Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

TESMAN [Shrieks to BRACK.]: Shot herself! Shot herself in the temple! Fancy that! Hedda Gabler; act IV, p. 149

Tesman’s use of his personal catchphrase, Fancy that, signifies in this scene _____.

his own lack of imagination
his complete shock at what Hedda did
Ibsen’s use of figurative language
the fulfillment of a foreshadowed event




Which of the following accurately describe what the pistols symbolize about Hedda Gabler? Select all that apply.

Her rejection of female roles
Her hunting for happiness
Her attraction to male traits
Her destructive power

Answer 1

1. B. His complete shock at what Hedda did
2. B. Her hunting for happiness, and D. Her destructive power

Answer 2

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

HEDDA: It gives me a sense of freedom to know that a deed of deliberate courage is still possible in this world,—a deed of spontaneous beauty. (Hedda Gabler; act 4; p. 139)

Hedda’s words here could be considered