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In these relationships, Hedda and Eilert are clearly the dominant halves. They are both dissatisfied with the restraints placed on them by society, yet involved with individuals who would keep them bound by these rules. Both Hedda and Eilert recognize the failings in their partners. Just as Brack calls George a "simple soul," so Eilert calls Thea "too stupid to understand" what he used to have with Hedda. George and Thea both come from a class below their partners, and are a bit star-struck to be in these relationships at all.
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