Hedda Gabler

Character Breakdown: Judge Brack

Everything I say about myself

Everything somebody else says about me

You find me changed?

Nonsense-it was a pleasure- P/T
But my dear fellow, youre coming to my stag
party this evening. You promised down on the
pier this evening. T
When I take my afternoon walk, Ill stop by and
fetch you.
Well have no more of that kind of fun today.
T
Because in that case I would have stopped by
a little bit earlier. T
And theres not the least little crack in the door
we could have conferred through. T
Also stupid of me. F
Dont worry, I can be patient. F
There wasnt a day that I didnt wish you were
home again. T
Well, I cant exactly answer for all the others.
But as far as Im concerned, you know that Ive
always cherished a a certain respect for the
marriage bond. Generally speaking, that is. F
All I want is to have a warm circle of intimate
friends, where I can be of use one way or
another, with the freedom to come and go as
as a trusted friend P/T, P/F
Frankly I prefer the lady. But the man, too, of
course, in his place. That kind of lets say,
triangular arrangement you cant imagine how
satisfying it can be all around. T
Who looks at your legs, is that it? T
Well, but suppose a third person came on
board and joined the couple. T
Whos not in the least a specialist. T
Unfortunately I was headed quite a different
way. F
Im afraid our rashness all too often does, Mrs.
Hedda. T
Well discuss it again in a years time at the
latest. T
We have plenty of time for that. Theres no one
due at my place till seven or half past. P/T
Well, Id say that victory and honor hm after
all, theyre very sweet F
Im delighted. F
I wouldnt advise the fair lady to try. F
Ive not been out of my clothes yet, Mrs.

Judge Brack was good enough to see me

right to my door
Yes, I rather suspect I have several friends
whod like to trade places with me.
Well, fortunately Judge Brack has gotten me
quite easy terms. Thats what he wrote
Hedda.
Judge Brack is here and says hed like to
greet you and the Doctor, maam.
Youre always welcome here.
Its really a treat to see you by daylight,
Judge!
Yes. A bit younger, I think.
You might thank Judge Brack for all the
trouble hes gone to-
Yes, youre a true friend.
Yes, we cant thank you enough.
Think about Hedda, Judge! You, who know
her so well I simply couldnt have her live
like a grocers wife.
Oh yes, please do. I dont know where Im
at.
Goodbye, Judge. And come again soon.
Good to see you again, Judge!
And now Judge, Im going to shoot you!
Thats what comes of sneaking in the back
way.
Oh dear I didnt hit you, did I?
All right, you can come in, Judge.
He didnt expect you so soon.
You forgot to arrange it.
Well, well just have to settle down here
and wait. Tesman wont be back for a while.
Doesnt it seem like eternity since the last
time we talked together? Oh, a few words
last night and this morning but they dont
count.
Oh, Judge, you dont know Ive been so
dreadfully bored.
No one that I could talk to about our kind of
things.
We dont have to rush right off, do we?
Hmm?
Oh, I never really held out any hopes for
you.
No. Because theres always someone on the

Hedda Gabler
Character Breakdown: Judge Brack
Everything I say about myself

Everything somebody else says about me

We males, sad to say were not always so

true to principle as we ought to be.
In the first place, its hardly a matter of no
concern to me, if its brought out in the
investigation that hed come direct from my
house. P/T
But I felt that as a friend of the family I owed
you and Tesman a full account of his nocturnal
exploits. F
Precisely. It would almost be like turning me
out of my home. T
Yes, thats what I want to be. And thats what
Ill fight for with every means at my disposal.
T
If I had, then who knows just what I might do?
T
I have nothing against back ways. At certain
times they can be rather piquant. T
No, Hedda Gabler as long as I keep quiet. T
My dearest Hedda believe me I wont abuse
my position. F
Ill take the greatest pleasure in that. T
Well have great times here together, just the
two of us!

I saw it so clearly in Judge Brack a moment

ago the contempt in his smile when you
didnt dare join them for a drink.
But how could the judge know that? And
besides, I noticed him smile and glance at
Tesman when you couldnt bring yourself to
go to their wretched little party.
To hear a little of your unadulterated
liveliness, Judge.
And Brack had so much to get ready.
And Brack came along with us too, to get a
little fresh air.
And Brack also went home.
Judge Bracks outside, asking if he might
stop in.
It would seem you had quite a time of it last
night, Judge.
Oh, Im sure youre an exception, Judge.
I see. The one cock of the walk thats what
you want to be.
You can be a very dangerous person, cant
you in a tight corner.
And Im thoroughly grateful that you have
no hold over me.
Yes, you can ask Judge Brack, hell tell you.
Oh, I already know what youre going to say.
Because youre a kind of specialist too, you
know, just like oh well!
What else did you hide?
So Im in your power, Judge. You have your
hold over me from now on.
All the same, Im in your power. Tied to your
will and desire.
From now on, Judge, youll have to be good
enough to keep Hedda company.
Oh, Im sure Judge Brack will be good
enough to stop by and see you.
Yes, dont you hope so, Judge? You, the one
cock of the walk