Hello friends today we are discuss this question, the question is -Discuss ‘The Proposal’ as a farcical satire.
A comedy provokes thoughtful laughter but in a farce the laughter arises from the absurdity of a situation which is both exaggerated and improbable. Everything in a farce is exaggerated. Therefore keeping these conditions in mind Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Proposal can definitely be categorised as a farce. The playwright overemphasizes a simple marriage proposal to such an extent that it evokes laughter. Natalya’s irrationality, Chubukov’s sadness and Lomov’s nervousness make the play a delightful farce. The never-ending baseless arguments between Lomov and Natalaya give birth to situations which are hilariously farcical. Therfore the extreme emotions shown by the characters make ‘The Proposal’ an enjoyable farce.