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    Notes On Hedda Gabler

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    The document provides analysis of characters and themes in Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler". It examines Hedda's motivations and desire for control over others. It compares Hedda to other characters like Lovborg, who represents freedom and passion, while her husband Tesman is depicted as mundane. The analysis suggests tensions arise from conflicts between Hedda's aristocratic background and her husband's lower social status.

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    The document provides analysis of characters and themes in Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler". It examines Hedda's motivations and desire for control over others. It compares Hedda to other characters like Lovborg, who represents freedom and passion, while her husband Tesman is depicted as mundane. The analysis suggests tensions arise from conflicts between Hedda's aristocratic background and her husband's lower social status.

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    The document provides analysis of characters and themes in Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler". It examines Hedda's motivations and desire for control over others. It compares Hedda to other characters like Lovborg, who represents freedom and passion, while her husband Tesman is depicted as mundane. The analysis suggests tensions arise from conflicts between Hedda's aristocratic background and her husband's lower social status.

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    Notes On Hedda Gabler

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    Goh Qi Shuen
    The document provides analysis of characters and themes in Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler". It examines Hedda's motivations and desire for control over others. It compares Hedda to other characters like Lovborg, who represents freedom and passion, while her husband Tesman is depicted as mundane. The analysis suggests tensions arise from conflicts between Hedda's aristocratic background and her husband's lower social status.

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    The way she killed herself is scandalous but shes so afraid of scandal so in a way its a personal triumph for

    her to not conform. Its beautiful cuz youre in control over your own death and you decide how you die. The only way she can take control is to kill herself/manipulate others. Her killing herself is an act of self-assertion. Heddas death is meaningless as it effects no change. Bouquets of flowers are peoples congratulations; Hedda doesnt wanna see the flowers as it reflects her marriage. From Aunt Julles and Bertes convo at the start of Act 1, we can tell Hedda is demanding, fearful, thought highly of, superior, and is someone who gets what she wants. General Gablers daughter Hedda is used to aristocracy, has expectations. Tesmans are average. This foreshadows tensions. Conflict of social status, Hedda high, Tesmans low. Aunt Julles always the one who wants to hug, not Hedda. Hedda asked Tesman to draw curtains Dom!Hedda Heddas desire for control is manifested in her interactions with Aunt Julle: She calls Aunt Julle Mrs Tesman despite Aunt Julles wishes. Shows she doesnt wanna succumb to Aunt Julles orders, and wants to remove herself from the Tesmans. Home: private sphere but Hedda behaves like shes in a public space. Shes asserting her status over them. Leaves: represent passing of time, getting closer to day of labour and responsibilities. Piano: economic status, and Heddas old life and status. Old piano doesnt fit into parlour // Hedda doesnt fit in. Hedda cares more about Theas relationship with Lovborg than Tesman. Similarities between Hedda and Thea: 1) Both are very interested in Lovborg 2) NO CHILDREN 3) Both dont like their husbands, cant stand their homes 4) Both marriages are transactions (Thea married cuz her husband wanted a cheaper governess, Hedda because Tesman promised her a social life and was willing to support Hedda) 5) Both can exert some form of control over Lovborg Differences between Hedda and Thea: 1) Thea is very timid, Hedda is demanding and manipulative 2) Thea is controlled by her husband, Hedda controls Tesman 3) Thea ran away from home, Hedda would never do that because she is afraid of societys reaction (Thea has courage to act, Hedda doesnt) 4) Thea and Heddas hair. (Thea: wild. Sex appeal, fertiliy) The mired manuscript is gonna be made again: nothing Hedda does has a lasting effect. Lovborg didnt die beautifully like Hedda wants, he was shot in the abdomen accidentally in a scandal instead of committing suicide by shooting himself in the temple. Lovborg Both want same job Both entangled with Thea and Hedda Same age Tesman

    Slim and lean, dark brown hair Elegant new suit Dark gloves, top hat Older and haggard Future

    Plump, round face Fair hair, glasses Indoor clothes Youthful History, past

    Both manipulated by Hedda Both no child (Tesman: baby, Lovborg: manuscript) Confident, suave intend to outshine you Compatible with Hedda Ambitious Creates (powerful) that Passion Goes out see whats outside INTENTION FOR PUTTING BOOK OUT Appointment, pay Stuck behind sheltered wall More focused on appointment rather than advancement Focus is not on passion More short-termed goal Myopic Needs someone to agree with him Eh? Eh? Compatible with Thea Sheltered Classifies, organizes other peoples creations Wouldnt cross my mind to write about anything like

    Hedda fed off Lovborgs life (wanted to know about debauchery depravity etc.) Lovborg gets inspiration out of women. Hedda is more equal with Brack, she opens herself up to him. Hedda dominates Lovborg and Tesman, she manipulates them. Lovborg: Living precariously Brack: Equal companion Tesman: Economic dependence Lovborg fulfils Heddas Dionysian ideals of freedom, wildness, sexual debauchery, mystery. Lovborg is Heddas life force. Hedda is terrified of losing control. Shes sexually repressed, attracted to Lovborg, has sexual undertones with brack. When Hedda is in between Thea and Lovborg: She mediates the flow of convo. Thea is squeezed out of the convo; she cannot process the sexual undertones and is referred to like some glorified prop. Lovborg refers to himself and Thea as true companions to spite Hedda cuz thats what they used to be. So Ive got no power over you, is that it? implying that is Thea the one who has power over Lovborg? Lovborg values personal freedom, wont let himself be overly restrained by a person, wont let anyone shape him or dictate his actions. Lovborg trusted Thea but that trust was broken when he found out she was worried about his drinking, and doubted his ability to live his life properly/pull himself out of the depths of his sin.

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