Act 3 Hedda Gabler

Act III opens with the room completely enclosed; the curtains are drawn both over the door to the middle room and over the glass door leading outside. This is contrasted to the opening scene in Act I and The contrast between Hedda and Thea continues. Hedda awakens from her nap energized and happy and throws open the windows to let in the broad sunlight. Contrast to her behavior in Act I: she claimed she had slept badly, and she wanted the curtain drawn so that the broad sunlight would not shine into the room. Now she feels a sense of power and aliveness because she inspired Lovborg to return to his squandered life, which she has idealized into a courageous, free life.