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John Gabriel Borkman By: Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) |
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In "John Gabriel Borkman" by Henrik Ibsen, we are taken into the lives of three individuals whose fates are intertwined in a complex and tragic manner. The titular character, John Gabriel Borkman, is a former banker who has been imprisoned for embezzlement and now lives in seclusion, consumed by thoughts of reclaiming his former glory. His ex-wife, Gunhild, is determined to restore the family name and secure a prosperous future for their son, Erhart. However, when Erhart's old flame, Ella, re-enters the picture, the intricate web of relationships begins to unravel.
Ibsen expertly weaves together themes of ambition, regret, and the consequences of past actions in this thought-provoking play. The conflicts between duty and desire, ambition and morality, play out in a tense and gripping manner, driving the narrative forward towards its devastating conclusion. The characters are complex and deeply flawed, making them both relatable and compelling to follow.
One of the strengths of Ibsen's writing is his ability to capture the intricacies of human emotions and motivations, and in "John Gabriel Borkman," he delves deep into the psyche of each character, revealing their innermost thoughts and desires. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, and the tension between the characters is palpable throughout the play.
Overall, "John Gabriel Borkman" is a powerful and emotionally resonant play that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of one's actions. Ibsen's skillful storytelling and rich character development make this play a compelling read that stays with you long after the final curtain falls. JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN (1896) Tradukis 1997 Odd Tangerud ISBN 82 91707 59 6 JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN ROLOJ: JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN, eksa bankestro. SINJORINO GUNHILD BORKMAN, lia edzino. ERHART BORKMAN, studento, ilia filo. FRAŬLINO ELLA RENTHEJM, Äemelfratino de sinjorino Borkman. SINJORINO FANNY WILTON. VILHELM FOLDAL, kromoficisto en ministeria oficejo. FRIDA FOLDAL, lia filino. LA ÄAMBRISTINO de sinjorino Borkman. (La dramo okazas iun vintran vesperon ekster la Äefurbo en la bieno de la familio Renthejm.) UNUA AKTO (La sidÄambro de sinjorino Borkman , ekipita de malnovmoda, paliÄinta gloro. Malferma Åovpordo kondukas malsupren en Äardena Äambro kun fenestroj kaj vitra pordo en la fono. Tra Äi estas elvidaĵo al la Äardeno, kie la neÄa vetero bloviÄas en la krepusko. Sur la dekstre flanka muro estas enireja pordo de la antaÅÄambro. Pli antaÅe estas granda, malnova ferforno en kiu estas ekbruligita. Maldekstre, iom pli malantaÅe, estas unu pli malgranda pordo. AntaÅe en la sama flanko estas fenestro, kovrita de dikaj kurtenoj. Inter la fenestro kaj la pordo estas kanapo kun Äevalhara kovraĵo kaj kun tapiÅkovrita tablo antaÅe. Sur la tablo estas eklumigita lampo kun Åirmilo... Continue reading book >>
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