Who am I? My name is Brack, I am a circuit judge and I am 45 years of age. I am quite portly but still have a lively spirit. I like to host parties and enjoy nice luxuries within my life such as an nice house, well respected job and many friends to share it with. I view myself as a kindly man however some people have different interpretations of me though I am prone to having my own way.
What time is it? It's Evening. 6:00pm to be precise, there is a wood fire burning as the chilly autumn night air starts to seep through into the house. The sunset has dyed the room with a fiery orange hue that is both calming and unsettling. In relation to period it is 1897 and the world is full of new innovation and invention, the world grows smaller every day, especially in these parts of Europe; very exciting times.
Where am I? I am in a quaint but well furnished drawing room in the Tesman's household, there is one vase of bright yellow and pink flowers situated on the coffee table to my right. In front of me there is a large pink settee with little round tassels on the end of it. Through a door I can see the adjoining, it has a large slick black piano in the corner next to a desk cluttered with notes. There are large rectangular windows on both sides of the room from which I can see yellowing leaves falling off the branches of a large oak tree.
What surrounds me? George Tesman's incessant yammering, Hedda's beautiful face and body and quick-wit. Mrs. Elvsted who is a stranger to me at this present time but I wouldn't be impartial in getting to know her. I know Eilert from a former life and we had our... differences.
What is my relationship to the things around me? George is my friend but I find him annoying however I am absolute intrigued by his wife, Hedda. I am jealous of Eilert's relationship with Hedda because they seem to have some unspoken communication. I am comfortable in this setting even though I am a stranger in this house. Maybe because I feel like I own everything.
What's just happened? Hedda has tried to shoot me, We've had a flirtatious conversation where I may have suggested my sexual intent. We spoke about her honeymoon and how disillusioned she is with her marital life (cha ching!).
What do I want? For Hedda to pay attention to me. To stop fading into the background of this drawing room. To get Eilert out the picture (coming to the party and making him drink) To get George out of the picture so I can pursue my advances towards Hedda. I want to own the space occupy.
What's in my way? Societal standards of infidelity, My respectable position as circuit judge of the county. George's marriage to Hedda and Eilert's obvious prior involvement with her. The fact everyone else is having conversations about other subjects that I can't interject on.
What am I going do to get what I want? By sounding clever and trying to place myself within the conversations, By catching Hedda's gaze wherever possible. By making fun of Eilert so she sees his short comings. By getting Eilert to drink and embarrass himself.
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