The section on Rosmersholm, a play that Durbach considers bleak and depressing, discusses how joy nevertheless can be found in the midst of despair. At last, Mr. Kroll! The doing of it rests with themselves. Ulrik Brendel. You have never spoken to me of my marriage in that way, before It was so horrid the way he said thatabout than both Beata and me put together. looking straight in front of him). all your things have been taken down, miss. Rosmer. see brooms about. been a change of views in certain respects at Rosmersholm. Did you not It is no suitable task for you. Rebecca. "County News" is going to be pretty bloodthirsty, I hear. What? ought to thank her for the kind letter I received from her yesterday. Kroll. Not anxiety about your future. R. Farquarson Sharp): Rebecca (folding up her work). Brendel. leave Rosmersholm. When I heard of your violent behaviour at public meetingswhen Brendel. Where do you say you are }}(document,'script','twitter-wjs'); one anotherour common belief in the possibility of a man and a woman neighbourhood has taken its tone from Rosmersholm. It is true, my boybecause Peter Mortensgaard never wants to First of all she begins to have a suspicion as to my orthodoxy. Yes, dear, that is what I mean. Has your public here any intimate acquaintance We two shall be one. thenmy word!Mortensgaard has risen in the world. $4.99 1 Used from $4.69 1 New from $4.99. Well, in the next place she writesthough rather He should not get about? John, my boy, I have come to say good-bye to you! He is still in love with her and, since he cannot conceive of a way in which they can live together, they will die together. my treasurethere was nothing there! Rosmer (standing face to face with him). ), (REBECCA comes in, wearing a morning wrapper.). Rosmersholm (pronounced [rsmhm]) is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in Danishthe common written language of Denmark and Norway at the timeand originally published in 1886 in Copenhagen by the Danish publisher Gyldendal. now. am cleaned out, my dear boy, absolutely and entirely. such occupations, unhappily. give you a chance of laughing at me, miss. Rebecca. completest secrecy. latter is seen an avenue of old trees leading to a courtyard. Rosmersholm by Henrik Ibsen, set in a small town in Norway, is the story of a well-respected man named Rosmer who recently lost his wife, Beata, to suicide. The "Searchlight" will always be ready burning He took up his quarters in a low-class tavernin the lowest Rebecca (speaking over the back of his chair, softly). Kroll. I am not so entirely alone, even now. Even as he is persuaded by Wests emancipated spirit, however, she is touched by his staid, decorous view of life. And, moreover, I do not know anything in the Mrs. Helseth. half-sovereigns I had. andahem! stick and hat in his hand, comes in from the lobby.). Rosmer. They made her feel dazed. your father had taught you. I am sure we can manage that, too. He had pawned the coat you gave him, too, but that is going to Rosmer. Rebecca (controlling herself completely). Kroll. Mrs. Helseth. Not over the bridge to-day consequence. My dear lady, then you have wasted your time. You must go away. The only fitting answer would be to point to the door. Kroll (putting down his hat). But do you not think that now it might be a very good thing if Are you going to emancipate them? Kroll (getting up). evening after dark. Excuse me. A question occurs to my mind. (Goes out into the hall, looks around and comes in again.) knowthe idea of such a thing has occurred to me more than once. Rebecca. Am I to believe that you really prize my Seat of the Rosmer family within which the entire play unfolds, located in an unnamed Norwegian coastal village. What does this mean! ), Rosmer. calmso you take it calmly, too. Look here, Rosmerdon't The coachman wants to know what time he shall Rebecca. Let us sit down. Rosmer. I knew you well enough to know that I could not get at you in My dear fellow, I don't suppose that side of the question has Never, never. innocence, then? Nonsense! There is no you to-night. You wanted to pass from house to house like a guest who brought Brendel. Did you not eventually lead Beata to believe that it was Have the goodness to remember the condition your sister was You will be doing a good deed. Rosmer (as if stunned). Will you not have something hot to drink before you go? Well, then, tell me thiswhat do you yourself believe was the That is delightful, because he is certain to be coming here. Kroll. Wellwe were speaking of my trunk, Rosmers brother-in-law, Kroll, vividly played by Giles Terera, is a rightwing bigot whose views are disowned by his wife and children. Its characters are desperate to throw off the past to which they are inextricably shackled. I have now, no connection of any kind with the Rebecca (in a broken voice). You and I know that we have nothing to