Both Uses of
evade
in
Hedda Gabler
- HEDDA: What sort of a man is your husband, Thea? I mean--you know--in everyday life. Is he kind to you?
MRS. ELVSTED: [Evasively.] I am sure he means well in everything.
Act 1 *evasively = in a manner that avoids directly answering a question
- BRACK: How do you mean, Mrs. Tesman?
HEDDA: [Evasively.] Oh, nothing--nothing.
Act 4evasively = in an attempt to avoid answering a question
Definition:
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(evade as in: evade the question) to avoid or try to avoid either a responsibility or telling the whole truth