The financial insecurity that women faced during this period made it difficult for them to gain any sort of financial or social mobility unless they married someone one that was able to provide substantial wealth. Before marrying Tesman, Hedda Gabler lived a comfortable and privileged life in her father's house. His father's job as a general gave him a glamorous, wealthy life and elite social status. Once her father died, she no longer had any money or social status, leaving her no choice but to get married in order to gain some sort of financial security and continue living her lifestyle sumptuous. The following is an extract from