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Hedda Gabler · Character

Secretary Falk

A deceased acquaintance mentioned in passing by Aunt Juliana.

minor

Also known as Falk, the late Mrs. Secretary Falk

First appearance: act i

Secretary Falk's tie to Hedda Gabler is one of the pressures that moves Hedda Gabler—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Hedda Gabler (social): Hedda has a minimal, dismissive acquaintance with Secretary Falk, a minor bureaucrat she considers beneath her notice. With Juliana Tesman (social): Juliana exchanges polite pleasantries with…

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HGHedda GablerJTJuliana TesmanJBJudge BrackGTGeorge TesmanSFSecretary Falk

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  • Professional
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