Journal 4

In this new act, as well as the entire book, it seems no one person shares blame fully. Instead, it is almost as though every character shares a part in the conflict of the book. For one, Gregers is attempting to uncover the truth and is prodding at all characters. This raises tensions, especially Gina, who is acting carefully to preserve the truth from coming to the surface. Then we have Gina to blame because she is the one who is actually constructing the lie as well as maintaining it. She acts almost like the ring master to the circus that is their lives. Next, Hakon Werle is to blame for both having a relationship, as well as having a disfunctional relationship with his son. By not sharing details with his son, Gregers is left to dig for them. Hjalmer is also to blame for his ignorance. However, contrary to Hedvig who is also ignorant, he chooses to be. A specific example of this is when the poisonous vapor is being talked about and he states that no one speaks of such things in his house.