Hello friends today we are discuss this question, the question is -How does Chekhov alternate the actual proposal and the arguments ? Explain your answer.
Chekhov in the play ‘The Proposal’ alternates the actual proposal with which Lomov arrives at his neighbour Chubukov’s house and the tiffs that develops subsequently. The title of the play leads us to expect a romantic scene where the marriage proposal would be made. But in reality, Lomov cannot utter his proposal before Natalya. She comes to know about it from her father. As soon as Lomov and Natalya meet they start arguing over the ownership of the Oxen Meadows. When the argument reaches a climax, Lomov, unable to cope with the father-daughter duo walks out of their house. Then Chubukov mentions Lomov’s intention of proposing to her and Natalya becomes desperate to bring him back. As Lomov comes back, another argument over the quality of their dogs starts. Lomov faints and when he revives, Natalya’s father hastily accepts Lomov’s unuttered proposal on her behalf and instructs them to get married quickly.