This lesson plan makes use of Rolf Fjelde's English translation of Hedda Gabler, which is provided in the 1964 collected edition of Ibsen's dramas, Four Major Plays: A Doll's House, The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, and the Master Builder.
The teacher should also be aware that sensitive subjects are discussed in Hedda Gabler, including alcoholism, sexual impropriety, murder and suicide. The teacher ought to use their judgment of the particular classroom and the text to ensure that proper accommodations and warnings are made as necessary. Above all, ensure that the classroom remains a respectful place for productive and non-threatening conversations about the text.
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