The passage for analysis, extracted from "The Wild Duck," takes place in the middle of Act Two, where Hjalmar has returned from Werle's residence. The action preceding the scene involves Hedvig's discovery that Hjalmar has failed to bring home a gift for her. The passage begins with his reaction to Hedvig's disappointment; his speech and actions throughout the passage are very indicative of his nature and his position in the family. When ... tends to be a little ambiguous. The exchange between Hjalmar and Ekdal at the beginning of the passage is very vague - who is the "she" that has "gone in...

• Word Count: 1408
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate