How Does Ibsen Present George In Hedda Gabler

This passage from Henrik Ibsen’s play, Hedda Gabler reveals the marital discord between George and Hedda Gabler. Hedda is having a conversation with her friend Judge Brack, and it is through this conversation that readers are made aware of the dissatisfactions Hedda has toward her husband her reasoning for marriage in the first place. Although this passage does not include direct interaction between Tesman and Hedda, Hedda instead reveals thoughts and feelings she would otherwise not say when conversing with her husband. It is then that Hedda’s honest feelings are disclosed.

Hedda initially describes George to be a, “specialist”, suggesting his occupation is scholarly and research driven. Despite his intelligence, a characteristic that deserves