The Characters
Analaysis and Themes Analysis in Ghost by Henrik Ibsen
Arranged by:
Name:
MUHAMMAD FARUQ BUKHORI
Student
Number: 13020117140087
E-mail:
mfaruq.bukhori@gmail.com
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
S1
Sastra Inggris
Faculty
of Humanity
Diponegoro University
SEMARANG
2019
Abstract
In this report, I would like to analyze Ghost by Henrik Ibsen this study aim to analyze the character and
theme. The aim of this research is to know and recognize the characteristics of
All characters and theme in Ghost by Henrik Ibsen. The writer uses close reading method.
Keywords: Analyze, Ghost, writer, Henrik Ibsen, close reading.
I. Introduction
Ghost is one of Henrik Ibsen’s play. Ghost is a tragedy genre. Ghosts
is a play by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It was written in 1881 and
first staged in 1882 in Chicago, Illinois, in a production by a Danish company
on tour. The method of character and theme assessment performed by the author
is through close reading.
After reading ghost by Henrik Ibsen, the
writer found the messages and the ideas that are delivered thorught ghost.
Henrik’s ideas and messages on his work, Ghost
generally acceptable by the people from different culture. It make us
curiosity to explore the values in Ghost.
The aim of this research is to know the
moral values in Ghost and recognize
the characteristics of All characters and theme in Ghost by
Henrik Ibsen.
II. Playwright
Biography
1.1 Henrik Ibsen
Henrik Ibsen was born in Norwegia on 20
March 1828. He was a leading Norwegian playwright, theater director, and poet
of the 19th century. He is often referred to as the "father of prose
drama" and is one of the founders of Modernism in theatre. His main works
include Brand, Peer Gynt, An Enemy of the People, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's
House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, and The Master
Builder. The work of Ibsen examined the realities behind many facades,
revealing much to many contemporaries that was disturbing. It used a critical
eye and free investigation into living conditions and morality issues.
III. Summary of
The Play
As a monument to her husband, Mrs.
Alving builds an orphanage. The next day the building will be dedicated and the
ceremony was performed by her old friend Parson Manders. In a private conversation,
Mrs. Alving tells the Parson that her husband had been a complete degenerate,
and she is using the rest of his money to build the orphanage so that she can
leave only her money to her son Oswald, who has just arrived home from years
and years abroad.
Oswald admits in private talk to his mom
that he has an incurable disease inherited by the physicians. However, Oswald
thinks that his dad was a ideal guy. So, Mrs. Alving must admit that Mr. Alving
was a degenerate guy, indeed, and that Oswald has caught his father's sickness.
The girl, Regina, is going to offer him poison when he is next hit by this
disease, and Oswald knows him is dying and will take her maid as his mistress.
Then Ms. Alving describes that in fact Regina is his half-sister. Oswald does
not bother that, but Regina does not wish to remain. Then Oswald informs his
mom that when the next attack comes, she must use the medication.
IV. Theory and
Methods
2.1 Theory
Theory is An assumption of concepts to
explain something, in particular one based on general values autonomous of the
explanation. It can be a theoretical thought idea that can be defined as how
and why relationship statements can be interconnected.
2.2 Methods
In this report I use the close reading
method. Close reading is keen, basic examination of a content that centers on
noteworthy subtle elements or designs in arrange to create a profound, exact
understanding of the text's frame, create, implications, etc. It may be a key
prerequisite of the Common Center State Benchmarks and coordinates the reader's
consideration to the content itself.
V. Analaysis
3.1 Characters
Character List:
1. Mrs. Alving :
Widow of Captain Alving.
2. Oswald Alving :
Mrs. Alving’s son, a painter.
3. Pastor Mander :
A friends of Mrs. Alving.
4. Regina Engtstrand :
Mrs. Alving’s maid.
5. Engstrand :
Cloven-hoofed devil character.
6. Jacob Engstrand :
A carpenter.
7. Captain Alving :
Mrs. Alving’s husband (unseen character).
8. Johanna : Alving’s servant
Characterization
1. Mrs. Alving
The characteristics of mrs. alving is described as a
person who is not resilient and easily turns away this can be seen when his
household life with mr. alving is not going well and mrs. Alving instead turned
his heart to Pastor Manders who was the person he liked at the time.
2. Oswald Alving
The characteristic of oswald himself is described as
a talented painter but pastor mander saw it as an aberration like his
biological father who was an immoral.
3. Pastor Mander
The characteristics of pastor mander are described
as wise and mature people because this can be seen when mrs. alving likes her
and abandons her husband and mander instead tells mrs. Alving to go back to her
husband and don't abandon him.
4. Regina Engstrand
Regina is the son of Captain Alving and Johanna who
are servants of the Alving family home. Regina is an attractive young girl but
her morality is seen from her character who is so depraved because she is
willing to have sex for whatever she wants.
5. Jacob Engstrand
He was a carpenter with a deformed leg, he married
johanna when pregnant with a child impregnated with captain alving, he was
described as a generous and generous person this was seen when he raised funds
for orphans and married johanna but he was also a drink addict
6. Captain Alving
This one character is not visible in the story and
minimal information about him. but as his wife, mrs. Alving said that her
husband was a lazy and lewd person. Captain Alving's character is also an
immoral person because he impregnates his own house servant, Johanna. Captain
Alving also died of venereal disease syiphilis.
7. Johanna
This one character is described as a poor innocent
girl impregnated by her own master, captain alving. This character also never
appeared in the staging because it was described as dead.
3.2 Theme
A.
Sex
There
is a lot of dirty sex in this match. We are talking about prostitution, we are
talking about infidelity. Well, we don't really talk about it, and that's the
problem. Protagonists of ghosts treat sex with your parents as you treat sex:
they say there is no sex. But the large irony is that it really does exist.
However, the big irony is that it does exist. It is a great time. With no space
for sex in this moralistic up-and-coming culture, somewhere has to go the
overwhelming natural force. A filthy place is the only place remaining for it.
Like the Engstrand home of the Sailor.
B.
Moral Corruption
Ibsen uses Oswald's disease as a symbol of past
generations ' corruption. When he informs his mother that he has been
diagnosed, Oswald even quotes the doctor as stating that he has a moral
judgment beyond his medical judgement: the sins of the parents are visited upon
the kids.'' This makes sense because it is Captain Alving's blood, in a purely
physical sense, that has infected his unborn son.
VI. Conclusion
4.1 Summary
In this conclusion I can give that this
one Ibsen's work is very interesting and extraordinary, Ghost gives a tragic drama. Captain Alving was regina’s father.
4.2 Suggestion
My advice that I get from this story is don't
leave your husband like mrs. Alving do to her husband and stay excited in life
and do not feel hopeless.
VII. References
1.
Hossain A. ( 2016, February).
Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts: A Critical Study of Hereditary Genetics. Review article
open access. DOI: 10.4172/2161-1041.1000162.
2.
Chowdhury K (1978) “Ibsen’s
Ghosts: A brief critical study”, Нe Dacca University Studies. Dacca: Dacca
University.
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