# Hedda Gabler — Character guide

> Key figures in Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen.

- [Hedda Gabler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/hedda_gabler.md): The protagonist, a complex and manipulative woman trapped in a stifling marriage.
- [George Tesman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/george_tesman.md): Hedda's scholarly and devoted husband, focused on his academic career.
- [Judge Brack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/judge_brack.md): A cynical and manipulative friend of the Tesmans who seeks power over Hedda.
- [Ejlert Lövborg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/ejlert_lovborg.md): A brilliant but troubled writer and former rival of Tesman for Hedda's affection.
- [Thea Elvsted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/thea_elvsted.md): A timid but determined woman who leaves her husband to support Lövborg's work.
- [Juliana Tesman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/juliana_tesman.md): Tesman's loving aunt who raised him and dotes on his marriage.
- [Berta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/berta.md): The Tesmans' maid, loyal and familiar with the family's ways.
- [Aunt Rina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/aunt_rina.md): Tesman's elderly and bedridden aunt, mentioned but never seen on stage.
- [Mademoiselle Diana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/mademoiselle_diana.md): A singer and keeper of a disreputable house visited by Lövborg.
- [Sheriff Elvsted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/sheriff_elvsted.md): Thea's much older husband, a local sheriff mentioned but not seen.
- [Secretary Falk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hedda_gabler_se/characters/secretary_falk.md): A deceased acquaintance mentioned in passing by Aunt Juliana.

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