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Truth without Power: Rhetoric, Deliberation, and Parrhesia in Miller’s An Enemy of the People

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The discourse in the play highlights tensions between truth and power, showcasing the doctor’s struggle for moral authority.
Dr. Stockmann's speech reflects a blend of deliberative rhetoric, but ultimately fails to achieve effective followership or genuine public discourse.
Drawing from classical philosophy and modern theories, the article explores how the play’s genre reinforces the divide between truth and power.
The tragic elements in the play reveal how parrhesia and scapegoating complicate democratic participation and the will of the majority.

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This analysis shows how Dr. Stockmann's rhetoric affects democratic deliberation and power dynamics.

Sélima Lejri (2025) studied this question.

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