Ghosts

The story "Ghosts" by Henrik Ibsen relates to my big question well. My question is, How do our everyday choices effect our lives in the long run?

Osvald's father (Captain Alving) choses to have an affair with the housemaid, this spur of the moment decision not only effects Captain Alvin's life, but his son Osvlad's as well. Osvald is in love with Regina, but cannot be with her because she is his stepsister (daughter of Captain Alving as the maid.)

Mrs. Alving is effected as well, she strains herself to near death to protect her husband's secret- and his reputation.

When Osvald decides to gauge his eyes out, not only is he physically effecting his body and his life, but he breaks the heart of his mother, and Regina as well.

This web of actions effects many, not just the outcome of their lives, but the outcome of other's lives as well.