Hedda

Play Review

In the play Hedda Gabler, by Henrik Ibsen, I experienced many emotions. I felt that the author did a wonderful job at portraying an array emotions and scenarios that would be life like. When I began the story I was drawn immediately to the devious character of Hedda because of her snide remarks and rude comments. I first had the unpleasant feeling about this character when she made an uncalled for remark about the bonnet, "Look there! She has left her old bonnet lying about on a chair.... Just fancy, if any one should come in and see it!" As I continued the story and found that Hedda had intentionally negatively commented about the bonnet knowing it was Aunt Julia's, I found the whole scenario to be repugnant. As the story progressed her character consistently insulted and demeaned others, it was clear to see she was not an admirable woman. Another thing that struck me about the story was when Eilert Lovborg  was introduced into the story. I found it extremely odd when he was speaking to Hedda about their history together. This scene in the play drew me in, and made me wonder, it intrigued me for more information. As more characters such as Mrs. Elvsted were introduced into the story the plot was unraveling and the climax was reaching its capitol. As I caught on to the story, i was shocked when I found out how devious Hedda was. Once she started to medal with the relationship of Mr. Lovborg and Mrs. Elvsted i was disgusted at the way she manipulated Mr. Lovborg with their history. Even though she was married and not necessarily happy, I feel as though she should have rejoiced for the potential Mr. Lovborg had with his career, and love life. Instead the fact that she used her power over Lovborg to kill himself made me sick, i feel as though she was only jealous of the relationship that Mr. Lovborg had with Mrs. Elvsted! Once she had burned to manuscript, and lied to everyone except George, I could feel it inside that I truly disliked her. When she had committed suicide, I honestly found it nothing less that appropriate. She had torn apart lives, and thought only of herself. This play was very well thought through, and extremely dramatic.