Summary Dr. Stockmann has his manuscript returned to him with a note from the Burgomaster that they should meet at noontime. Mrs. Stockmann suggests that perhaps he should share the honor with his brother. Dr. Stockmann is willing to share the honor if he can get the thing straightened out. […]

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Summary In the home of Dr. Stockmann, Mrs. Stockmann is offering Mr. Billings, an assistant on the local paper, some more food. She thinks she hears the editor, Mr. Hovstad coming, but it is her brother-in-law, the Mayor (or Burgomaster). He is somewhat shocked to see that the Stockmanns have […]

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Dr. Thomas Stockmann Medical Officer of the Municipal Baths. Mrs. Stockmann His wife. Petra Their daughter, a teacher. Ejlif and Morten Their sons, aged 13 and 10, respectively. Peter Stockmann The Doctor’s elder brother and Mayor of the Town and Chief Constable, Chairman of the Baths’ Committee. Morten Kiil A […]

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Dr. Stockmann has discovered that the new baths built in his town are infected with a deadly disease and instructs the town to repair or close the baths. The Mayor, who is Dr. Stockmann’s brother, does not believe the report and refuses to close the baths because it will cause […]

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