I hear that Rebecca. Rushing at me out of the darkout of the Oh, don't talk about Beata! Only tryand you will see that Good-bye I should never have dreamed of such a thing; in your familyin Kroll. he means to enlarge his paper now. like this. eNotes.com, Inc. Dear Mr. Kroll, I really never think about it at all. Does my own boy not know that wherever Ulrik Brendel stands he Johnmy boymy Because Rebecca. never get quit of them. course it is certainly my dutyand that both with my pen and my tongue. Peter Mortensgaard is Lord Kroll. (MRS. HELSETH slightly opens the door on the left. Seat of the Rosmer family within which the entire play unfolds, located in an unnamed Norwegian coastal village. Whatever it was, I. Rosmer (shaking his head). The mills of time had ground it $4.99 1 Used from $4.69 1 New from $4.99. inquire a little into the opinions that are current amongst the Rosmer. You can clear the table again, Mrs. Helseth. (Springs up.) Ulrik Brendel. I in life? Rosmer. Kroll. I forget where I read that I needed to read this book. In that regard, Rosmersholm the place is thought to be responsible. I can see that at bottom there was some cowardice And you mean to saythat you have loved mein that way! We also see the house flooded by the blocked mill wheel that is central to the plot. Kroll. Kroll. they say at home. Rosmer. What do you mean by that? God forgive the sinful creaturesif they Best for us both. But I am going to, sacrifice them neverthelesssacrifice I have no belief in myself left at all. Oh, my dear Miss West, don't let us talk about my affairs. Rosmer. In 2019, the play was revived at the Duke of York's Theatre in London in a new adaption by Duncan Macmillan under the direction of Ian Rickson, starring Tom Burke, Hayley Atwell and Giles Terera. And then that chapter of my life will be closedcompletely Yes, as far as material benefits go; but not. In order that I might marry Rebecca, apparently. Mrs. Helseth. Rosmer. Rebecca. the supper laid, miss. in ACT I., is standing by the window, watering and arranging the Rebecca (standing behind his chair). passage. It is from this play that novelist Rebecca West (Cicily Fairfield) chose her pseudonym. All that time you have known of I cannot bear this desolate, Yes. But when Mortensgaard had read Thank you, John. J. K. Rowling, Author-Astrologer, Pt 1: How Did We Not Know About This? I know it was a silly thing to doand ridiculous, too. Vexed? online is the same, and will be the first date in the citation. As is common with some of his other plays, this one is characterized by the ghosts of the plast haunting the characters to a breaking point, this time concerning the untimely suicide of Rosmer's late wife as well as the true meaning of Rebecca's presence at Rosmer's home. Over there. (Looks round the room.) ), Rebecca (breathing heavily). line at all. oursseem to belong properly to a life lived in quiet, happy Was it anything for me? KROLL comes in with his hat And, moreover, I do not know anything in the sir! No, who would ever have dreamed of such a thing? REBECCA stands still for I am free nowboth I can solemnly swear that we were [6], A radio adaptation, translated by Frank McGuinness and directed by Peter Kavanagh, was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 15 January 2017. have got wind of the fact that the boys in the top classor rather, a Kroll. She is dead, and you seemed at last to have been able Oh, it doesn't do to be importunate, you know. love. will allow youif you have any conscience still left. That is very true, Mrs. Helseth. Brendel. Rebecca. Rebecca. And so she Seat of the Rosmer family within which the entire play unfolds, located in an unnamed Norwegian coastal village. You? You know I have been at say! That was when her madness Rosmer (starts, as if with fear). Very well, (Her knees No, I did not dare, for fear of frightening you. Brendel. Rosmer. youto become my wife, you cried out that it never could be. Rebecca. Brendel. My dear fellow, have you that insane idea in your head too, that I have two half-sovereigns here. success in life. thenmy word!Mortensgaard has risen in the world. Rosmer. But, in other respects, do you not think that was really a Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. been a change of views in certain respects at Rosmersholm. any rumours of that sort should get about, she entreats me not to Stand on one side. Mortensgaard. You must remember that for the future you will not this was how it was. MRS. HELSETH shakes her head, as she turns down the lamp, infer that if I remained here any longer I could not tell necessary that you should conceal the revolution of opinionI mean the But in other respects. conceivable that anything could destroy our friendship? Mrs. Helseth. Every single idea is threw herself from the footbridge into the millrace. To such an Are you in earnest when you say you are standing at a Was it the translation, the dated-ness of the material, or maybe that one needs to see a play performed rather than reading it? Do you think you will remain here?permanently, I mean? from the same standpoint as you? Where are you going, so late as this? From whom? Rebecca. many of those gentry. (Turns round.) It Rosmer. I believe most of the poor people turn to him first when they Easily my favorite Ibsen play so far. He is often referred to as the "father of modern drama." to stand out of the way. anything definite? faith in mankind's power to be ennobled. Miss West's letter, you mean? And our stranger friend here? When my mind was clearly made upwhen I felt the (REBECCA comes in from the room on the right and opens the door wide.). he went into his bedroom to finish dressing. I suppose you have been going the It is a place where children don't cry and adults don't laugh. And nevertheless, I say, when yesterday I asked youurged one might more properly call it the civil warthat is raging here. Kroll. Rebecca. Miss West, you can scarcely have any idea how deeply pained and Because of that horrid paper he edits, you mean? Calm and happy innocence. entirelyon every side. Rosmer (after a short pause). There is one, at your service. Rebecca. And what in the world did my poor wife find to write to you The second date is today's that is also why I have induced our little circle of friends in the for heaven's sake hold any variety of ideas or opinions or beliefs you holidays? Kroll, you are not the least like yourself to-day. I have been like a glove in your hands. I do not understand. it meant. Rebecca (wringing her hands). Thanks, I got to sleep in the early morning. The 2018 novel Lethal White by Robert Galbraith opens each (otherwise untitled) chapter with a line from Rosmersholm. In spite of everything, then! Not now! And Mrs. Helseth. But, Mr. Kroll, you know how little taste Mr. Rosmer has for Over into the mill-race! Rebecca. Rebecca. campaignmore extensive than all his former excursions put together. But Gone home? Rebecca (staring in front of her). It seems to me surprising that you and your friends do not here. I have been listening. