Chekov has used humour and exaggeration in the play to comment on courtship in his times. Illustrate with examples from the lesson, ?The Proposal?. Also mention the values, you think any healthy relationship
requires
Solution:
During Chekov's time, courtship was rather different from what it is in the present times. A marriage proposal was formally sent to the girl through her parents and she was not addressed directly.
In the play 'The Proposal', when Lomov wants to marry Natalia, he talks to her father, Chubukov regarding this. He does not propose to Natalia directly. He dresses in his best when he meets Chubukov, but he refrains from saying anything personal to Natalia.
Chekov has used humour and exaggeration in showing the whole process and adding the trivial, petty fight between the suitors regarding matters of no importance.
Any healthy relationship is based on the foundation of trust, love and respect. A good relationship has healthy communication among partners.
During Chekov's time, courtship was rather different from what it is in the present times. A marriage proposal was formally sent to the girl through her parents and she was not addressed directly.
In the play 'The Proposal', when Lomov wants to marry Natalia, he talks to her father, Chubukov regarding this. He does not propose to Natalia directly. He dresses in his best when he meets Chubukov, but he refrains from saying anything personal to Natalia.
Chekov has used humour and exaggeration in showing the whole process and adding the trivial, petty fight between the suitors regarding matters of no importance.
Any healthy relationship is based on the foundation of trust, love and respect. A good relationship has healthy communication among partners.