Hedda Gabler
Henrik Ibsen
Hedda Gabler
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Henrik Ibsen
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Hedda Gabler steps into a room buzzing with tension, her eyes sharp and her intentions unclear. Every word she speaks seems to twist the fate of those around her, but what secret is she hiding that could change everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Hedda Gabler, a classic play by Henrik Ibsen, explores complex themes of power, manipulation, and societal expectations through the story of a young woman caught in a web of intrigue. Suitable for teens 13 and older, this drama delves into mature emotional and psychological content, making it a thoughtful choice for young adults interested in classic literature and human behavior.
Why we rated Hedda Gabler 11ME
Hedda Gabler is written at a Level 6 reading level across 204 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hedda Gabler works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Hedda Gabler as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Hedda Gabler explores drama, family, power dynamics, psychological complexity, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about drama, family, power dynamics.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781406501452
- Pages
- 204
- Publisher
- Dodo Press
- Published
- November 30, 2005
- Type
- Fiction