linda in Death of A Salesman
Linda is Willys wife and is the arbiter of peace in the family. ... Linda knows that Willy has been trying to commit suicide, but does not intervene because she does not want to embarrass him. ... I believe that Linda tried to be a good mother and wife but she did not really know what she was doing. ... By repeatedly doing this throughout the play Linda keeps Willy from facing the truth about himself. Also Linda gives Willy undeserved compliments, agreeing with him on his looks and ambition. ... While we realize how unlikely it is that Willy will get his wish, Willy does not realize this and Linda, who I believe is smart enough to realize it, supports Willy in excitement. Willy isn’t the only one that Linda has affected.