Which one of the following plays by Henrik Ibsen was described as 'an open sewer*?

Correct option is C

Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts faced harsh criticism, being labeled as “an open sewer” due to its daring exploration of topics like incest, venereal disease, and societal hypocrisy. The play challenged Victorian norms, and its raw treatment of controversial issues made it revolutionary yet shocking to contemporary audiences.
Information Booster:
1. Social Critique in Ghosts : Ibsen critiques societal hypocrisy, particularly in the moral duplicity of the bourgeoisie.
2. Controversial Themes: Addressed taboo subjects such as hereditary illness, which was daring for its time.
3. Legacy of Ghosts : The play is now celebrated for its bold critique of society and enduring relevance in discussing hidden societal issues.
Additional Information:
· (a) A Doll’s House : Examines gender roles and marriage but lacks the controversial themes of Ghosts.
· (b) An Enemy of the People : Focuses on environmental and political corruption but not in the intensely personal way of Ghosts.
· (d) The Wild Duck : Centers on family deception but does not provoke the same societal outrage as Ghosts.