Of all the literary techniques that Gustave Flaubert and Henrik Ibsen use to perfect their craft, foreshadowing was the most prevalent one. Foreshadowing's purpose is to hint at the future events in the literary piece. In this case, both authors foretell the downfall of the main female character in each work: Emma Bovary in Madame Bovary and Hedda Tesman in "Hedda Gabler."" Both authors use figurative language, characterization through behavior and actions, and imagery to foreshadow the dramatic downfalls of these damsels in self-inflicted distress.
Gustave Flaubert is famed for his obsession with perfecting his craft. In Madame Bovary, he hints at the downfall and death of Emma through figurative language. Emma thinks that she is in love with Charles before their marriage, but then, "felt that she must have been mistaken since the happiness which should have resulted from this love had not come to her,"" (Flaubert 29). Her unhappiness in this marriage foreshadows bad outcomes of these conflicts. Emma believes that, "love ought to come like a storm. It did not occur to her that rain forms puddles on a flat roof when the drainpipes are clogged,"" (Flaubert 87). This use of figurative language has a negative connotation, suggesting that Emma s search for her love will backfire on her. Also, the reference to storms has a negative connotation. Throughout literature's history, rain remained a major symbol for sadness, with rain drops resembling the fall of tears. Therefore, the allusion to storms in Emma's view of love is interpreted as a bad omen.
Henrik Ibsen also uses figurative language to foreshadow the ruin of Hedda in "Hedda Gabler."" Hedda complains about the smell of lavender and pot-pourri in the house (Ibsen 207). She says that the house has, "a sort of odour of death. Like a bouquet the day after a ball."" Though this figurative language spoken by Hedda foreshadows Aunt Rina s death, it also foretells her own.
In Ibsen's play, there is repeated association with Hedda and fire. ... When Hedda tends to the fire in Act 3, there is definite foreshadowing of events to come. ... Hedda repeatedly remarks, "I am burning your child.... The manuscript and the personification it embodies eventually leads to the downfall of Hedda and Lovborg. ... Hedda Gabler's pistols do just that. ...
In Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler, the main character, Hedda Tesman represents a manipulative and powerful young woman seeking to control the lives of those around her. ... Hedda destroys the things which she cannot accept. ... You must say du to me and call me Hedda- (15). ... In Act III, when Lovborg comes to Hedda, distressed at the loss of his new book, Hedda does not tell him that she possesses it. ... The social status that supported Hedda's life as a seemingly powerful woman also determined her downfall. ...
Hedda Gabler Society and social issues play an important role in the outcome of the novel, "Hedda Gabler." ... Also, In Act 4, when Hedda discovers that Ejlert met a horrible death, she is disgusted. ... There was some foreshadowing of this act at different parts throughout the play. ... It is interesting to notice that Hedda is such a powerful character. ... To conclude, Hedda is a powerful character and shows the hypocrisy of society in Ibsen's novel, Hedda Gabler. ...
This sentiment is emboldened in Hedda's lust for self-expression and freedom. ... Hedda derives a sadistic pleasure at the use of pistols. ... Thus her use of pistols also shows Hedda's cold-heartedness. ... It shows how the horror of the present seems asphyxiating for Hedda. ... Hedda, in the end was forced to succumb. ...
What is the role of Hedda Gabler and how does Hedda control everyone's life? ... In truth Hedda is jealous of Mrs. ... Hedda is of a loose character. ... Often described as Hedda's alter ego, Lovborg had an intense relationship with Hedda during childhood. ... Hedda was in control; Lovborg could not resist himself from not telling Hedda everything. ...
In Hedda Gabler, Ibsen's use of sarcasm is comedic and is used in many scenes where Hedda is flirting with different male characters. ... The main character involved with the flirting is Hedda herself. ... Judge Brack then comments to Hedda, "Of course. ... Hedda then comments," Oh, I"m sure you"re an exception, Judge." ... In Ibsen's Hedda Gabler Hedda is a very deceiving character who is also very flirtatious and lustful. ...
Within this room are General Gabler's portrait and Hedda's piano that link Hedda to her history and premarital identity as Hedda Gabler, the aristocratic daughter of a general as opposed to the ornamental wife or trophy wife of Jorgen Tesman. ... Hedda's use of this room signifies her need to retreat from the bourgeois environment and represents Hedda's alienation from the society she is trapped in. ... The pistols reveal much about Hedda's character and psyche especially in her interactions with Lovborg; Hedda invites Lovborg to commit suicide "beautifully" and to He...
Ibsen: Hedda Gabler Act 1 Throughout Act 1, the setting takes place in Tesman's living room. ... Hedda Gabler from early on in the play shows that she is of a much higher class that Tesman. ... This shows that Hedda Gabler is of a very aristocratic class and is difficult to please. ... This critical nature of Hedda got Tesmans attention and he commented that Hedda should be nicer to Auntie Juju. ... There is a strong sense in the first act that Hedda craves control. ...
