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The play is a type of ______ drama known in Europe up to date of Ibsen's play.
social problem comedy
The play contains a good deal of ______ color.
local
The protagonist's strong denunciations of his adversaries explicitly put forth a number of clear-cut ______ about the issues of the play.
assertions
The satire in the play produces a good deal of ______.
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The problem in An Enemy of the People is not only clearly ______ but also to a considerable extent solved.
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The right of the individual to free expression of his ______ is a central theme in the play.
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The conflict between telling truth pure, whatever the cost, and tailoring it to serve some supposedly higher ______ is a key issue in the play.
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The question of who most deserves to hold ______ in the community and guide its destiny is explored in the play.
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The play is an example of ______ treatment of social issues.
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The play is often classified as a ______ social problem comedy.
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Study Notes
Stockmann's Characteristics
- Stockmann's flaws include rashness, naivete, lack of self-awareness, egotism, and a sense of superiority.
- He is initially distinguished from his brother by his heartiness, conviviality, love of food and drink, and enjoyment of companionship.
- His characteristics evoke the carnival atmosphere associated with the comic hero.
The Play's Genre
- An Enemy of the People is a complex generic experiment that blends comedy and tragedy.
- The play differs from traditional realistic social problem comedies.
Themes and Moral Issues
- The play explores the absolute value of Truth as a compelling moral issue.
- It raises questions about the relationship between the individual and society, free expression of ideas, and who deserves to hold power in the community.
Henrik Ibsen and Realism
- Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian, wrote about ordinary people afflicted by social conventions and issues.
- Realism aimed to show life as it really was, making heroes and heroines out of ordinary people.
- Ibsen's work was part of the realism movement that focused on the lives of ordinary people and social problems.
Influence of Ibsen's Work
- Ibsen's work influenced other European playwrights, such as George Bernard Shaw and John Galsworthy.
- Shaw wrote about social and political problems in a humorous way, while Galsworthy wrote tragedies based on social problems and industrial strife.
Development of Drama
- European drama became disillusioned and shattered, leading to experimentation with new forms.
- Impressionism and Expressionism emerged, but were not entirely satisfactory.
- Poetic or verse drama was revived, with examples like T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral.
Amateur Drama
- Amateur drama was revived, with a focus on decentralization and de-professionalization.
- Organizations like the British Drama League directed amateur drama in Britain.
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This quiz delves into the complex character traits of Stockmann, exploring his strengths and weaknesses in Ibsen's play. Understand his personality, behavior, and relationships with others.
