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...ANTON CHEKOV Anton Chekov was one of the great in Russian literature. He was very famous for his short, quiet stories that said so much about life. He also managed in his short life to write several plays, some of which had a better reception than other. Nevertheless, he has come to be seen as one of Russia’s great contributions to world literature, and his style is sometimes said to be inherited by Alice Munro, the Canadian short story writer who also writes similarly quiet but penetrating short stories about ordinary people in extraordinary moments. In this assignment I will look at Chekov’s biography and then talk more about his contributions to...

...Anton Chekhov, he successfully exhibited this in one of his short story masterpieces, The Betrothed. For Chekhov, literature is "called artistic when it depicts life as it actually is.... A writer should be as objective as a chemist (Anton Chekhov 1860-1904)." This philosophy became the great writer's guideline in writing a short story. In the case of "The Betrothed," Chekhov's last short story, the story was written in a very objective light, leaving the narrator emotionally indifferent and unattached from the characters. The story is the very specimen of Chekhov's influential writing style. His... One of a legacies can be found in the style by which his masterpieces are written. In the case of...

...Anton Pavlovich Chekhov Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright, physician, and one of the greatest modern short story writers this world has ever seen. Chekhov’s work is a remarkable combination of the impartiality of a scientist and physician and sensitivity and psychological understanding of a creative artist. Chekhov often portrayed life in small Russian towns and tragedy as an intrinsic part of life. The characters in his stories are passive by-standers for their own lives, occupied with the feelings of despair and barrenness of their efforts (Liukkonen).Chekhov laid the foundations of modern short story and revolutionized not...

...Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece “The Seagull Play” (1896) was inspired by the real life incident ofhow a seagull died. It is considered to be one of the best plays written by Chekhov during his second phase of writing for theatre. The primary theme in this play is love which is mostly unrequited. Chekhov’s style of writing is deep and sincere and this is what makes the story of the seagull most captivating. The author of ‘The Seagull Play’ Anton Chekhov was born on January 17th 1860 in a large poverty – stricken family in old Black Sea port of Taganrog. He helped his father who ran a small business of provisions that was quite unsuccessful. However... ?The Seagull Play Order No. 515355 Russian dramatist,...

...Anton Chekhov In many of his short stories, Anton Chekhov seeks to present his case for action through symbols. Symbols demonstrate to the reader who is willing to take the effort required for analysis, the aim of the writer as well as the characters in a story. The need of understanding the symbols arise out of the possibility of falling into the trap of a literal understanding of the story and the plot of a short story. One risks such a literal understanding of The Black Monk if one chooses to read it while ignoring the symbols of the story. This paper shall seek to locate and analyse the symbols that render the madness of the protagonist, Andrey Kovrin, a form... works. Chekhov talks of...

...Anton Chekhov Outline Introduction Style i. Realism ii. Soliloquy iii. Narrative Tone iv. Denouement Themes i. Female Disempowerment ii. Death and Disease iii. Women’s role in the society iv. Disillusionment and Failed Ideals Character Traits i. Olenka ii. Kukin iii. Plemyanniakov iv. Sasha: v. Vassily Andreitch Pustovalov Conclusion Introduction “The Darling”, a poignant and humorous short story by Anton Chekhov narrates the unfulfilling life of contemptible yet ludicrous character; Olenka Plemyannikov. Although Olenka is charming, sweet and impassive, her weakness is found in forming personal opinions which changes in her encounters with men. The story presents a woman’s pursuit... “The Darling” by...

...Anton Chekhov was an outstanding different critics enjoy his work for different reasons. Many of them are drawn to his sense of realism, as he, often times, gives a very grave description of his own circumstances. Others, however, like N. Bryllion Fagin are drawn to his sense of humour, which is extremely underrated. Fagin writes that “Chekhov is essentially a humorist. His is not the quiet, genial humor of an Addison or a Washington Irving nor the more subtle, often boisterous humor of a Mark Twain. His is rather the cynical chuckle of a grown-up watching a child assume grimaces of deep earnestness and self-importance”. This is a unique type of humor... While the majority of critics would agree that...

...Anton Chekhov “The Darling,” written by Anton Chekhov is a short story based onthe life of Olga Semyonovna, the protagonist, who is a very submissive lady, called “Darling” by everyone. Olga, also referred to as Olenka, is a fair, attractive and kind hearted woman. The reason why everyone loves her is mainly because of the fact that she gives into their style of thinking and ideas. She accepts what other people tell and soon makes them the kind of principles she was always used to. Although she loses the people she loves, she replaces them with new people. It can be noticed that the writer has given her a special characteristic of not failing to love even after losing so much... 12 May “The Darling” by...

