The first we learn about Linda is that she is concerned about her husband, Willy. His arrival causes her to "stir in her bed… listening", which shows that she is wondering if he is ok, or needs anything. This shows how the wellbeing of her husband is her priority, as she gets up out of bed to make sure he is ok, which implies that she is sacrificing her comfort for his benefit. This shows that Linda loves Willy, and that she wants to make sure he is happy, almost as though that is her sole responsibility. Also, Linda getting up out of bed shows that she wants to greet her husband, which shows that they have a strong relationship, and want to see each other.
The idea of the relationship between the two characters is furthered when Miller mentions in the stage directions that "she [Linda] more than loves him", demonstrating their strong bond. "She admires him" shows that there is more to their relationship than love, and creates a good impression of Willy to the audience. This also shows that Linda understands Willy, and doesn't allow any flaws he has to get in the way of their relationship. This begins to create a more complex, realistic character, showing different levels to…show more content… She says "well, you'll have to take a rest", which implies that this is not the first time Linda has suggested this. She may have been suggesting this to Willy for a long time, showing her concern at how his work is affecting him. This furthers the idea that Willy is always her first concern, and that she wants everything to be good for him. This is also seen when Linda suggests for Willy to "take an aspirin" which shows she is always wanting to make everything better. However, this isn't a fix for the main problem in this case - Willy's aching feet could be fixed with some new shoes - showing how she isn't able to understand his major problems, and can only provide little