Act II Questions

1. At the end of Act I, Dr. Stockmann has sent his report of the pollution to his brother, the Mayor. How long a period of time do you think has elapsed between Act I and the beginning of Act II?

2. Throughout Act II a number of people react to the news in chracteristic patterns. What is the reaction of each of the following? What does it reveal about them as people?

a. Morten Kiil

b. Hovstad

c. Aslaksen

d. Peter Stockmann

3. Do an of these people see the real issue?

4. What arguments does Mrs. Stockmann use at the end of the act?

5. Does anyone really seem to understand Dr. Stockmann?