We may not realize the importance of minor characters while reading novels, but as a matter of fact, they are the main catalysts in most novels or plays! Their characters have a lot of depth to them and they have significant effects on other characters and events in the novel or play.
             I am going to discuss the parts played by some of these characters in 'A Doll's House', 'Therese Raquin' and 'The Great Gatsby'.
             There are three minor characters in 'A Doll's House' but they have each have a very important role.
             Kristine Linde was a childhood friend of Nora's. She has a major effect on the events that happen in the play. She is the first character to see that Nora is not a child. Nora is just acting to fit into the role Torvald has carved for her. Mrs.Linde is a savior for Nora. She has gone through many tough times so she has much more real world experience than Nora. She once had true love, but made the mistake of leaving it for stability and money. She suffered because of the choices she made and is much stronger because of them. At a young age Kristine sacrificed her happiness to take care of her dying mother and two younger brothers. Apart from Dr.Rank, Mrs.Linde is also Nora's close friend. She is a foil to Nora. Nora was weak, frail and only knew how to live by Torvald's rules. Mrs.Linde helped Nora become a stronger person; this strength helped Nora live her meaningless life to start over.
             Mrs.Linde also has a big effect on the changes Krogstad makes in his life. These two had a prior love that still lingers into the present. She helps Krogstad improve his life. This change benefits Nora's life in many ways. When Krogstad sends Torvald the letters, he later decides to leave the entire issue and intact their family respect because Mrs.Linde entered his life again. This incident also leads to the most important part of the play where Nora and Torvald...