Hedda Gabler · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen.
Hedda Gabler
major
Also known as Hedda, Mrs. Hedda, Hedda Tesman, Hedda Gabler, Hedda Rising, Hedda Gazing, Hedda Laughing, Hedda Stupid, Mrs. В Hedda
The protagonist, a complex and manipulative woman trapped in a stifling marriage.
George Tesman
major
Also known as Tesman, Mr. Tesman, George
Hedda's scholarly and devoted husband, focused on his academic career.
Judge Brack
major
Also known as Brack, Brack Laughing, Brack Smiling, Brack Bowing, Brack Smiles, Brack Starting, Brack Aha, Brack Vine leaves, Brack No, Brack Really, my dear Judge
A cynical and manipulative friend of the Tesmans who seeks power over Hedda.
Ejlert Lövborg
major
Also known as Lövborg, Eilert Lövborg, Eilert, Lovborg, Eilert Lovborg, Eilert LГ¶vborg, Mr. Lövborg, Mr. В LГ¶vborg, Lövborg Smiling
A brilliant but troubled writer and former rival of Tesman for Hedda's affection.
Thea Elvsted
major
Also known as Mrs. Elvsted, Thea, Thea Elvsted, Mrs. В Elvsted, Mrs. В Elvsted Rising, Mrs. В Elvsted DonвҖҷt
A timid but determined woman who leaves her husband to support Lövborg's work.
Juliana Tesman
supporting
Also known as Miss Juliana Tesman, Miss Tesman, Aunt Julia, Dear Aunt Julia, Auntie
Tesman's loving aunt who raised him and dotes on his marriage.
Berta
supporting
Also known as Berta, Berta Well, Berta Softly, Berta Judge Brack
The Tesmans' maid, loyal and familiar with the family's ways.
Aunt Rina
minor
Also known as Rina
Tesman's elderly and bedridden aunt, mentioned but never seen on stage.
Mademoiselle Diana
minor
Also known as Diana
A singer and keeper of a disreputable house visited by Lövborg.
Sheriff Elvsted
minor
Also known as Sheriff Elvsted
Thea's much older husband, a local sheriff mentioned but not seen.
Secretary Falk
minor
Also known as Falk, the late Mrs. Secretary Falk
A deceased acquaintance mentioned in passing by Aunt Juliana.