Anton Chekhov Lady With The Dog
Critique of an Author: Anton Chekhov
As a man who had the capability to juggle two careers, medicine and writing, there is little doubt that Anton Chekov is anything less than an intelligent man. Although the author is known to sketch his characters with morality and mindfulness behind them, he often chooses to portray human weakness, faults, and ignorance in them as well. Within the short story, The Lady with the Dog, Chekov uses adultery to show temptation of mankind as well as two people who are able to find what they are looking for within each other as a result of the affair. It is through literary elements such as setting, tone, and imagery that Chekov’s strengths as a writer are portrayed allowing readers to recognize the strengths within …show more content…
While things are often seen from Gustov’s point of view, neither moral judgment nor impressionism is passed onto the reader from this perspective. Simply, Chekov likely does this to make his stories more relatable. While divorce and cheating was not condemned at the time this story was written, Chekov was likely well aware of what went on behind closed doors whether one is willing to admit it or not. Could this be what made Chekov so well liked by readers? Likely, yes. By having an author who refused to pass judgment within his work he is writing a piece that will not make readers feel guilty if they are in a similar situation. If anything, his work would be relatable for others so therefore more people would be inclined to read his work knowing they would not be shamed by doing …show more content…
To begin, think in regards to Yalta and the mood that follows this location throughout the story. Yalta is a quixotic vacationing spot. “The water of a soft warm lilac hue, and there was a golden streak from the moon upon it. They talked of how sultry it was after a hot day.” The setting easily contributed to the plot of the story as where else would be the place to fall in love anywhere other than the beautiful Yalta, dazzling under the moonlight. It is without doubt that no other setting would have been as suiting for the two lovers. Then there was
As a man who had the capability to juggle two careers, medicine and writing, there is little doubt that Anton Chekov is anything less than an intelligent man. Although the author is known to sketch his characters with morality and mindfulness behind them, he often chooses to portray human weakness, faults, and ignorance in them as well. Within the short story, The Lady with the Dog, Chekov uses adultery to show temptation of mankind as well as two people who are able to find what they are looking for within each other as a result of the affair. It is through literary elements such as setting, tone, and imagery that Chekov’s strengths as a writer are portrayed allowing readers to recognize the strengths within …show more content…
While things are often seen from Gustov’s point of view, neither moral judgment nor impressionism is passed onto the reader from this perspective. Simply, Chekov likely does this to make his stories more relatable. While divorce and cheating was not condemned at the time this story was written, Chekov was likely well aware of what went on behind closed doors whether one is willing to admit it or not. Could this be what made Chekov so well liked by readers? Likely, yes. By having an author who refused to pass judgment within his work he is writing a piece that will not make readers feel guilty if they are in a similar situation. If anything, his work would be relatable for others so therefore more people would be inclined to read his work knowing they would not be shamed by doing …show more content…
To begin, think in regards to Yalta and the mood that follows this location throughout the story. Yalta is a quixotic vacationing spot. “The water of a soft warm lilac hue, and there was a golden streak from the moon upon it. They talked of how sultry it was after a hot day.” The setting easily contributed to the plot of the story as where else would be the place to fall in love anywhere other than the beautiful Yalta, dazzling under the moonlight. It is without doubt that no other setting would have been as suiting for the two lovers. Then there was