John Gabriel Borkman is a four-act play by Henrik Ibsen, written in the late 19th century. The drama follows the downfall of a former bank manager, whose financial scandal destroyed his career and family ties. Tensions surface between his wife Gunhild, her twin sister Ella, and his son Erhart, each shaped by his past. Ella’s return rekindles old conflicts, exposing the deep wounds of love, resentment, and betrayal within the family. Obsessed with regaining power, Borkman ultimately faces a tragic end, symbolizing the futility of unchecked ambition.
