Hedda Gabler is an 1890 play by Henrik Ibsen. As a woman in the Victorian era, Hedda, the play's central character, is unable to freely determine her future. Instead, she seeks to influence another person's fate, as is evident when she says to another character, ________

Which quotation from a translation of Hedda Gabler most effectively illustrates the claim?

Question

Accepted Answer

"I want for once in my life to have power to mould a human destiny."

Answer

"Then what in heaven's name would you have me do with myself?"

Answer

"Then I, poor creature, have no sort of power over you?"

Answer

"Faithful to your principles, now and for ever! Ah, that is how a man should be!"