An Enemy of the People
Dr. Thomas Stockmann was a determined and caring man who was passionate
when it came to his beliefs. However, Stockmann was also an idealist who was rather
naive when it came to reality. As the Medical Advisor of the baths, he wanted to expose
the truth of the hazards that the baths presented before any more people became ill. He
fought with the fervor of a true patriot, but was accused of trying to sabotage the
hometown that he was fighting for and was condemned as a traitor. Was Dr. Stockmann
really an enemy of the people or just an idealist with all the odds against him?
Right from the beginning of the play it was apparent that Dr. Stockmann was a
man of character. He welcomed the company of his fellow townspeople by offering food
and drinks to anyone who entered the Stockmann house. He was very active in town and
was constantly publishing articles and pamphlets concerning various ideas he had to
improve the health or lives of his fellow......
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