It has been suggested that Hedda Gabler is a drama about the individual psyche -- a mere character study. It has even been written that Hedda Gabler "presents no social theme" (Shipley 333). On the contrary, I have found social issues and themes abundant in this work.
The character of Hedda Gabler centers around society and social issues. Her high social rank is indicated from the beginning, as
Does Hedda Gabler give way to the discussions of social issues?
