THE WILD DUCK (1884)
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CHARACTERS.
Werle, a merchant, manufacturer, etc.
Gregers Werle, his son.
Old Ekdal.
Hialmar Ekdal, his son, a photographer.
Gina Ekdal, Hialmar’s wife.
Hedvig, their daughter, a girl of fourteen.
Mrs. Sörby, Werle’s housekeeper.
Relling, a doctor.
Molvik, ex-student of theology.
Graberg, Werle’s bookkeeper.
Pettersen, Werle’s servant.
Jensen, a hired waiter.
A Flabby Gentleman.
A Thin-haired Gentleman.
A Short-sighted Gentleman.
Six other gentlemen, guests at Werle’s dinner-party.
Several hired waiters.
The first act passes in Werle’s house, the remaining acts at Hialmar Ekdal’s.
Pronunciation of Names: Gregers Werle = Grayghers Verlë; Hialmar Ekdal = Yalmar Aykdal; Gina = Gheena; Graberg = Graberg; Jensen = Yensen.
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