#7 The author uses appropriate style in rendering his characters. Elucidate with refrence to any two instances.
We are only able to sync with a story through its characters. The appropriate character building is one of the major aspect needed to convey the message of the story. Chekhov has presented many themes in this drama only through two characters and has used appropriate style in rendering them relevant to the plot.
The first instance is the character built of major protagonist Svetlovidov. The major theme of the story revolves around old age , regret , reminiscence and acceptance of fate. Svetlovidov has shown all behavior and characteristics expected of an old aged, abandoned dramatist. He shows rage towards the quick fleeing nature of time and youth. The author used the opportunity of drunkenness of svetlovidov to add various facets of emotion in the story. The incoherent monologue of a drunk person, the weakness and loneliness that comes with old age, the shift of tone along with the shift in emotions and the gradual acceptance of whims of life are the components of svetlovidovs's character. These components has made his character seem more alive and real.
The second instance is the character of Nikita Ivanich. He is presented as an understanding and compassionate person who provides emotional support to Svetlovidov when he was almost ready to give up on his life. His presence provided a vent to Svetlovidov's emotion and hence we were able to know the real story of svetlovidov. He exemplified the fact that a small humanly gesture can help a person to cope with bad situation.
Hence, the author has used appropriate style in rendering his characters by making them show real emotion to elucidate theme and plot of the drama.
The first instance is the character built of major protagonist Svetlovidov. The major theme of the story revolves around old age , regret , reminiscence and acceptance of fate. Svetlovidov has shown all behavior and characteristics expected of an old aged, abandoned dramatist. He shows rage towards the quick fleeing nature of time and youth. The author used the opportunity of drunkenness of svetlovidov to add various facets of emotion in the story. The incoherent monologue of a drunk person, the weakness and loneliness that comes with old age, the shift of tone along with the shift in emotions and the gradual acceptance of whims of life are the components of svetlovidovs's character. These components has made his character seem more alive and real.
The second instance is the character of Nikita Ivanich. He is presented as an understanding and compassionate person who provides emotional support to Svetlovidov when he was almost ready to give up on his life. His presence provided a vent to Svetlovidov's emotion and hence we were able to know the real story of svetlovidov. He exemplified the fact that a small humanly gesture can help a person to cope with bad situation.
Hence, the author has used appropriate style in rendering his characters by making them show real emotion to elucidate theme and plot of the drama.
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