John Gabriel Borkman

Ambition and betrayal drive the narrative, centering on John Gabriel Borkman, a disgraced banker seeking to restore his lost power after serving time for embezzlement. His quest for redemption leads to a fierce conflict with his estranged wife, Gunhild, and her twin sister, Ella Rentheim. Ibsen's sharp dialogue and complex character interactions reveal the destructive impact of ambition and personal vendettas on family dynamics, ultimately offering a profound exploration of guilt and the human propensity for self-destruction.