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ephemeral
ephemeral
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College - Freshman

Is there a relationship of art, beauty and violence in Hedda Gabler? 

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Posted by ephemeral on Saturday October 20, 2007 at 9:09 AM and tagged with hedda gabler, relationships, themes.

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  1. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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      Thea possesses a beauty, both on the inside and out, but it is her inner beauty that allows her love for Eilert to ruin her reputation. She leaves her loveless marriage to help reform Eilert. His drinking and scandalous behavior obstruct his ability to accomplish his art, writing. Thea sees that Eilert wants to do well, and out of love for him, invests her time and energy in trying to help him accomplish this. The violence of Eilert's self-inflicted gunshot wound, is a direct result from Thea's resignation that she cannot help him. By withdrawing her love, although he did not love her, ruined any chance of his being able to perfect his art.

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    Posted by renelane on Saturday October 20, 2007 at 9:32 AM

  2. cupid
    cupid Student
    College - Freshman

    i just realise i dont know how to check my inbox, as silly as it may sound. but i am doing on Hedda Gabler too. was wondering if u would like to discuss this topic. i sent u a message but i dont know how to get to your reply,if u replied that is.

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    Posted by cupid on Monday October 29, 2007 at 1:35 AM