The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-09

NOTES FOR THE BROWNING
SHAKESPEARE CLUB.
: BY Mrs. Frank D. Tracy, Leader
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On sThe Master Builder" by Ibsen
Acts and for Thursday, Jan. 18th
1. In what two poems did Ibseh
crystalline the mood that possessed
him before setting to work on the
play?
2. Who was the principal model for
Hilda? Relate the story Of his Cos
sensass experience. What were the
origins of The Master Builder?
8. Give date of publication; place
and time of first performance; prin-
cipal later performances; curious
double effect on the public.
4. Explain the retrospective method
used.
5. Considered symbolically, what
types of Ibsen's plays were represent
ed by the churches which Solness sets
out by building; the homes for human
beings; the houses with high towers
merging into castles in the air?
6. Is there a personal reference in
Solness's refusal to call himself an
architect on the ground that his train
ing has not been systematic?
Z. Disregarding the symbolical is
not the play comprehensive from a
psychological plane? Taking this
viewpoint, trace the remarkable power
of suggestion throughout the drama.
s. Compare the method of intro
ducing the supernormal element with
that of "A Dolls House"
8. What was the highest ambition
of Knut Brovik? What was the re-
suit OF his interview with Solness?
10. Character of Kaia. True reason
of Solness's desire to retain her.
IL. What was the great dread of
Aline? Relate the discussion of her
intuition.
IL. What strange story was told
DIR. Herbal by Solness? What was
the first suggestion Of his ocult
power2
Is. What did Solness mean by say
ing that he found a salutary self
torture in allowing his wife to do him
an. injustice?
IA. OF what did he accuse DR..
Herbal?
Is. What effect did the burning of
the castle have on the material life of
Solness7 What morbid idea did he
entertain in regard to his luck?
Is. Give entire story of former
of Solness and Hilda.
II. Explain the dread of the young
err generation and how to Solness it
meant memorable retribution..
Is. What burden of debt did Sol
ness feel that he owed Aline? What
comments did HiIda make on duty as
expressed by Aline?
10. Show how the power of sugges-
ton is again startlingly illustrated by
Hilda in telling Solness that he alone
should be allowed to build.
20. Relate Solness's story of the
fire to Hilda.
81. What great terrible question
gnawed at his heart night and day?
%. What was Solness's own ex-
PLANTATION of his power?
%. What discussion took place
about sickly consciences and robust
consciences?
"a What influence in regard to
Ragnar's drawings did Hilda exert?
%. How did Hilda urge Solness to
the frightfully thrilling task of plac-
ing the wreath on the pinnacle Of the
tower? What is the inner meaning?
26. What was the price that Sol
ness paid for his opportunity to build?
"Aline, too, has a talent for building.
not houses and towers, and spires
not such things as l work away at
but for building up the souls of little
children. For building up children's
souls in perfect balance, and in noble
and beautiful forms. For enabling
them to soar up into erect and full
grown human souls"