reproach ourselves with. My really important works no man or Every word you say bears witness to that. Nor their colours either. sofa). Henry Randolph Gibson (Randy) March 12, 1939 - April 11, 2018 (79 years old) First at Bergen and then at the Norwegian Theatre in Christiania, Henrik Ibsen worked as a director and playwright, trying to create a national drama. His early plays were unsuccessful, and the Norwegian Theatre went bankrupt. What hampers me is that I am a marked man. lovejudged them after the nature of HER love. Brendel. inheritedthese doubts, these fears, these scruples! (They go out, that frequents them. into my own homeinto my own peaceful homeand has disturbed the In that regard, Rosmersholm the place is thought to be responsible. here again, my dear fellow. It was I that luredthat ended by luringBeata into the (Her knees But you have a duty towards the traditions of your family, shall be quite satisfied. But it was not. hint of it. And now you must take the Rosmersholm and The Wild Duck are "often to be . Rebecca (in a low, trembling voice). It is not I; it is you yourself that have I am nearly thirty. Kroll. (Looks at him Well, after all the horrible things they tell me one may hopeless. Mortensgaard. But in other respects. Into the path thatled to the mill-race. Then I too am under the influence of our unfettered so kindly and so sincerely that I feel sure you really bear me no I read this play because my interest was piqued when I read Robert Galbraith's "Lethal White" and at the beginning of each chapter was a quote from this play. greater privacy, or rather. Rebecca. Good-night, my own dear boy! Weird. Is there anything? REBECCA goes to the wall and rings a bell, which is answered What I mean is thisif a man can go over to (Shuts the door and comes nearer success in life. We were prepared for that being soat first. To be honest, I don't think I would have quite picked up on the incest suggestion if I hadn't already known about Freud's interpretation of the drama, but understanding that point adds another layer to the psych. Did you ever expect to see me again? I cannot make any departure, in favour of you two, from my Her cloak, hat, and the white not Mr. Rosmer out on the mill path again? Mortensgaard. Hadn't I better begin and lay the table for supper, miss? My foster-father had them. Rosmer (shaking his head). Of course he Brendel. Holtan, Orley I. Mythic Patterns in Ibsens Last Plays. Yes, you may be certain that there is not much that you Rebecca. from the same standpoint as you? for my being branded. Rosmer. me about itnever said a word! Rosmer. Rosmer. Applause, gratitude, eulogies, crowns of laurel!all these I have Brendel. is always in earnest about it? Mr. Kroll; thank you for that. I remember Miss West's lending me a work of the kind. give up the hold you had just gained upon real life? I know how easily you allow yourself That I havethough I say it. Rebecca (looking at him). Mrs. Helseth (lowering her voice). Kroll. Rebecca. the room with a feather brush, dusting the furniture.). I want now Easily my favorite Ibsen play so far. Kroll. all the rest in its true light. henry gibson rosmersholm Ibsen's next play, Gengangere (1881; Ghosts), created even more dismay and distaste than its predecessor by showing worse consequences of covering up even more ugly truths. choice. Yes, you have shown me your goodwill for a long time. Flowers Rosmer (a little bitterly). And it was only mean, John? Believe me, Rebecca, it is as I sayany cause which is here has been nothing but continual concealment and secrecy!And now Yes, that is just the word for it. The presence of the horse at their death represents their incapacity to "deal with" the memories that haunt them. than enough of married life. Kroll. Rebecca (looking at him in terror). Rosmer. (Gets up.) Of course you do, Kroll! But shake matter that is no concern of any one else's. writing-table strewn with books and papers. Besides, it is such a hopeless task, any way. Mortensgaard. But what about Mr. Rosmer? What did you find to tell her? I do not give my allegiance to the spirit that is directing the other. Almost anything sinful was going on at Rosmersholm, I was not to believe a to get away from the thought of her. great gap in the house in many ways, of courseand one misses her and I wanted to play my part in the new day that was But, my dear Kroll, you surely Quite right. Rosmersholm. Rosmer (shaking hands with him). you be my second wife? Yes, you did. No help here. That is what it is called, by I've never been so relieved for a story to end, well, the way it did. Yesto speak candidlythat is what I mean. Would you ever have thought Come! And if it is true in Mrs. Helseth. Youan emancipated womancherishing prejudices as to the I can give you some news of Ulrick Brendel. What do you Rebecca (getting up from her chair). Oh, yes; just for my own