From the play "Hedda Gabler" by Henrik Ibsen:
1. Tesman wants to return the manuscript to Lovborg because he <u>feels sorry for the other man</u> and <u>is a decent person</u>.
Explanation: Tesman slightly felt jealous of Lovborg but he felt guilty about it, and he was worried about how Lovsborg would feel about losing his manuscript.
2. Lovborg tells Thea this because <u>he wants to punish Thea.</u>
Explanation: The manuscript was symbolic for the love between him and Thea, but because he resorted back to drinking and plans to separate from her, he doesn't want to admit that he lost it and says this to hurt her.
