For me it would seem much easier to compare Hedda with many of Ibsen's other characters, but I think that comparing her to Gregers and Ekdal from The Wild Duck to be one of the most difficult comparisons. I think Hedda is more like Gregers then she is to Ekdal. She is restrained by her acceptance of society's values, by the narrowness of her social circle, and by her limited interests. Gregers too feels that …
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…act" like. He blantently tells Gregers and Gina to "get over it" and live their marriage his way. In comparison, Hedda is not a sexual person, but loves to hear the tales and stories of other peoples' encounters with the act. She though does not necessarily say it is completely bad that these people are doing these sexual acts, but she in no way, shape, or form wants to have anything to do with them.