The financial insecurity that women faced during this period made it difficult for them to gain any kind of financial or social mobility unless they married someone who was able to provide considerable amount of wealth. Before marrying Tesman, Hedda Gabler lived a comfortable and privileged life in her father's home. Her father's occupation as a general provided her with a glamorous, wealthy life and elite social status. Once her father died, she had no money or social status, leaving her with no choice but to get married to gain some sort of financial security and continue living her lavish lifestyle. The following is an excerpt from