Jørgen Tesman is a fictional character from the play "Hedda Gabler," written by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. He is a scholar and aspiring academic, focused on his research and career. Tesman is portrayed as somewhat naive and socially awkward, often struggling to assert himself in his relationships.
In the play, Jørgen is married to Hedda Gabler, a strong-willed and complex woman. Their marriage is marked by tension, as Hedda feels constrained by domestic life and Tesman's ambitions. His character serves to highlight themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the complexities of human relationships.