Henrik Ibsen uses symbolism in his work of Hedda Gabler, to attach deeper meaning to familiar objects used in the play. ... In Ibsen's play, there is repeated association with Hedda and fire. ... Ibsen uses fire as a destructive symbol, as Hedda uses it to destroy Lovborg's coveted manuscript once she is threatened. ... There are a number of contextual symbols in Ibsen's work. ... Pistols are not widely understood to be a woman's object, especially in the times of Henrik Ibsen. ...

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