Hedda Gabler
Play by Henrik Ibsen
Who is Mr. Loevborg?
Loevborg had been a fan of Hedda. He is a writer. He is a middle-aged person. He tries to grip Hedda but she turns him out of her friends circle.
Why does Loevborg start drinking wine?
Loevborg starts drinking wine when Hedda discords him and get him out of her friends circle. He wants to get rid of life but Mrs. Elvsted comes to him as a sign of life.
How Mrs. Elvsted helps Loevborg?
Mrs. Elvsted brings Loevborg back to life. She helps him in starting a new life, a life without Hedda. She
also helps him in completing his book. She further helps him in his research work.
What do you know about Hedda Gabler?
Hedda Gabler is the daughter of General Gabler. She is the heroin of the play. She is a frustrated character. She
is against the dominance of male in the society.
What kinds of ideas Hedda have?
She does not want to obey the traditions of her society. She is against the society that is dominated by males. She wants to see the women equal to the men.
Why Hedda had to marry George Tesman?
Hedda had to marry George Tesman on the basis of two reasons; first, her age has reached to 28 years; secondly, George is a wealthy person and she sees her future safe.
From where do Hedda and George return when the play opens?
When the play opens, Hedda and George return from a long honeymoon tour.
Who welcomes the new married couple at home?
Tesman's aunts, Mrs. Ran and Mrs. Juju, welcome the newly married couple. They both have also brought Tesman up.
How Hedda behaves with Tesman's aunts?
She behaves with Tesman's aunts rudely. They welcome her with open heart but she ignores them and runs towards her room.
Who buys a new house for the couple?
Both Tesman's aunts purchase a new house for the couple. They are of the opinion that the couple may live there happy according to their own wills.
What is the full name of aunt Juju?
The full name of aunt Juju is Juliane Tesman.
What does Hedda ask Tesman to do when Mrs. Elvsted tells them about the absence of Loevborg from his house?
Hedda asks Tesman to write a letter to Loevborg to invite him to their home when Mrs. Elvsted tells them
about the absence of Loevborg from his house.
Why Mrs. Elvsted is worried about Loevborg?
Mrs. Elvsted is worried about Loevborg because she is handsome amount as reality of his book and she is money.
How Hedda and Tesman behave Mrs. Elvsted?
Hedda and Tesman behave Mrs. Elvsted well. They console her and make her satisfied that Loevborg will not start drinking.
Had Hedda and Mrs. Elvsted been classmates?
Yes, Hedda and Mrs. Elvsted had been classmates. In class Hedda's behavior to Mrs. Elvsted
was imperative. So in practical life too, Mrs. Elvsted was afraid of her.
How Mrs. Elvsted comes near to Loevborg?
Mrs. Elvsted was fed up of her old husband. Loevborg comes to teach her children. Therefore, she makes
contacts with him to pass her time.
What is the reaction of Hedda when Loevborg tells her that he is going to commit suicide?
When Loevborg asks Hedda that he is going to commit suicide, she encourages him instead of stopping. She furthers offers him her pistol for the purpose.
Does Hedda give Loevborg the matter of his book?
No, she does not give Loevborg the matter of his book. It shows that she hates him to the extent.
What did Hedda tell her husband about burning the matter of Loevborg's book?
She told her husband that she burnt the matter of Loevborg's book so that he might not become a
professor at University in palace of Tesman.
Is Tesman happy to hear the logic of burning the matter of Loevborg's book?
Yes, he is happy to hear the logic of Hedda about burning the matter of Loevborg's book. He thinks that
his wife loves him much and she does not want him to lose the opportunity of professorship at university.
Why Loevborg commits suicide?
Loevborg much dejected at the rude behavior of Hedda. He takes her pistol and shoots himself.
What was effect of Mrs. Elvsted's and Loevborg affair on Hedda?
Hedda becomes jealous when she learns about the Mrs. Elvsted's and Loevborg love affair. She hates and
ignores Mrs. Elvsted.
What do you know about Judge Brack?
Judge Brack is a joint friend of Hedda and Tesman. He helps them in purchasing a new house for them. He asks Tesman not to spend lavishly because it is possible that he will not get professorship at university.
At University, who is the rival of Tesman that can get professorship in place of him?
Mr. Loevborg is a rival of Tesman at university to get professorship in place of him. Tesman is always afraid of him.
What is the reaction of Tesman and Hedda on the arrival of Judge Brack?
Tesman get worried but Hedda remains playing with pistols on the arrival of Judge Brack.
What did Hedda tell Judge Brack about her honeymoon?
She told Judge Brack that her honeymoon tour was boring one. She told him that Tesman remains busy in his books during tour. It seems that both are living a boring life.
What type friendship do we find between Hedda and Judge Brack?
When Hedda tells Judge Brack about her dull and drab life with her husband Tesman, he feels sorry for her and offers her friendship. She agrees for a limited friendship.
Does Loevborg receive Tesman's letter?
Yes, Loevborg receives Tesman's letter. After reading the letter, he comes to see Tesman in his house.
What is the attitude of other people when Loevborg comes back to Tesman?
Tesman, Judge Brack and all others praise Loevborg's book. They all are happy to see him. They all want to see him like a sensible man.
Why does Hedda let Loevborg off?
Hedda let Loevborg off because he is not in her good book. She forces him to go with Tesman and Brack
who are going to attend a party.
Why does Loevborg drink too much in the party?
He drinks too much in the party because he is much upset. He has just returned after a meeting with Hedda.He is upset at her behavior. He revives his golden days with her.
What does Loevborg lose at the party?
He loses the matter of his book at the party. Tesman finds it and gives it to Hedda. He asks her to return it to Loevborg next morning.
What is the reaction of Hedda when Tesman asks her to visit his ill aunt?
Hedda refuses when Tesman asks her to visit his ill aunt. It shows lack of mutual understating between them.
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