Hedda Gabler Respect and Reputation Quotes Page 1
Citations follow this format: (Act.Line). Every time a character talks counts as one line, even if what they say turns into a long monologue. We used Edmund Gosse and William Archer's translation.
| Quote #1 LØVBORG |
In another translation, this line reads: "I only want to win in the eyes of the world." Eilert doesn’t want money, he wants respect. Ironically, he flushes his reputation down the toilet later that night…
| Quote #2 LØVBORG |
Despite her apparent independence and rebellious attitude, Hedda is still restricted by her adherence to traditional values.
| Quote #3 LØVBORG |
Reputation is far more important than human life in Hedda Gabler, as we will see many more times in the acts that follow.