...Anton Chekov’s every play is an intriguing depiction and exploration of human psyche in which he uses his his power of imagination and dramatic skills to enlighten the readers about human behaviors in a comical manner. His fundamental focus is on the common man, their lives and problems and the manner in which they deal with them. A similar situation is also observed in the play “A Marriage Proposal”. As the name suggests the play is about Ivan Vassiliyitch or Lemov proposing Stepan Stepanovitch’s or Tschub’s daughter Natalia Stepnaovna. Although the play is extremely hilarious and chaotic yet it is observed that Chekov uses... English Literature 9 December A Marriage Proposal: Character’s Analysis...

...Anton Chekhov. Chekhov is considered as the pioneer of modern short plays and story writing. This specific play is a story of two characters that are at odds in the beginning and later turn into lovers. The main character in the play is Mrs. Popov, a rich widow who has vowed never to remarry and live with the memories of her deceased husband. Another character is of Grigory S. Smirnov, a creditor of late Mr. Popov, who comes to the widow to claim his money. The story is based on a very light and normal theme of changing relationships. It shows the thin line between love and hatred and resentment and obsession... which the play is named. Both of them go to the stage of being "brute" during...

...Anton Chekhov’s short story, A Problem, revolves round the Uskov family conclave concerning the problem of a forged promissory note cashed by Sasha Uskov, a young man of twenty-five. The three uncles of the protagonist, Sasha, debate the measures that can be taken to salvage the situation, and “save the family honour” (Chekhohv, 1). Chekhov’s centers his story, and the denouement of the plot, round the character of Sasha Uskov. Sasha is depicted as an immature, dissolute youth. The story’s depiction of the relationships and interactions between the uncles and Sasha demonstrates an unbridgeable gap between the two generations, and further emphasizes Sasha’s moral... A Problem: the Character of Sasha....

...Anton Chekhov Love is a very strong word and yet it has been used with the most of ease at times by individuals with different ambitions in mind and who see it as an easy route in getting what they want. Anton Chekhov’s “The lady with the pet dog” is a powerful rendition of what happens when two individuals come across love in its truest form but are encumbered from pursuing by the responsibilities and duties that life has bestowed on them with no regard to the potential of this future occurrence. The story attempts to bring about the argument that love and morality can be separated as one is not necessarily a virtue of the other. The story is based on two individuals... “The Lady with the Pet Dog” by...

...Anton Chekhov. It is a four chapter, fiction story written with great expertise and discloses an adulterous affair between the Russian Banker, Dmitri Dmitrich Gurov and the lady with the lapdog Anna Sergeyevna. Chapter1. The banker, Dmitri Gurov during his vacation in Yalta encounters the lady with a white Pomeranian. He sees her as a young, fair and not very tall lady. Dmitri assures himself that if the lady is all by herself; then it is no crime making acquaintances with her. He proceeds outright and makes his first move. Even though his view towards women is that they are of a lower race, he... Chapter summary: Lady with the lapdog. The lady with the lapdog is a short interesting story written by...

...Anton Vidokles text "Art Without Artists?" Art Without Artists is an article that brings into focus the relevance ofcurators in the world of art. It starts by asserting that curatorial responsibilities have diversified immensely, making curators some of the most important players in this industry. According to Vidokles, curators are charged with duties that include: administration of art experience and distribution of art production moneys. The curators also collaborate with various collectors and sponsors, the press and politicians to ensure that the interests of art producers are well taken care of. id performing their duties, curators play the role of mediators between...

...Anton Chekhov Order No. 440107 May’10 The Darling by Anton Chekhov Anton Chekhov’s short story The Darling, published in 1899, can be considered to be one of his finest short stories. The story is about a woman, Olenka, nicknamed “Darling”, who is lonely, insecure, and who feels incomplete and empty without a man in her life. Olenka also referred to as Olga, is gentle and compassionate. Her first husband Kukin is the manager of a theater. They are happy with each other and Olga helps her husband in his business. Olga follows the opinions of her husband on almost everything and does not have any opinion of her own. Unfortunately, Kukin dies while on a business trip to Moscow... independently,...

...Anton Chigurh’s Character Anton Chigurh, as several of Cormac McCarthy’s characters, bears a resemblance to traditional depictions of evil. Essentially, the character of Anton Chigurh is an empty symbol of a story devoid of any moral underpinnings. The unfathomable wickedness of Chigurh simply highlights the futility of any thematic interpretation of moral values (Cobb 2005). McCarthy’s declared affection to pragmatism can be somewhat a diversion. Although his works normally base the scenes and characters in actual situations, particular characters broaden the classification of pragmatism nearly to the maximum. Apparently, one of the most apparent cases in point is Anton Chigurh... capable of...

...Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull Marital strain has often been the theme of many literary works. It has been presented as the source of conflict between the characters in the stories written by many authors. This is also the subject in the plays Ghosts and The Seagull, which are respectively written by Henrik Ibsen and Anton Chekhov. However, the manners that this subject is present differ in the two. Unlike the other works of literature that dwelt on the matter, marital strain in both Ghosts and The Seagull is presented as the cause of the problems and conflicts that the characters are facing. Whatever marital strain they may be experiencing is not the gist... ?Marital Strain in Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts and...

