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• Brand's Conflicting Desires

  Poquette has a bachelor’s degree in English and specializes in writing about literature. In the following essay, Poquette discusses Brand’s con- flicting desires, which ultimately drive him mad and lead him to death.

• The Theatre of Revolt

  In the following essay excerpt, Brustein explores connections between Ibsen’s leaving his native Norway and the rich inspiration present in Brand, calling the drama ‘‘a sudden revelation from the depths of an original mind.’’

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1. Brand: Introduction
2. Brand: Summary
   1. Act I Summary
   2. Act II Summary
   3. Act III Summary
   4. Act IV Summary
   5. Act V Summary
3. Brand: Henrik Ibsen Biography
4. Brand: Themes
5. Brand: Style
6. Brand: Historical Context
7. Brand: Critical Overview
8. Brand: Character Analysis
   1. Agnes
   2. Brand
   3. The Sheriff
   4. Other Characters
9. Brand: Essays and Criticism
   1. Brand's Conflicting Desires
   2. The Theatre of Revolt
10. Brand: Compare and Contrast
11. Brand: Topics for Further Study
12. Brand: What Do I Read Next?
13. Brand: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. Brand: Pictures
15. Copyright

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