Hedda Gabler

How do Hedda and Aunt Julie get along?

• Aunt Julie does not seem to like Hedda.

• Hedda and Aunt Julie share an immediate bond.

• Aunt Julie wants to be friends with Hedda.

• Hedda is intimidated by aunt Julie.

Explain in your own words your first expression of the main character Hedda Gabler.

Aunt Julie arrives in the first act, leaving a piece of her clothing, which Hedda makes a disapproving comment upon. What exactly is that?

In Act 1 of Hedda Gabler, Hedda and Tesman have just returned from a trip. Where were they, and what did they do?

How much interest does Hedda show in getting along with .all the Tesman family? Give an example.

What brought Lovborg back to town?

• He wanted to start a career as a merchant and become rich.

• Lovborg needed to see his family after a long stay away from home.

• The man needed to face his obligations.

• He published a book that was very well received and he became too restless and excited to live in the country.

Who is Mrs Elvsted?

• She is the local school teacher.

• She was once romantically involved with Jörgen Tesman.

• She is the local shop keeper.

• She is Jörgen's mother-in-law.

How much interest does Hedda show in getting along with all the Tesman family? Provide an example for your answer.