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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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In our time at class we have read several plays such as the plays "Othello" and "Hedda Gabbler". Although these plays take part at very different times and locations both the themes and the characters in the plays remain extremely similar to one another. ... In "Othello" one of the most key themes within the play is the act of deception and control of others. ... For the next play, "Hedda Gabler", the main focus now lies upon Hedda Tesman better known as Hedda Gabler, who as the title suggests is the protagonist, she is also the most deceptive and contro...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Plays like A Doll's House, Hadda Gabler and Ghosts are classified under the second phase of his dramatic career. ... Similarly the main theme of Ghosts is the extent to which society invades personal lives. ... 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. ...

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• Grade Level: High School