Wild Duck #3

My, how misguided Gregers is. His purely believes that his intentions will lead to the happy marriage of Hjalmar and Gina. He says,

GREGERS. Will you believe I've wanted everything for the best, Mrs. Ekdal? (196)

This is Ibsen's example of Gregers' continued self-assurance in that all he does is right. He convinces himself that the only marriage that is successful is that which lives without any secrets. So he comes into a family, getting on perfectly fine with the few white lies they've spoken, and he ends up ruining everything. Hjlamar and his irrational and stupid reactions cause Gina's actions to improve her family life to be terrible. How is getting some extra money a bad thing? Isn't Hedvig still his daughter since he raised her, no matter the blood? Hjalmar and Gregers piss me off. They're both so stupid! Gregers thinks he's like some angel sent down to turn the tide of destiny. And Hjalmar overreacts to everything and gets so freaking offended at the slightest thing. It's ridiculous. Get over yourselves. You're not that special, either of you.