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olavboi1003's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ellie_bronte's review against another edition
5.0
Since I had to read it for class I entered the play knowing what to look out for; however, even without a set goal in mind this is a very thought-provoking piece. Strange enough I could sympathize with Hedda although she was very unstable and manipulative. The lifestyle she married into seemed like a nightmare, having a husband who found the excitement in old documents and organizing. Of course, she shouldn't have married into that lifestyle if she knew she wouldn't be happy, but I digress.
A theme of the play that I loved was the restraint that society and daily matters place on different classes. Hedda couldn't do very much without raising suspicion of those around her, a baby on the way threatened to take her beauty away, her husband is as exciting as dryer lint and the man she had an affair with in the past spent his time with a very meek woman. Not to mention someone like Judge Brack breathing down her neck throughout the play... man that guy is creepy. I know it's stupid to say that I love the conversation of the play but there was something so real about it to me. The characters weren't black and white, good or bad. Everyone was complex and it showed through their words. And it just seemed like something I could overhear my neighbors talking about - maybe not shooting but regular things like slippers, job situations, etc.
I'm glad I had to read this play and all of its subtle and unsubtle wickedness!
A theme of the play that I loved was the restraint that society and daily matters place on different classes. Hedda couldn't do very much without raising suspicion of those around her, a baby on the way threatened to take her beauty away, her husband is as exciting as dryer lint and the man she had an affair with in the past spent his time with a very meek woman. Not to mention someone like Judge Brack breathing down her neck throughout the play... man that guy is creepy. I know it's stupid to say that I love the conversation of the play but there was something so real about it to me. The characters weren't black and white, good or bad. Everyone was complex and it showed through their words. And it just seemed like something I could overhear my neighbors talking about - maybe not shooting but regular things like slippers, job situations, etc.
I'm glad I had to read this play and all of its subtle and unsubtle wickedness!
sydtravis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tishkova's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
heddabale's review against another edition
5.0
Henrik Ibsen, du gjorde det jaggu igjen du din grisegutt! Min kjære navnesøster er den perfekte blandingen av kaos og manipulasjon, og klarer jaggu å dra med seg alle rundt henne i gjørma. Og det må man jo nesten bare heie på, særlig når det hele ender med at hun inspirer andre til å ta livet av seg før hun skyter seg selv som et siste fuck you.
Etter alt tullet med UiB, University of Glasgow, Lånekassen og visumsøknad, er det veldig lett å kjenne seg igjen i Hedda som kjeder seg så grønn at hun bestemmer seg for å ødelegge seg selv og andre. Følte meg veldig sett i dette stykket, og er overbevist om at Hedda ikke er ond men bare girlbosset litt for nærme solen. En meget ærlig sak. Må også trekke frem at jeg koser meg noe voldsomt fordi 99% av dialogen i første akt handler om «deilig - deilige Hedda».
Kan virkelig anbefale denne til alle som har mye innestengt sinne og synes alle rundt dem er meget dumme.
Etter alt tullet med UiB, University of Glasgow, Lånekassen og visumsøknad, er det veldig lett å kjenne seg igjen i Hedda som kjeder seg så grønn at hun bestemmer seg for å ødelegge seg selv og andre. Følte meg veldig sett i dette stykket, og er overbevist om at Hedda ikke er ond men bare girlbosset litt for nærme solen. En meget ærlig sak. Må også trekke frem at jeg koser meg noe voldsomt fordi 99% av dialogen i første akt handler om «deilig - deilige Hedda».
Kan virkelig anbefale denne til alle som har mye innestengt sinne og synes alle rundt dem er meget dumme.
ebunk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sms8493's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jenmkin's review against another edition
3.0
You could do some intense psychological analysis of this text