Monday, 29 June 2026

An enemy of the people

"This meeting declares that it considers Dr. Thomas Stockmann, Medical Officer of the Baths, to be an enemy of the people."
Act IV

Mrs. Stockmann. You see, if you come an hour late, Mr. Billing, you have to put up with cold meat.
Billing (as he eats). It is uncommonly good, thank you—remarkably good.
Mrs. Stockmann. My husband makes such a point of having his meals punctually, you know.
[incipit]

What is the use of having right on your side if you have not got might?
Mrs. Stockmann
(Act II)

You should never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth.
Dr. Stockmann
(Act V)

It is this, let me tell you—that the strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.
Dr. Stockmann
(Act V)


An enemy of the people, Henrik Ibsen

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An enemy of the people

"This meeting declares that it considers Dr. Thomas Stockmann, Medical Officer of the Baths, to be an enemy of the people." Act I...

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