Kristine Linden functions as a confidant in the play A Doll's House, for her long-time friend Edna. She acts as a friend that holds onto Edna's secrets, a supporter of Edna's choices and a helper when Edna moves houses. On page 52, Edna admits her secret to Mrs. Linden and then proclaims, "Nobody must know, Kristine. No one but you." This proves that Edna turns to Mrs. Linden in a tough situation, which defines her role as a confidant.
             A confidant is the close friend that the main character can rely on. This would easily describe Mrs. Linden because she came to find Edna after the two had been childhood friends. They always were close and were reunited after Mrs. Linden lost her husband. She moves to the town where Edna has made her new life and they become reacquainted over tea and secrets. Of course, much has changed since they lived in a small town together as children. It is at first hard to understand each other's new lifestyles, but the two women find that bonding over any trial brings them closer together.
             Edna turns to Kristine with her illegal activity of forging her late father's signature on important loan papers. This was unheard of in this time because first, to have requested a loan meant that her husband was insufficient, and also because it is illegal to forge anyone's signature. One might think that confessing such a crime might result in the end of their friendship. Many women would not have stayed to hear the next part of the story as to why Edna did this. But Kristine just coaxes an explanation out of Edna and understands the situation. She assures her that the secret is safe with her and she will not judge her. This signifies again how Edna turns to Kristine as a confidant.
             Another part of being a confidant is listening to each other's problems. Kristine does this with Edna because she listens to her grope about her children, her husband, the death of her ...