In five pages this paper examines the inadequate case argument of Dr. Stockmann in this analysis of An Enemy of the State by Henrik Ibsen. Four other sources are cited in the bibliography.
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lack of available space. Answering all questions adequately would entail a large portion of the paper and thus result in less focus on the topic at hand. The student should
be able to formulate their own unique answers to the prewriting questions not included. 2. Give brief background about the play, author: The play details
conditions that were/are realities in all countries. "Henrik Ibsen was the chronicler of this culture" (Swann Ibsen.html). 3. state your precise thesis sentence: Dr. Stockmanns approach
did not work because he was so consumed by science that he could not understand how others could not see the truth possessed by science. 4.
add any thesis clarification or limitations here: Any approach would likely have failed, as is evidenced in present day conditions regarding the protection of an economy and a tourist site.
Introduction In Henrik Ibsens play "An Enemy of the State" we are provided with a powerfully relevant story. It is the tale of one man who struggles against
a society that is ignorant and more concerned with money than they are with the truth. Dr. Stockmann sees this, but is unable to make the people accept the truth.
In all honesty, Dr. Stockmann fails to think outside his scientific reasoning. He is, in a sense, blind to those who do not believe in science. This, in combination with
the inherent greed of the people, serves to make Dr. Stockmann a character who does not achieve success. In short, Dr. Stockmann does not pursue the correct course of action
in attempting to help his town. Now, understandably many may argue that he could not have changed the town no matter what approach he took. We see examples of this