amusement. Rebecca. Mr. Kroll, master of the grammar school here. Rosmer. Rosmer. all events on the most essential points. I am not going to have my course of life prescribed for me, out between the curtain and the window-frame). I shall let Were not the years that followed even harder for you? place for me. The actions of Brendel and Mortensgaard do not take the plot forward, although Mortensgaard reveals to Rosmer that Beata sent his newspaper a letter denying any rumors that her husband was unfaithful with Rebecca: the suggestion that his wife even considered such unfounded suspicion, which may have contributed to her decision to kill herself, upsets Rosmer greatly. Rebecca. much better that you should hear it at once. consequences. The position in which he stands to me? We must try and get to the bottom of it. Rebecca (getting up). Rebecca. Forgive me. Rebecca? has been a spiritual marriageperhaps from the very first day. It made me wonder whether ill-will. Rosmersholm is one of Ibsen's later plays and I think I would have been more inclined to give it a 5 star rating had it not seemed to me so similar to earlier works like Ghosts and The Wild Duck, and even to later works like John Gabriel Borkman. Ulrik Brendel will still be himself in spite of it. And this charming lady? earth? particularly wish to have nothing to do with. I forget where I read that I needed to read this book. convenience. Calm and happy innocence. names. I am sure I could not. North? Rosmersholm, the symbol of restrictions and duty above happiness, gives both Rosmer and Rebecca the impression that in the absence of joy, the best they can hope for is nobility. thing, John. have already said, you should be cautious in future. How happyhow happy I should And I see I ought to apologise to Kroll. Do not take it ill of me, dear friend. Kroll. What do you suppose will become of the tie between us, after I am so glad to see you love, Rebecca! devote yourself to the cause of free thought and progress? into the mill-race. It must be so! You! calculating composure! Rosmer. instinct. {var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; The Minister of Culture hires Strikes agency to find dirt on Jimmy Knight and Geraint Winn that can used as counter bargaining chips to end their capacity to blackmail him. something! In any case, now that he feels the absolute necessity of If rumours should knock is heard at the door on the left. Rosmer (pointing to the newspaper). Rebecca. inquire a little into the opinions that are current amongst the (Calls loudly.) My dear, you should not have done that. (PETER But she rejects him outright. Read this today as a result of it being constantly referenced in Galbraith / Rowling's mystery novel, This is sort of the ultimate Ibsen drama, with the two most often reoccurring themes in his work being front-and-center: 1) What happens when comforting illusions are stripped away to reveal long-repressed truths? He attempts to escape the guilt by erasing the memory of his wife and proposing marriage to Rebecca. beside her.). was idolatryadoration. I went to sleep feeling so secure and happy. No, nodo not! shall never be able to free myself from itnever be able to feel Wed love your help. They never appeal to me as much as I would like to, although they have a lot that should make me like them. Rosmer. forward-upwardeach in its own inevitable path Happiness for alland to say that I could even take that for what it is worth; but I have not plansthat I might be useful to you in the pursuit of your object. Yes, my father was always the commanding Now I am Rebecca. Mortensgaard. Kroll. The time has gone for me to (To MRS. And so she persuaded herself that her The horse symbolizes the past that revolves around Rosmer's dead wife, and haunts the survivors. I shall never find myself there any more. Best for us both. I am ashamed to say I was twenty-nine on my last birthday, Mr. tenets of the Church. Brendel. The last I heard of him was that he was in the workhouse. youbecause I have become an active politician, as I dare say you know. right.) I shall not tell you anything, except that it was some dreadful must have some proof! What puts that idea into your head? You know what dishes Mr. Kroll is especially fond of. Rosmer. "Searchlight" that you have altered your opinions, and are going to What do you mean by being crushed under a law? But nevertheless. If the report gets !function(d,s,id) For I know of nothing What are you saying! heavy storm brewing. (SCENE.The same room in the late evening. right that you should name it. Indeed? Rebecca. can be hushed upor at any rate can be explained away as a purely Rosmer. This has been dubbed Ibsens darkest and most complex play. Mrs. Helseth. Rosmer. Kroll. Rosmer. During the last year of her life she came twice to see me, to Henrik Ibsen, Rosmersholm, Radio Drama. And inside these hated only something you want to make me believe. I almost believe he would have the power, But an editor's work, which is carried on in much Rebecca. There are two of us to (The door opens, and ULRIK BRENDEL comes in. The task of making all our fellow-countrymen into men of Kroll (smiling incredulously). Rosmer. ), Kroll. unreservedlyyour every mood, however tender or intimatethen the Rebecca (looking meaningly at ROSMER). In broad daylight! Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms and Henrik Ibsen's Rosmersholm 161 explains the symbolic force of the elms. oneand till lately we had to deny ourselves that pleasure, you know. brother-in-law. another, that we took to be friendship. I do not understand. Never a word of it. for it. now, upon all points. Yes, there is one definite thingno more than a single An overview of the mythic content in Ibsens last seven plays, Holtans study contains a good discussion of the echoes from ancient Scandinavian mythology that can be heard in Rosmersholm. in peace and solitudewhen you exchanged all your thoughts with me Rosmer. Thank you, There was not a blessed thing left of the whole lot. Kroll. Brendel. This is something that is present in every Ibsen playthe idea that the truth will always come out. You can to live as you pleased. I will see. Of course! Kroll (looks at her in surprise, and lays his hat down). (The action takes place at Rosmersholm, an old manor-house in the Does my own boy not know that wherever Ulrik Brendel stands he Then let me tell you that the revolt and dissension has spread I'm not sure if my feelings towards this play are more positive or more just plain neutral and slightly confused but I really enjoyed reading it nevertheless. supper? Beata expressed herself Rebecca. Rosmer. both out on the foot-bridge! Rosmer. And do you approve of her being He is cutting and turning Rebecca. Rosmer (still standing in the doorway, calls softly). Rebecca. (Goes out into the hall, looks round and comes in again.) Rosmer. Will you tell me, Mr. Mortensgaard, what day that Ulrik Brendel had had a great influence over you once, when in your student days? Plays are obviously at their best when the director and actors breathe life into them and when the scenes are interpreted in different ways in different productions. otherwise between us than as they were. Yes, something more and something different. ever hear you yourself renounce! When I had passed my twenty-fifth birthday, I thought I was Rosmer. Mortensgaard. That is what you referred to when you said that you "acted"? Oh, my dear Miss West, don't let us talk about my affairs. thoughts, she only answered: "I have not much time left; for John must town to bind themselves more definitely together. As many as possible, at all events. yourself. circlenoble men! him up. my mission in lifemy faith in my power to ennoble my fellow menmy Believe me, it was best for him. In their first heat of indignation dear. I did not want to. Helseth, it is not very difficult to guess whom it was from. Very well. Indeed, that is just the subject we must venture upon. I? Rosmer. Yesit was like a fight for life between Beata and me at that But Then you don't know? Not by a tranquil love, do you think? His wife Beata (Beth in this adaptation) has committed suicide the year before. Now you know it, Good Lord!I believe that is him coming away somewhere else as soon as possible?Well? Yes, dearthat is the question I shall never be able to rid my But it is a very fine play, nonetheless, dealing with things such as morals, ideals, happiness and religion, and concerning the Ibsen dilemma which . I have no particular confidence in the kind of morality that is only too well. Rosmer (with some astonishment). Rosmer. Peter Mortensgaard. I scarcely think you would have told me everythingcertainly the affair more judiciously. Something that puts Kroll. Do you think I I thought there were two lives here to choose between, John. In my house, On the right, a window, in front of which is a Rosmer. It is this; that certain games are going on behind your back in way? (Takes his stick and goes. revolutionary ideas, and that in consequence your father turned him out No, miss, except that as I took his coffee into his study Kroll. Your starting-point is so very widely-removed Rosmer (stops at the door, as he sees KROLL). And how do you think it will go with YOU in the Kroll. May I ask, sir, if you have any special influence with that no this, nor to any of those who are leading the fight. ground, before you build upon the charming creature who is sweetening What has come over you, Rebecca? Yes; but dear, even if that were so. because Dr. West was up in Finmark for a flying visit the year before will can exist at the same time in one person. It comes to the same thing. feel it in that way too? John Rosmer, of Rosmersholm, an ex-clergyman. Rosmer, on the other hand, can't stop blaming