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August Strindberg
Swedish novelist and playwright, occasional painter.
The father
Synopsis
Captain Adolf, a military officer and scientist, finds his marriage to Laura unraveling as a bitter power struggle ensues over the upbringing of their daughter. Laura subtly manipulates Adolf, questioning his sanity and paternity, leading to a devastating psychological breakdown. The play delves into the destructive nature of gender conflict and the fragility of the human mind.
Genres
Characters
The Father (the husband)Protagonist
A man whose grip on reality and authority over his family unravels as he becomes convinced his wife is conspiring against him.
The Mother (the wife)Antagonist
The husband's wife, who quietly asserts her own will and agency in response to his escalating paranoia.