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August Strindberg

The Father

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1887

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Essay Topics

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The Captain is not shy about expressing his misogyny. How does his hatred of women affect the narrative of the play?

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Laura is a cunning woman who wages war against her husband. Are her actions moral? Why or why not?

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The doctor and the pastor represent different perspectives on the question of faith. How do their characters function as sides in this debate? Where do other characters fit on this continuum?

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