Gina's Perception of Hjalmar
Hedvig clearly adores Hjalmar so I figured that was little too easy...
Gina: Are you glad when you have something nice to tell your father when he comes home at night?
Hedvig: Yes, for things here are pleasanter then.
Gina: Well, there's something to that.
(139)
Hedvig's line of "pleasanter then" was the major tip off that something was wrong with the family dynamics. Gina's response of "Well, there's something to that." is rather ambiguous and the tone seems rather tired if that makes any sense. I interpret it as possibly meaning that Gina is happy when Hedvig is happy.
Gina: Really? Oh Hjalmar, you know everything
This is one of the strange things Gina has done so far, ranging from this flattery to her enthusiasm in helping take off his coat. Almost as if she is trying her hardest to make Hjalmar happy.
Gina: (looking at him, becoming wary). Yes no doubt about it.
This was in response to somewhat deeper questioning on Gregers' part regarding how long Gina has been married to Hjalmar. We discussed this in class, but it is a clue regarding the state of Gina's marriage.
All in all, Gina seems to almost fear Hjalmar who behaves rather oddly throughout the act.
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