Henrik Ibsen's kitchen-sink drama, 'Hedda Gabler' gravitates around the intricate character of Hedda, whose capricious moods and tussle with societal roles make her a truly unconventional woman, nefariously attacking feminine ideals. ... Ibsen; through the character of Hedda condemns the norms of the patriarchal society in 19th century Europe. ... As Hedda states in elation "Oh wellI've got one thing at least that I can pass the time withMy pistols, Jorgen.General Gabler's pistols.... Hedda Gabler is quite a fascinating play that gives psychological insights into...

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Henrik Ibsen uses symbolism in his work of Hedda Gabler, to attach deeper meaning to familiar objects used in the play. ... In Ibsen's play, there is repeated association with Hedda and fire. ... Hedda Gabler's pistols do just that. ... Pistols are not widely understood to be a woman's object, especially in the times of Henrik Ibsen. ... The symbolism used by Ibsen allows the reader or viewer to gain an intricate view of his work, especially the character of Hedda Gabler. ...

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This is exactly the case for nineteenth century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. ... Though a majority of critics claim that Ibsen's works do not fall into this genre, the dramatic structure and protagonists of A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler prove that these works are feminist in nature. ... An inarguably feminist icon born of Ibsen's dramatic literature is Hedda Gabler. ... Hedda's opposition to such norms make her easily comparable to "Nora, the equally infamous heroine of A Doll's House, and many of Ibsen's other heroines, Hedda says no to marriage, mot...

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Ibsen's use of symbolism in Hedda Gabler is able to dramatically represent psychological states of individuals and give power to the delivery of key themes. ... Henrik Ibsen's play, Hedda Gabler is primarily concerned with representing and critiquing bourgeois Norwegian society in the nineteenth century. ... Hedda Gabler being a play these objects are visible to the audience and the symbols give power to the delivery of the themes. ... The protagonist of the play Hedda Gabler is represented as confined to this indoor space. ... Within this room are General Gabler's portrait ...

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In order to discuss the morphing of doll house' into prison' in A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler one must first examine what makes their domestic situations doll houses' in the first instance. ... Hedda brought up by her father, the general, takes on the role as Hedda Gabler - her father's daughter, as the title suggests. ... Form the outset the audience is places ill at ease with Hedda, Ibsen's first description being of her "dispassionate eyes-. ... The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen. ... Modern Dramatists: Henrik Ibsen. ...

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Henrik Ibsen's classic play, A Doll's House, takes into the account the role of women during his time period and also how they were treated. ... Ibsen's play commences with Hedda, the play's main character, and her husband George sitting in their home after a six month honeymoon. ... Elvsted- (Ibsen 35). ... Ibsen's twist on the presentation of the role of the woman presents a great deal of disagreement. ... Ibsen addressed the issue in a letter, which stated: "I shall not let a moment go by before replying briefly to the letter I have just had the pleasure of re...

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Henrik Ibsen lived in the Age of Invention and he alone invented the modern drama. ... Hadda Gabler on the other hand comes forth as a rebel. ... General Gabler had given her freedom yet had kept her from exercising it to the fullest. ... He demands that the reader examines his own life in the glare of Hedda's piercing eyes. ... The very best art cleanses the soul, and Henrik Ibsen is gentle in doing that as he scrubs you with a brittle brush in the freezing waters of fjords. ...

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