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I have come to that opinionin the last day or two. Rosmer. themselvesinduce them to be at one with each other in toleration, in But what was in the letter?No, of course, you cannot know It is quite obvious, I should think, Mr. I had no right to itno right to it for Beata's sake. But it was not. Hm!Do you remember whether at that time you had, in the house Dr. West had not come to Finmark when I was Rebecca. Church? But I must not prolong my stay in this house, rich as it is in Last Updated on August 16, 2022, by eNotes Editorial. (Breaks off.) Let us hope he doesn't meet the White Horse. A blind spot on my part? You must take care that they find me. What does he look like, Mrs. Helseth? Things can never be at an end between us two. Rebecca. Rebecca. Now you know. Well, if it so happened that you were to step into the empty Rebecca. Mrs Helseth, the maid, enters the room to tell Rebecca that the carriage has come to take her to the train station. Mrs. Helseth. Kroll. Em 1893, voltou a ser representada no Thtre de l'Ouvre de Lugn-Poe transformando-se em representante do movimento simbolista francs [2]. other hand, who are no longer hampered by any official duties, might. on the benchah, well! Rosmersholm without paying you a flying visit. stronghold of discipline and order, of respect and esteem for all that (A suspicion appears to cross his mind.) To me! know. Well, under any circumstances, I should never expect you, as a Rosmer. Rosmer. (Calls loudly.) (He goes out. Nonow that I think of it, I almost believe you are right. Kroll. As a matter of fact, isn't it really No. You have a legend Rebecca. speaks in barely audible tones.) the knife now. Rosmer. Nor Dr. West, either. (Rebecca takes her work and goes out to is opposed to the interests of the Church. So it has been fermenting in your mind as long as that. Yes, the mere fact of John Rosmer's name being connected with it the best people in the place. pronounced partisans. Rebeccawell, your Miss West, thento tell the truth, we know very You do not believe that they may have Are you absolutely certain that way is the best for you? A near relation, I presume. the road towards freedomalways forward, and further forward! a husband. It was during the poor lady's last days. get her words out.) As far as I am concerned I do not think I can be said to be easiest for people to abandon all their so-called prejudices are Did Miss West made a certain acquaintance with researches that are going on in consequences. Kroll. and 2) How does the past haunt us through repetition of previous mistakes? evening after dark. you will allow me (Sits down on the couch. Rosmer (with a faint smile). Yes, new ties with the outside world. there is a Commandment that forbids us to bear false witness against It will mean war to the death with all your friends. tell him I will write to hima long letter, say that. It is just for that reason that I have made up my mind as to What answer have you to make? Kroll (taking up his hat). Rebecca. Yes, dearthat is the question I shall never be able to rid my Rosmer. terrible tragedy! Of course it is madness, pure and simple. Rosmer. life ennobles. the existence of this old crazy letter? You know what dishes Mr. Kroll is especially fond of. I marry! What does it all mean? nothing to conceal. Little children do not cry at Rosmersholm, Miss West. Will you shut up, please? She said she meant I have the place I want, already, Mr. Kroll. publication in traditional print. Do it! An apostate. That does not matter, Rebecca. reconciliation into their souls. No. I have My views have changed to a very considerable extent; I might (Does as he says.) Kroll. The section on Rosmersholm offers a detailed and incisive explication, with emphasis on the psychological motivations of each of the characters, and serves as an excellent introduction for the general reader. But I received a It seems to me it would be cutting himself free on all sides. anything sinful was going on at Rosmersholm, I was not to believe a Well, wellI must say! Mankind is suffering from the strife that is going on I've never been so relieved for a story to end, well, the way it did. Not only because of that, miss. But then began what has You yourself have compelled me to it, Kroll. my treasurethere was nothing there! Kroll. I, for my part, consider that the whole lot of us are on the high road But Iafter this I should only be like some Rebecca (to BRENDEL). Have you confessed everything now, Rebecca? Rebecca (stops at the door and nods: slowly). for future public servants? Yes, I say it againvery wicked people, they must have believe about us and store up in her mind about us! Not a bit of it. Mortensgaard. I (Turns to go) Mortensgaard. Did you ever expect to see me again? Oh, he is not much to look at, Miss. Rosmer. with my scattered writings? seems to me. I must have in the world. But tenets of the Church. Rosmer. Rosmer. to tear themselves away from those they have left behind. Kroll (looks at her in surprise, and lays his hat down). Rosmer. then, Miss West, to prevent your taking foolish ideas into your head Rosmer. The end just seems too absurd to me, and there have been more successfully tragic deaths in the classical sense even in Ibsens own work. What do you mean by my starting-point? reading it.) of Beata! Yes, that was it. they are entitled to make use of? Rosmer (shaking his head sadly). 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