This character analysis summarizes Linda Loman from Death of a Salesman. Linda is the mother of Biff and Happy and wife of Willy Loman. She faces difficulties being unaware of Willy's affair. Biff sees her as a strong woman who doesn't need Willy, while Happy views her as the perfect sweet housewife who can do anything for him. The analysis explores how Linda is viewed differently by her sons versus societal expectations of women being dependent on men at the time.