If you're fascinated by the complexities of gender dynamics, "The Father" provides an intense exploration. Mike Poulton's adaptation of Strindberg's classic play brings a fresh light to the timeless conflict, making it a captivating read for those intrigued by the power struggles within family and marriage.

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Laura and Adolf have a daughter, Bertha, whom they both wish to claim as their own. Laura tells Adolf that he cannot be sure he is her real father. Wrestling with this thought, driven mad by Laura’s malice and finally betrayed even by Bertha, Adolf is last seen being strapped into a straitjacket.

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