THE WILD DUCK
(1884)
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.