Hedda Gabler Lesson Plan

Consider the following passage. What is Aunt Juliana trying to imply about Tesman and Hedda?

MISS TESMAN. Oh, you soon make friends with an invalid. And I do so much need someone to live for—I, too. Well, thank God, in this house as well, there soon ought to be work that an old aunt can turn her hand to.

HEDDA. Oh, forget about us—

TESMAN. Yes, think how pleasant it would be for the three of us if—

HEDDA. If—?

TESMAN (uneasily). Oh, nothing. It’ll all take care of itself. Let’s hope so. Uh?

MISS TESMAN. Ah, yes. Well, I expect you two have things to talk about. (Smiles.) And perhaps Hedda has something to tell you, George.

In this passage, Aunt Juliana is clearly hoping...