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................................................................................................. 1  \nd In Context ..................................................................................................... 1  \na Author Biography ..................................................................................... 2  \nh Characters .................................................................................................. 3  \nk Plot Summary ............................................................................................. 6  \nc Act Summaries ........................................................................................ 10  \ng Quotes ......................................................................................................... 15  \nl Symbols ...................................................................................................... 18  \nm Themes ....................................................................................................... 18  \ne Suggested Reading ............................................................................. 20  \nj Book Basics  \nAUTHOR  \nHenrik Ibsen  \nFIRST PERFORMED  \n1882  \nGENRE  \nDrama  \nABOUT THE TITLE  \nThe title Ghosts refers to the people and memories of the past that haunt the main character in the play.  \nd In Context  \nRealism in the Arts  \nHenrik Ibsen's major plays are part of a 19th-century artistic movement called Realism that strove to represent real life faithfully. In novels such as those by Charles Dickens in the 1860s and 1870s, characters are drawn from the the middle and lower classes rather than the exalted ranks more familiar in classical literature. The physical environment of the stories is accurately presented, and the connection between acharacter's thoughts and behavior is explored. In visual arts the rise of photography reflected the desire to see the \"real\"picture rather than an artist's interpretation of a subject. Journalism became an endeavor dedicated to reporting factsand events objectively without the veil of an author's viewpoint. Thus, in his major plays, Ibsen focuses on ordinary people and their imperfections as he presents what he sees as an unvarnished view of society. His new kind of realistic drama and theater brought this artistic movement to 19th-century audiences.  \nThe Shift to Realism in Theater  \nAlthough Ibsen's plays and theatrical productions might appear traditional and old-fashioned now, in the last half of the 19th century they were considered radical because of their realism. In the first half of the 19th century, European theaters staged productions that were anything but realistic. Melodramas with stereotypical characters and simple plots that ended happily dominated popular theater. Sweeping historical spectacles or tragedies with lofty heroes expressing exaggerated emotions passed as serious drama. Acting was formal and stylized, and sets consisted of painted backdrops.  \nThe formulaic \"well-made plays\" of French playwright Eugene  \nScribe were also a staple of European theater. Scribe's comedies and dramas were carefully structured. The causeand-effect plots built to a suspenseful climax when secrets were revealed at the end. These theatrical traditions did little to reflect the experiences and lives of ordinary people.  \nAlthough Ibsen borrowed from Scribe's drama, his plays created something new for the time. Ibsen boldly tackled social issues, showing the corruption and sadness often found below the surface in the midst of seemingly happy, prosperous families. Characters were ordinary people with real problems. The stage became a realistic room filled with furniture, knickknacks, windows, and doors. The performances in Ibsen's plays were equally realistic. Actors whispered, gasped, laughed, and shrieked to reflect the characters' emotions. 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