...Anton Chekhov. It goes without saying that the characters in the play are either based on some remnants of the writer’s own observation or are reflective of the way things happened to be in Russia of his times. The amazing thing is that though the play is immensely imbued with humour, yet it tends to revolve around two central characters that are Smirnov and Popova. The play is replete with absurd situations and dialogue and the characters in the play facilitate a hearty laughter to the audience... of the English of the Concerned 29 November The Brute: A Joke in One Act- An Evaluation There is no denying the fact that the one act play The Brute reflects the deep and somewhat weird sense of humour of...

...Anton Chekhov In their first encounter, one will be able to detect that Gurov is not in genuine love with Anna Sergeyevna. His intention is to take advantage of the situation in which she is placed. His basic nature is to wait for opportunities to mix freely with women. Anton writes, “In his appearance, in his character, in his whole nature, there was something attractive and elusive which allured women and disposed them in his favor; he knew that, and some force seemed to draw him, too, to them” (Chekhov). Anna is a typical upper-class married woman, who enjoys secular comforts but lacks peace of mind... English Literature ic and Modern), Essay A Short Reflection on "The Lady with the Pet Dog"by...

...Anton Chekhov’s “The Proposal” Written in 1894, Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” portrays the tragic death of Louise Mallard in very puzzling circumstances whereas Anton Chekhov’s “The Proposal” sometimes translated as “The Marriage Proposal” first performed in 1890 exposes the problematic relationship between Evan and Natalie. Chopin, an American writer, and Chekhov, a Russian playwright, both address the issue of marriage in their different works. Even though Chopin and Chekhov portray the same theme, they deal with different aspects of the matter and the genres and styles are dissimilar... ? COMPARE AND CONTRAST TWO LITERARY WORKS Compare and Contrast Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and Anton ...

...Anton Chekov and Joyce Carol Oates 4 Conclusion 6 Works Cited 8 Introduction Some stories or pieces of art bear a tremendous capacity to influence other literature even after a long time. Such is the case, when one delineates with the plot, setting and characters of the two great stories conceived at different eras but having much similarity between them. Yet, there are differences which can be potently located within the stories, “The Lady with the Pet Dog” by Anton Chekov and “Lady with the Pet Dog” by Joyce Carol Oates. The story... ?A Comparison/ Contrast Essay Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Thesis ment 3 Comparison and Contrast of the Story “The Lady with the Pet Dog” from...

...Anton Chekhov, and Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs This essay is a comparison of The Lady with the Pet Dog by Anton Chekhov with Tarzan a story written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The essay focuses on the different themes in the two stories particularly the theme of love in Chekhov’s story as likened to that or hatred in Edgars story. Other aspects such as plot character, points of view, setting, tone, and themes in the two stories will be compared. The Lady with the Pet Dog is a fiction story that revolves around vacationing Dmitry Gurov who meets a lady called Anna Sergeyevna. Anna who is a married woman intrigues Dmitri, a Moscow banker. Although he... Comparison of The Lady with the Pet Dog" by Anton...

...Anton Chekhov and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber Your First Your Instructor’s Name Date Submitted A comparison between The Proposal by Anton Chekhov and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber The works of Anton Chekhov and James Thurber are well known for their ability to understand the social realities of their respective societies. Their works also are able to analyze the intricacies and nuances of the human mind. This ability derives from their characters that are able to straddle the worlds of the everyday and the unreal. The central figures are able to speak to the readers of the disturbing social environments that they live... ? A comparison between The Proposal by Anton ...

...Anton Reiser" by Karl Philipp Moritz. Escape or Drugs? Describe the meaning of reading in Karl Philipp Moritzs Anton Reiser. The novel Anton Reiser by Karl Philipp Moritz deals with issues of growing up in Germany toward the end of the eighteenth century. This semi-autobiographical work traces the first twenty one years the author’s own life. The author performs a retrospective analysis of his psychological development during these years. This essay will pertain itself to one particular aspect of the work, namely, the analogy between Anton Reiser’s resort to reading books with the modern day teen phenomenon of using... The influence of books & reading on the main character as a child in the novel...

...Anton Chekhov and “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’ Connor portray some misfit characters within their short context of the tight-lipped plot which evoke and stand for certain social causes or depict some particular class... Misfit Characters Introduction In literature, the mention of the misfit characters occur myriad times. The characters which are generally not portrayed with the common conventions of the human nature are considered as misfit characters. But these misfit characters rise beyond the normal parameters of human conventions to portray certain things. They are crafted meticulously with certain objectives for which they stand for. In the story, “The Lady with the Pet Dog” by Anton...