Pistol Motif

Throughout Ibsens's "Hedda Gabler" many motifs are used in order to reflect seperate thoughts or underlined meanings otherwise not openly stated. One of the most prominent motifs is the use of pistols, most notably by Hedda. Throughout "Hedda Gabler" Ibsen uses pistols as the main symbol for Hedda's ultimate power and that which gives her joy. Not only does Hedda love her pistols with an insane-like possession, but they are the sole object of amusement for her as well.