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Regine Engstrand is proud of her father's coarseness and vulgar appearance.
Regine Engstrand is proud of her father's coarseness and vulgar appearance.
False
Jacob Engstrand wants Regine to help him establish a seamen's home implying it will be a high class establishment.
Jacob Engstrand wants Regine to help him establish a seamen's home implying it will be a high class establishment.
True
Pastor Manders encourages Regine to pursue her dream of becoming a governess.
Pastor Manders encourages Regine to pursue her dream of becoming a governess.
False
Mrs. Alving built the Captain Alving Orphanage in memory of her late husband.
Mrs. Alving built the Captain Alving Orphanage in memory of her late husband.
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Pastor Manders believes it is unnecessary to seek one's own opinion on matters of life.
Pastor Manders believes it is unnecessary to seek one's own opinion on matters of life.
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Regine is motivated to stay in her current position due to her fondness for Mrs. Alving.
Regine is motivated to stay in her current position due to her fondness for Mrs. Alving.
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Mrs. Alving and Pastor Manders discuss insuring the orphanage buildings.
Mrs. Alving and Pastor Manders discuss insuring the orphanage buildings.
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Manders believes that obtaining insurance for the orphanage would demonstrate a lack of faith in Divine protection.
Manders believes that obtaining insurance for the orphanage would demonstrate a lack of faith in Divine protection.
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Mrs. Alving is eager to insure the orphanage buildings for safety.
Mrs. Alving is eager to insure the orphanage buildings for safety.
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Engstrand is often careless with fire and has caused worry for Mrs. Alving.
Engstrand is often careless with fire and has caused worry for Mrs. Alving.
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Manders expresses strong approval of the common-law marriages in Paris.
Manders expresses strong approval of the common-law marriages in Paris.
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Oswald openly criticizes the fidelity of family life in comparison to his fellow painters.
Oswald openly criticizes the fidelity of family life in comparison to his fellow painters.
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Manders believes that the married men of good social standing are often capable of immorality.
Manders believes that the married men of good social standing are often capable of immorality.
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Mrs. Alving feels that her marriage was primarily happy during the first year.
Mrs. Alving feels that her marriage was primarily happy during the first year.
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Manders emphasizes the 'sacred bond' of marriage despite a husband's poor behavior.
Manders emphasizes the 'sacred bond' of marriage despite a husband's poor behavior.
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The character Regina is suggested to return to live with her father by Manders.
The character Regina is suggested to return to live with her father by Manders.
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Regine believes she is both able and unwilling to accept a position offered by the pastor.
Regine believes she is both able and unwilling to accept a position offered by the pastor.
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Manders supports the progressive nature of the books Mrs. Alving is reading.
Manders supports the progressive nature of the books Mrs. Alving is reading.
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Mrs. Alving defends the books she reads by claiming there is nothing new in them.
Mrs. Alving defends the books she reads by claiming there is nothing new in them.
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Mrs. Alving sent her son away because she wanted to keep him close.
Mrs. Alving sent her son away because she wanted to keep him close.
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Ibsen suggests that people often make judgments about others based on incomplete information.
Ibsen suggests that people often make judgments about others based on incomplete information.
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The consequences of the husband's affair included the potential of having a child.
The consequences of the husband's affair included the potential of having a child.
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Osvald mirrors his father’s behavior by helping Regine rather than harming her.
Osvald mirrors his father’s behavior by helping Regine rather than harming her.
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Mrs. Alving refers to 'ghosts' as a symbol of her past suffering and regrets.
Mrs. Alving refers to 'ghosts' as a symbol of her past suffering and regrets.
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Manders accuses Mrs. Alving of excelling in her roles as a wife and mother.
Manders accuses Mrs. Alving of excelling in her roles as a wife and mother.
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Mrs. Alving believes her husband changed after his affair.
Mrs. Alving believes her husband changed after his affair.
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Engstrand justifies his actions by stating it is right and proper for a man to raise the fallen.
Engstrand justifies his actions by stating it is right and proper for a man to raise the fallen.
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The orphanage is insured, which causes a sense of relief among the characters when it catches fire.
The orphanage is insured, which causes a sense of relief among the characters when it catches fire.
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Mrs. Alving perceives the fire as a devastating personal loss rather than a mere business loss.
Mrs. Alving perceives the fire as a devastating personal loss rather than a mere business loss.
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The finale of Act II involves Mrs. Alving preparing to reveal a secret about Osvald and Regine.
The finale of Act II involves Mrs. Alving preparing to reveal a secret about Osvald and Regine.
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Pastor Manders believes that the causes of the orphanage fire should not be attributed to the prayer meeting.
Pastor Manders believes that the causes of the orphanage fire should not be attributed to the prayer meeting.
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Manders believes that strange ideas in society are due to subversive literature.
Manders believes that strange ideas in society are due to subversive literature.
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Regina is encouraged by Manders to stay in the house despite her distractions.
Regina is encouraged by Manders to stay in the house despite her distractions.
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Engstrand enters the scene and requests a concluding prayer meeting.
Engstrand enters the scene and requests a concluding prayer meeting.
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Mrs. Alving believes that Oswald's fatigue is solely due to lack of sunshine.
Mrs. Alving believes that Oswald's fatigue is solely due to lack of sunshine.
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Manders offers Engstrand a handshake of faith after questioning him about his past.
Manders offers Engstrand a handshake of faith after questioning him about his past.
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Oswald refers to his condition as a 'canker of disease' that he has had since birth.
Oswald refers to his condition as a 'canker of disease' that he has had since birth.
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Mrs. Alving wishes to embrace Manders for his personality.
Mrs. Alving wishes to embrace Manders for his personality.
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The pastor, Manders, believes in condemning fellow human beings based on their actions.
The pastor, Manders, believes in condemning fellow human beings based on their actions.
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Engstrand appears genuinely remorseful about his past while discussing moral values.
Engstrand appears genuinely remorseful about his past while discussing moral values.
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Mrs. Alving feels that all old ideas and beliefs can be easily discarded from one's mind.
Mrs. Alving feels that all old ideas and beliefs can be easily discarded from one's mind.
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Study Notes
Play Summary
- Three-act play premiered in 1882
- Summary: A widow grapples with "ghosts" and must confront truths about her past
- Shocking content: Challenges societal norms, depicts syphilis, incest and assisted suicide
- Setting: Rosenvold estate, Norway, 1880s
- Genres: Family drama, satire, realism, tragedy
- Themes: Family, reputation, deceit, freedom vs confinement
- Act I: Regine Engstrand, a young servant, prevents Jacob Engstrand from entering the home. Engstrand seeks to establish a seamen's home. This Act introduces themes of family dynamics and societal expectations.
- Act II: Manders and Mrs. Alving discuss the Captain Alving Orphanage and the upcoming dedication ceremony. Act 2 focuses on the characters and storyline.
- Act III: The orphanage burns down. Despair and truth about characters' pasts are revealed. Oswald has a difficult decision to make
Characters
- Mrs. Alving: Widow grappling with her past and the future
- Oswald Alving: Her son, struggling with health and societal challenges
- Pastor Manders: Represents traditional moral values. Portrays hypocrisy and judgmental nature
- Jacob Engstrand: Crude, disreputable father
- Regina Engstrand: A servant, torn between duty and desire for a better life
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Explore the intricate layers of Henrik Ibsen's three-act play 'Ghosts' through a detailed summary. This quiz delves into the themes, characters, and societal challenges depicted in the complex narrative, set against the backdrop of 1880s Norway. Engage with the key moments and characters that embody the conflict between family and societal expectations.
