Well, the marriage of George and Hedda Tesman hasn't ever been paradise, but the introduction of Thea Elvsted might add oxygen to the flame.(fire requires oxygen...nevermind, that's chemistry.)Notice how on page 232 Hedda speaks of her like an annoying young woman who's hair gets on Hedda's nerves. I think Hedda mentions hair especially because her own is described as lank and dark, so unlike the 'remarkably light, almost white gold, and unusually abundant and wavy"(232) hair of Thea. Perhaps the attention drawn to Thea Elvsted's hair is attention that has been taken away from Hedda, and characterizes Hedda as a jealous woman. The real potential for trouble, however, lies in a name, a surname to be exact. On the following page George Tesman can't bring himself to call Mrs.Elvsted by her married name, instead referring to her as Mrs. Rysing, her maiden name. Even when she corrects him he makes the mistake. This could be because it was rumored George and Thea were once lovers. Haha, George leaving Hedda for a younger woman is laughable, however, as he is in such bliss he doesn't even realize Hedda only uses him for shelter and to get the material things she wants. Hmm, something tells me George Tesman wouldn't be able to cathc on even if he caught her in bed with Judge Brack. Wow, that would be a disturbing sight.
Thea Elvsted: sincerely nice girl who shows up for no reason
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