THE BEAR

 Anton Chekhov is almost universally regarded as the greatest Russian writer. “The Bear” is his representative play. Popova has cut herself off from society and shut herself in the four walls of her house after her husband’s death. She has vowed to wear the mourning dress and not to go out of her house.

A hard knocking is heard outside. Smirnov, a middle aged landowner, comes in. he tells Popova that her late husband had died in his debt. He demands the payments of that debt immediately. Popova promises to pay the money the day after tomorrow. Smirnov gets angry and announces that he will stay there until the money is paid. Both of them behave very ridiculously. Popova call him ‘bear’ as he behaves very rudely.

Mean while Smirnov falls in love with Popova. He kneels before her and says, “I love you as I have never loved before.” Popova is also attracted toward Smirnov.

Their behaviour is so funny, ridiculous and child like. It makes the play very interesting and amusing. The play comes to a comic end. (180 words)

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