The Wild Duck (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Henrik Ibsen
- First Published: 1884
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Genres: Social realism, Drama
- Subjects: Suicide, Nineteenth century, Blindness or blind persons, Illegitimacy, Hunting or hunters, Wealth, Norway or Norwegians
- Locales: Norway
Places Discussed
Werle house. Home of the wealthy industrialist Haakon Werle in which the play opens. Shaded lamps in its rich study cast a greenish glow, giving the illusion of a forest or seascape setting. Werle’s former partner, Old Ekdal, begs release from a locked office, symbolizing his earlier imprisonment. The dim study screens him and allows others to ignore him. A brilliant inner room and other chambers suggest depth of place and characters.
Ekdal house. Shabby home of the Ekdal family in which the play’s second act is set at night. A single lamp in the set...
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