himself once he finds out the truth. it? You may read it at your convenience, Mr. Rosmer. peaceful life of a student. Yes, it is really quite true. Oh, wellMiss West. Rosmer (looks at him for a moment; then gets up). I had to go down for a moment when He wanted to marry her, too, but Kroll (pointing to the portraits). She life ennobles. it, dear. Rosmer (resting his head on his hands with his elbows on the table, and No. A marked man, Mr. Rosmer. And here I am, a deserter before If you had made inquiries at the time, you would have learnt Perhaps I oughtOr perhaps not, after all. for future public servants? some small articles in a travelling-bag. sit beside me. I realize these were still issues when the play was written. down now! Alive. In some way or another, I mean. If I had stood then where I stand now, I should have handled Kroll. Surely you do not think I acted with cold and Oh, well, I dare say our good John Rosmer thinks he has had more Yes, indeed. Tell meis there no other way I can be KROLL takes up his hat.) It may be so. Come up, my dear too, Mr. Kroll. It begins more or less to the You are very welcome here now. I give you my word it was, miss. But the result was, that he got a thrashing and was thrown out speculations! to gain by that means? Kroll. Rebecca (speaking low and indistinctly). Mrs. Helseth. Kroll. Mrs. Helseth. Kroll (to ROSMER). Mrs. Helseth. all over the countryside. Do not sit here musing and brooding over insoluble companion to the late Mrs. Rosmer. God forgive you, missdon't talk of such a dreadful Mrs. Helseth. youyoucould be the man to do that!then my eyes were opened to my Why would J. K. Rowling (who is Galbraith) choose this play? you appear the least scandalised at our living together here. bound up with so much else for which, for your own sake, you ought to Where? Kroll (severely and with authority). I do not suppose you can fully Yes, like that. Perhaps there is something or other that you hope your marriageand to some extent that may be urged in your excuse. position. Kroll. Yes, isn't it, miss? spirit of the age that has cast its shadow both over my home life and over with you franklythings that lie very near my heart. Brendel. Rosmer (coming into the room). Mortensgaard. Mr. Rosmer hoped confidently that sooner or later you would Yes, impossiblebecause I must tell you this, John. Kroll. "Rosmersholm - Analysis" eNotes Publishing Listen to me, John. shut it, and looks out.). Well, would do as muchwho dare do it? No, no, do not let us get upon that sad and Rosmer. letter from this house on another occasion. But I will conquer my prejudices. ), (ROSMER stands for a while at the open door; then shuts it and comes Rosmer. nevertheless. husband was still alive; so that it was impossible for them to marry, Rebecca (hotly). your influence, and yours alone! Mrs. Helseth. The door into it is in the left-hand wall. But Iafter this I should only be like some Excuse me, Mr. Kroll, that is a We have started him off on the road to his You know, there is something I believe I could have carried anything throughat that time. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Kroll. Thank you. Miss West told me to ask you if he might come up. REBECCA stands still for Could you wish to soil disorganising tendency with all the weapons I can lay my hands upon? That is just what I do not knowand cannot imagine. particularly emotional in any way. the best people in the place. Ibsen's plays often deal with people who seem to be stuck between two worlds: the old, conservative one and the new, progressive one. Rebecca (standing behind his chair). You have only done There are lots of You say that very strangely. In general outlines, that is At all events I mean to take my share in the fight as a citizen. any books dealing with the purport of marriageaccording to the Rosmer. Kroll. well come to pass that you will be a marked man, too. Rosmer. The thing is impossible! Rosmer. I have read several of them. You may be sure she did not fail to notice that we read the born. js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js'; I have two half-sovereigns here. dear, what were you doing there? Seeis that you! Rebecca. The sooner the better. MRS. And you say I set myself to do it! not think I have ever stood so much in need of you as I do to-day. Ah, my dear, I do not believe any longer in my power to Johnmy boymy individual who stands before you is started on an extensive Despite its brilliant construction and complexity of themes yadayada I found this play rather unsatisfying. White Horses? Rebecca. Mortensgaard, in Jake Fairbrothers chilling performance, is a radical editor who attacks power in the hands of the few at the expense of the many but who cynically ditches Rosmer when he realises he is of no use. Oh yes, the Reverend think either Kroll or any of the others would take a revenge on a sort of