Question

Describe what happens when Tesman opens the package from his aunt and shows it to Hedda. What do you learn about the characters from this interaction? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.
Hedda Gabler

Answer 1

When Tesman opens the package, he reveals that it contains slippers that he wore when he was a boy. He tells Hedda that his Aunt embroidered them herself, as a gift to him, so they are very special to him. Hedda essentially just ignores Tesman the entire time that he explains the importance of these slippers to her, and continues going about her business. When she finally does respond to him, she directly tells him that she does not care about them, or about what he has to say about them.

This reveals Hedda's rude, selfish nature, and Tesman's desperate desire for Hedda's approval and appreciation.