'Hedda Gabler'- Thea

Question 1

Explanation of character

Answer 1

• initially anxious and meek

- we discover that she is determined and resilient

Question 2

Relevant context

Answer 2

• 1890 traditional class structure that characterised Norway in the 19th century had been shaken up - Thea goes against expectations of women and leaves her husband

Question 3

Aims/preferred audience response

Answer 3

• refreshing and spirited whilst also displaying an aspect of weariness
• assume that i am nervous and insecure
• want audience to see journey that Thea takes where she comes out strong

Question 4

Costume

Answer 4

• “smartly but not fashionably dressed” - conveys social status and contrasts to Hedda

Question 5

Moment 1

Answer 5

• When she first enters in Act One (pg 22)

- comfortable talking to Tesman but not Hedda

Question 6

Moment 2

Answer 6

• when Hedda and Thea are left alone on stage (pg 26)
• She succumbs to Hedda’s false sense of kindness as she is naive and gullible
• audience are able to see Hedda manipulating Thea

Question 7

Moment 3

Answer 7

• when she is resilient and wants to re-write Eilert’s book

- Thea completely undercuts the stereotype of women in the 1890s as she takes charge