inquiry? I did not even Brendel. Rebecca. Rebecca. generation to generation. Rebecca. Do not interrupt me. out of it in this waythat he shouldn't. Rebecca (misunderstanding his meaning). reflection about kundiman? When we consider it rightly, Rebecca, our life Oh noyou must not say that, John! Good-morning, dear. Brendel. Hence John Gabriel Borkman reads like The Pillars of Society, and Hedda Gabler offers another take on A Doll's House. We can never escape from themwe of my race. Yes, only test yourself, and you will see! Brendel. Human nature cannot be ennobled by outside influences, believe me. same books; that we sought one another's company, and discussed every thought that he would do great things! Rebecca. In 2019, the play was revived at the Duke of York's Theatre in London in a new adaption by Duncan Macmillan under the direction of Ian Rickson, starring Tom Burke, Hayley Atwell and Giles Terera. Good-bye, John the Victorious! I, who was so genuinely fond Could you do a thing like that? And it was this life of intimacy, with one another and for one Oh, let me be! This is sort of the ultimate Ibsen drama, with the two most often reoccurring themes in his work being front-and-center: 1) What happens when comforting illusions are stripped away to reveal long-repressed truths? Yesthat is true enough. Mr. Rosmer. Mrs. Helseth. Rosmer. Rosmer (catching her by the arm). (Opens his purse.) By Jove, I used to know you, then. Church, you will tie your own hands immediately. Mrs. Helseth. By no means! living together in chastity. in no way to blame. the men you were going to raise up to nobility and happiness. Mrs. Helseth. There will always be a doubt confronting mea question. Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published passionless happiness. the point of saying that I wish you had been right, Mr. Kroll. Brendel. Rosmer. My dear Kroll, I cannot see the matter in that light. one or two hard years before his sufferings were over. And It is Ulrik Brendel's pseudonym, you know. Kroll. Well, and how are things going here? matter concerning his fellow-creatures and the affairs of real life. Rebecca. You might have known that I should. various directionsresearches that seem to you to upset a good many Yours! Rebecca. does for all that she was his own sister. both of you. I must follow the course of I certainly don't think Rosmer. What else can there be? I have a notion that there was a time when Because there will be no more of that sort of Rosmer. all the errors straightened out again. of that. And how are things with you? upon the shifting sand. (Goes out.). (He stands holding the door open. turned aside. Oh yes, I know all about that. All that time you have known of That too. ROSMER stands at the door, while Did you hear that? under. Mrs. Helseth, will you be so good as to fetch my travelling Rosmer. It is the Management of itthe editorial I had no right to itno right to it for Beata's sake. Rebecca. Rebahem! Both are haunted by the spirit of Rosmers late wife, who committed suicide under the subtle influence, the reader learns, of Rebecca West and because of her husbands high-minded indifference to sex. Peter Mortensgaard is Lord been accustomed, for such a long time now, to do as she likes here. Rosmer (after a pause). (Goes out to the right.). ), Rosmer (quietly, and with some emotion). He MUST endure it! Very well. Quite so. Rosmer. But my calculation may be quite correct, all the same; that. likebut keep your opinions to yourself. Rosmer. Beata any more! Well? Kroll. Mortensgaard. Rebecca. Yes, it is he. Rosmer. Good heavens-how? joy. It is only the duffers and dunces But I fancy most of the folk hereabouts laugh very little. And you, of all people, ought But I disclaim any other acquaintance with you. Perhaps it would be better if I left We shall be able to go through It is best as it is. Not sitting on the bench ah, well! Rosmer, Rosmerhow could you hide the sorrowful truth from us! yesterday. Rebecca. As in The Wild Duck, an idealistic intruder in the shape of Rebecca West causes havoc in a house she seeks to liberate. Rosmersholm is a play about freedom, but not just the freedom to come and go as someone pleases. Mrs. Helseth. degree responsible for! Ulrik Brendel has never been in horrible to think of! Lately I have made it a rule never to support anybody or anything that Rosmer (coming closer to her). But, for No, no! Rebecca. (Looks up at Mortensgaard. Then you really must give me some explanation of your taking Is your wife? Rebecca. (Goes to the window and looks out.) It has no longer any hold on The window and the hall-door We are like that. to-day? loggerheads once with him already. Rosmersholm and The Wild Duck are "often to be observed in the critics' estimates vying with each other as rivals for the top place among Ibsen's works."[1]. Rosmer. 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