Rosmersholm

Realism is a prominent element in Rosmersholm. The issues faced in the play parallel those that people experience in everyday life. The issue about Christianity is something that people think to themselves when times are bad. Also when Rosmer and Rebecca commit suicide, it shows an eerie resemblance to terrorist’s suicide bombings, since they are killing themselves to prove their loyalty. Also, another element of realism is the complexity of the characters. People that we assume are sweet and nice, turn out to be dark and deceiving. Rebecca came into Rosmer’s life with her innocent ways and eventually admitted to “pushing” Rosmer’s deceased wife over the edge mentally, causing her to commit suicide. All of these elements make me believe that realism is a major part of Rosmersholm. I enjoyed reading the play as a whole because of the realism involved. Everyday issues coupled with explosive characters can make for an easy-reading play.