# Duty vs. Freedom in Ghosts

> Theme guide for Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen.

Mrs. Alving's struggle between societal duty and personal freedom is a core conflict, as she reflects on how her adherence to 'duty and obligation' led to a loveless marriage and a life of lies.

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