The Pillars of Society (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Henrik Ibsen
- First Published: 1880
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Genres: Realism, Drama, Psychological drama
- Subjects: Family or family life, Nineteenth century, Sin or Original sin, Guilt, Sea or seafaring life, Scandinavia or Scandinavians, Norway or Norwegians
- Locales: Norway
Places Discussed
Bernick’s house. Home of Karsten Bernick, the leading citizen of the unnamed coastal Norwegian town in which the play is set. The house is the location for all the onstage action of the play. Its opulence suggests the status of its owner, and the irony of Karsten Bernick’s situation is highlighted by the physical surroundings. Unfortunately, his good fortune, both at home and in business, is built on a lie.
Shipyard. Although no action is set in the town’s shipyard, the yard dominates the drama because of its significance to both plot and theme....
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