution do Nils Krogstad and Kristina Linde make towards our understanding of relationships within the Helmer family? A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen presents the clever employment of climactic plot construction, in which the subplot plays a significant role in aiding our understanding. The plot revolves around relationship dilemmas within the lives of Torvald and Nora. Ibsen has incorporated a sub-plot that serves to provide a contrast with the relationship between the Helmers. The secondary characters of the play, Kristina Linde and Nils Krogstad, have a considerable impact. This essay will consider their significance and the three main aspects involved - direct influence on course of events through blackmail and the two letters; Kristina's provision of an opportunity for Nora to reveal her secret; and the contrasting nature of the relationships - mutuality compared with dominance. A sub-plot can enhance...
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