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Ghosts | Study Guide

Henrik Ibsen

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Overview

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Author

Henrik Ibsen

First Performed

1882

Type

Play

Genre

Drama

About the Title

The title Ghosts refers to the people and memories of the past that haunt the main character in the play.

Diagrams

Regina Engstrand Vibrant, seductive maid; goes to work in a brothel Mrs. Helene Alving Remorseful widow; faces difficult choices Spouses Past lovers Son Employee Biological father Half-siblings Adoptive father Captain Alving Lecherous but deceased; haunts the story Pastor Manders Judgmental family friend Engstrand Hypocritical, alcoholic carpenter Osvald Alving Artistic; afflicted with syphilis
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Summary

This study guide and infographic for Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.

Characters

Mrs. Helene Alving Osvald Alving Pastor Manders Engstrand Regina Engstrand

Symbols

Orphanage Fire Sun Disease

Themes

Individualism Truth versus Lies Consequences
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