Volume : 7, Issue : 11, November - 2018

ANTON CHEKHOV'S CONCERN FOR MANKIND A STUDY OF HIS MAJOR PLAY THE SEAGULL

S. Meenakshi

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The paper deals with Chekhov&rsquo;s Concern for mankind. Chekhov successfully handles love, industry illusion and reality, degeneration of the aristocracy the future happiness of mankind.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp; </span>The seagull depict charming and interesting characters. Chekhov&rsquo;s lovers are unable to fulfill their dreams and lead a purposeful and contented life. Industry is the essence of life as it helps to comprehend the meaning of existence.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp; </span>Chekhov&rsquo;s men lack courage a hope to face the painful task of life. Chekhov&rsquo;s women represent the ight side of life and almost all of them passes indomitable will and courage to overcome the difficulties of life.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp; </span>He is a robust optimist who believes that one day people of all the world will definitely enjoy peaceful co existence and real, meaningful happiness.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>