The mind and mental processes can affect and shape human behavior. Some of the most subtle actions are the result of a person's emotion, processing, and provide underlying messages unknowingly exposed and communicated. This happens internally and is revealed by accidental or unintentional conduct. Hedda Gabler is a wealthy European woman who lives a life of nobility and service. Pampered and easily neglected by her companions, she is not overwhelmed by the amount of praise she receives in her home. His strange and awkward behavior reveals the lack of foundation in his marriage. In Hedda Gabler, Henrik Ibsen uses stage directions to portray Hedda as a furtively vexatious, manipulative, and discontented woman trapped in marriage, and in doing so he presents the restrictive lifestyle of wealthy Victorian women. Wearing a facade, Hedda is unaware of her appearance. like someone disturbed and clandestine. Hearing her husband compare himself to Lövborg, Hedda turns “towards BRACK laughing, with a touch of contempt” (Ibsen 31). Laughing artificially, she intends to hide her misery, assert her pride and avoid pity. Through her sarcastic and disconcerted tone, she intends to communicate to Brack her annoyance towards Tesman. In the midst of their discussion, Thea describes having an influence on Lövborg, and Hedda “[conceals] an involuntary sneer” (Ibsen 26). The words “conceals” (Ibsen 26) and “unintentional” (Ibsen 26) attempt to highlight her stealth and jealousy towards Thea's ability to influence her spouse. On some occasions, she is unable to contain her irritation. Left alone, “Hedda, now very serious… looks through the curtain… takes Lövborg’s package… turns around and listens…” (Ibsen 80). By actions such as "homies" (Ibsen 80) ...... middle of paper ...... apart. During the 1980s, readers, especially women, likely felt confronted and alienated. In efforts to connect Hedda Gabler with the public, she may have been rejected at the time due to the contrast between norms and rebellious, strong artistic expression. Ibsen intends to describe the underlying literature and symbolism involved; wealth cannot replace true joy and love. Individuals want freedom, free will, an opinion, a voice, a mind, and prefer to have their own choice. Additionally, people may not have control over certain situations but must learn to get the most out of life because emotions can be shaped and managed. After Hedda chooses to marry Tesman, she regretfully spends her life chained to being his emotional security and continually tries to make up for the mistake of her life, as shown in the stage directions of the play..