Part one of term paper
The exposition of any play must be able to establish the essence of the play, and to captivate the audience. Hedda Gabler is no exception to the rule, and to such an end Ibsen is highly successful in Act I. Through the use of both direct and subtle narrative hints, he builds up conflict, leading to tension and suspense. The groundwork of the ...

Part two of term paper
... text, we can formulate an understanding of Act I’s success as an exposition to Hedda Gabler. Most importantly, an exposition of a play must be able to establish some degree of suspense and dramatic tension. To such an end, Act I is relatively successful. Hedda’s pregnancy is hinted at : directly through Jorgen mentioning Hedda’s “blossoming” twice, and subtly through Hedda’s clothes which are indicated in the stage directions to be “loosely-fitting”, which does not suit her “elegan ...