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प्रश्न
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann wants an article exposing social evils to be printed in the newspaper.
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उत्तर
This enrages Dr. Stockmann‘s brother, who sees this as an attack on his authority and reputation as the Mayor of the town. Consequently, the Mayor decides to provoke the people against the doctor.
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