Modern Drama
Hedda Gabler
December 2024
Topics:
01 02 03 04
1st Wave Feminism 2nd Wave Feminism 3rd Wave + How Hedda relate to
Postmodern feminism Feminism
Agenda
The work of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen carries feminist and
Thesis postmodern feminist ideologies that follow the literature through
statement the years equally highlighting and representing women under
patriarchal and societal oppression.
Discussion Question
Ideas
Hedda’s manipulative and power-mongering traits are
not intrinsic to her as an individual, but the
culmination of her frustrations about lack of control in
her life, and dealing with societal constraints, and
patriarchal oppression.
Elements of Drama
Ideas
Elements of Drama
First Wave
01
Thesis
Ibsen utilizes the 4 act writing structure
to present the story to the audience.
Statement
Characters
02 Ibsen's characters drive the plot using
their intense actions, motivations, and
conflicts. ,
03 Catharsis
Does the catharsis reside in the “Good for
Her” tone of the play, or in the event of
her death? Perhaps somewhere in
between.
Dramatic Structure
Spectacle
Elements of Drama
Spectacle
“A large, pleasantly and tastefully furnished drawing room, decorated in
somber tones. In the rear wall is a wide doorway with the curtains pulled
back. This doorway leads into a smaller room decorated in the same style. In
the right wall of the drawing room is a folding door leading into the hall. In
the opposite wall, a glass door also with its curtains pulled back. Outsite,
through the windows, part of a covered veranda can be seen, along with trees
in their autumn colors….”
Elements of Drama
Rhythm
For rhythm lets focus on the opening scene of the 1993 version of
this play, on Digital Theater+
https://appleton.hartwick.edu:2145/content/productions/hedda-g
abler#about (Time at 1:40)
Elements of Drama
Who is the main protagonist of this play? Who is the
antagonist? Or…..
02 Tragic hero ? Good / Bad /
Discussion
Question
Discussion Question
Playing with Pistols: Female Masculinity in Henrik
Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. By, Jenny Björklund
Hedda and Mrs. Elvested represent differing aspects of femininity
along a spectrum. Mrs. Elvestead represents traditional femininity,
while Hedda represents a more radical approach to Feminism.
Academic Articles
Do you think Hedda’s actions were justified by her
circumstances? Why or why not?
03
Discussion
Question
Discussion Question
Negotiating Between Then and Now:
Directing Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. By John
Staniunas
This essay explores the importance of dramaturgical work
and the key to creating a successful production.
Artistic Article
Do you think Hedda Gabler’s struggles and conflicts
I are still relevant
today?
04
Discussion
Question
Discussion Question
Do you think themes of power and control are prevalent
I in the play?
Are there other themes that are being overlooked?
05
Discussion
Question
Discussion Question
https://www.proquest.com/docview/1812834279?parentSessionId=Vrw4
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cholarly%20Journals
Sources https://www.litcharts.com/lit/hedda-gabler/themes/power-and-influence
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/162641556.pdf
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