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Character analysis of Mrs Linde, Krogstad and Doctor Rank in 'A Doll's House'
The irony with minor characters is that they often play a major role in revealing important insights about the protagonists, and in the case of 'A Doll's House', the 3 'minor' characters - Mrs Linde (Kristine), Nils Krogstad and Doctor Rank - all serve as foils and catalysts which are critical to the play's development and dramatic impact. In this video, I provide an in-depth analysis on all three characters' function and relationships.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:52 - Character 1: Mrs Linde / Kristine
05:37 - Character 2: Krogstad
09:11 - Character 3: Doctor Rank
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