How does the relationship between Mr. Krogstad and Mrs. Linde serve to emphasize certain characteristics of the Helmer's marriage?

and Mr.were so
in love at one time. However, Mrs. Linde was forced to marry another man because of her
unfortunate circumstances. Having a sick mother and small brothers to care for, Mrs. Linde chose
to marry a man who had financial stability. This broke Mr. Krogstad's heart.

As the story unfolds, Mrs. Linde, now a widow, comes back into town. She reunites with
Krogstad. Krogstad and Mrs. Linde can communicate openly. This is a characteristic that is
missing in the Helmer's relationship.

Mrs. Linde and Krogstad are completely
honest with one another. This is a characteristic that is missing in the Helmer's
marriage.

Mrs. Linde and Krogstad respect one another. This is a
characteristic that is missing in the Helmer's relationship.

andkeep
secrets. Well, at least Nora keeps secrets from Torvald. Torvald treats Nora as a child. He does
not respect her intellect. On the contrary, Mrs. Linde and Krogstad see one another as equals.
They are willing to stand side by side. Krogstad is not condescending as Torvald is to
Nora.

Although Krogstad and Mrs. Linde have been through some difficult
times, they are so fortunate to have found love one for the other once again. True love seems to
be a missing element in the Helmer's relationship. No doubt, the Helmer's could take a lesson in
love from Mr. Krogstad and Mrs. Linde:

At the end of the
play, she and Krogstad are reconciled, but it is Mrs. Linde who decides that Nora and Torvald
must face their problems. Thus, she stops Krogstad from retrieving his letter and moves the play
toward its conclusion.

It is sad that the Helmer's do not
have the genuine, loving relationship that Mr. Krogstad and Mrs. Linde have found in one
another.