Henrik Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright who wrote several plays in the 19th century. His characters are often complex and have become iconic in literature. Hedda is a character from Ibsen's play 'Hedda Gabler', a woman who is trapped in a loveless marriage and is driven to extreme measures. Gynt is the protagonist of Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt', a man who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Ase is a character from Ibsen's play 'The Wild Duck', a woman who is struggling with her faith and morality. Nora is a character from Ibsen's play 'A Doll's House', a woman who is trying to break free from the constraints of society. Helmer is a character from Ibsen's play 'A Doll's House', a man who is trying to control Nora's life.