DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Dr. Stockmann, Medical Officer of the Municipal Baths.
Old Dr. Stockmann, Dr. Stockmann in the interview.
Henrik Ibn, a playwright.
Peter Stockmann [the Doctor’s elder brother], Mayor of the Town and Chief Constable, Chairman of the Baths’ Committee, etc.
Hovstad, editor of the “People’s Mesnger”.
Aslakn, a printer.
4 citizens — the audience at a public meeting.
ACT 1
SCENE: There are two couches on the stage, one of which sits OLD Dr. Stockmann, and the other sits Henrik Ibn.
Dr. Stockmann: So, Mr. Henrik Ibn, what is it that makes you come all the way here?
Henrik Ibn: Dr. Stockmann. I want to ask you about the Baths event happened a few decades ago, becau I want to write a new play bad on it.
红岩感悟Dr. Stockmann: May I ask why do you choo this certain issue?
Henrik Ibn: Actually, I may now be in the same situation that you’ve been through, Doctor. Everybody I once tried to help has turned against me.
Dr. Stockmann: Is that so? And what did you do exactly?
Henrik Ibn十大最好养的乌龟: I wrote a play previously to reveal the hypocritical side of the people. Obviously they were outraged, saying my play was indecent.
抽水马桶品牌Dr. Stockmann: No doubt!
Henrik Ibn: But I’m not giving in this time. I want to write something even stronger, something… say… exposing the corrupt nature of the political system.太字开头的成语
Dr. Stockmann: Oh, I couldn’t agree with you more. In this ca, I will do whatever I can
to help you.
Henrik Ibn: Thank you very much, Doctor.
Dr. Stockmann: Well… This event started with a letter I nt to my brother
(Lights dim)
SCENE - DR. STOCKMANN’S sitting-room. It is evening. The room is plainly but neatly appointed and furnished. In the right-hand wall are one door leads out to the hall. In the middle of the wall places a couch with a looking-glass hanging over it and an oval table in front of it. On the table, a lighted lamp, with a lampshade. Dr. Stockmann is sitting in the couch, reading newspaper.]
(Knocking sound. Dr. Stockmann opens the door; Peter Stockmann comes in)
Peter Stockmann: Good evening my sister!
Dr. Stockmann: Oh good evening Peter! I didn’t expect to e you so soon.
Peter Stockmann: I just received your letter when I came back from work today, and I couldn’t wait回家路上. (Takes out a letter and shows to Dr. Stockmann) Now, tell me, what is this?
Dr. Stockmann: Haven’t you read it? It’s a lab report of the water in the Baths. Can you believe that? The whole Baths are poisonous! The waste water of the factory is infecting the water in the conduit-pipes leading to the rervoir! No wonder people in this town are getting sick.
Peter Stockmann: (A little bit annoyed) I mean what is it that you are going to do to me?
Dr. Stockmann: It’s not about you, Peter. It’s about the Baths and the health of the people. The Baths must be reconstructed, otherwi it would be harmful and uless. Certainly your help is needed, as the mayor, if that’s what you mean.优思明的副作用
Peter Stockmann: Do you really not understand? Have you ever thought about how much it costs to reconstruct the Baths? I shall have to ask the share-holders for money! And do you realize such a big project will spend at least two years? The Baths is the bigg
est business in the town. If it is shut for two years, who are compensating for the economical loss to the people?
Dr. Stockmann: Oh… I SEE! So you don’t want to do anything about it. Becau you're afraid that you will lo your reputation and the supports from share-holders! Do you suppo I don’t e through you?
Peter Stockmann: And even if that were true? If I perhaps guard my reputation, it is in the interests of the town. Whatever discovery you've made about the Baths, you cannot let it known!
Dr. Stockmann: I am afraid it’s too late, my dear Peter. The people derve to know about the truth. I have written an article and nt it to the People's Mesnger. As soon as it is published, I don’t think you will have many choices.
Peter Stockmann: How dare you? I'm your brother! Do think about the conquences! I won’t let you ruin my career! (Throws the letter on the floor and leaves the hou angrily)
Dr. Stockmann: (Picks up the letter, thinks a little while) I need to do something before it’s too late! (Leaves the hou anxiously)
(In the office of People’s Mesnger, Hovstad and Aslakn are sitting together, discussing over a document.)
Dr. Stockmann: (Breaks in the office, startling Hovstad and Aslakn) Good evening Mrs. Hovstad, Mr. Aslakn, I know it is inappropriate to come at this time at night. But I really have to discuss with you about the article of the Baths.
聊天背景怎么设置Hovstad: Oh never mind, Dr. Stockmann. Actually, we are talking about it as well.
Aslakn: Doctor, are you really starting a programme of reconstructing the Baths? Well, I have to say that I will back that up by every means. It may be not bad to have us small tradesmen at your back. As you know, we form the majority in the town. It is always good to have the majority with you, Doctor.
