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    Analysis of the bet by Anton Chekov? A theme for "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov “The Bet” emphasizes the idea that the life of a human is far more valuable than money. In the short story “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov a wager is made that changes the lives of two people. The story begins with a heated argument at a party over which is more moral‚ capital punishment or life imprisonment. The host of the party‚ the banker‚ believes that capital punishment is more moral because the death sentence kills

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    In this essay I will be introducing Anton Bruckner an Austrian composer. Aton Bruckner was born September 4‚ 1824- died October 11‚ 1896. He lived in Austria‚ Ansfeldan. Bruckner’s full name is Josef Anton Bruckner. He was an Austrian composer of a number of highly original and monumental symphonies‚ Also an organist and teacher who composed much sacred and secular chorus music. Bruckner was the son of a village schoolmaster and organist in upper Austria. The type of music that

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    Chekhov vs. Feminism In The Lady with a Pet Dog‚ Chekhov presents a chauvinistic tale of a chance encounter. While the short story is told from a passive third person perspective‚ upon close examination it is apparent that Gurov and Anna fell in love for different reasons. These reasons reflect the mentality that defined Chekhov’s world; Russia at the turn of the century. This is a time‚ like most in humanity’s historical past‚ in which pro-feminist mentalities were lacking and society was run

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    Anton Chekhov‚ author who related his work of emphasized the depths of human nature‚ the hidden significance of everyday events and the fine line between comedy and tragedy‚ he was born on January 29‚ 1860‚ in Taganrog‚ Russia (“Anton Chekhov”). According to Contemporary Authors Online‚ At the age of eight he was sent to the local grammar school‚ where he proved an average pupil. Rather reserved and undemonstrative‚ he nevertheless gained a reputation for satirical comments‚ for pranks‚ and for making

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    “The Lady with the Dog” Explication Anton Chekhov’s short story “The Lady with the Dog” tells the story of an affair between a middle-aged man and a young woman who meet while on vacation in Yalta. This paper analyzes the following paragraph: “Owing to the roughness of the sea‚ the steamer arrived late‚ after the sun had set‚ and it was a long time turning about before it reached the groyne. Anna Sergeyevna looked through her lorgnette at the steamer and the passengers as though looking for acquaintances

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    Author’s Profile: Anton Chekhov (1860 – 1904) Anton Chekhov was born in the sea port town of Taganrog when Anton was growing up he did not have a decent childhood due to his father’s anger and bankruptcies. The Father left Anton to finish school where he began to write short stories and drew sketches to pay for his education. In addition‚ Anton studies to become a doctor but he did not have a successful practice for he insisted on treating the poor at no cost. He continues to write after he

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    The Lady With The Dog In the beginning of the story‚ Chekhov begins with the simple line‚ “It was said that a new person had appeared on the sea-front…” This passage shows that the local residents of Yalta have discovered an outsider‚ a person they know nothing about. Chekhov asks the reader to consider who is she with and why is she there? The character of the sly womanizer‚ Dmitri Gurov‚ also asks these questions. When first reading I began to form a certain opinion of Dmitri

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    Mallika Jhamb Grade 10.1 Word count:1099 Mr. Clarke How does Chekhov portray the family in his short story Hush? Anton Chekhov’s Hush encapsulates the struggles of everyday family life of a man with an unsuccessful career. Chekhov’s intention is to bring out the hidden problems families have and shed light on them. His objective is like that of Tolstoy’s in his novel Anna Karenina1 – bringing out the importance of family life. Disaffection is studied through insight into Ivan

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    tested greatly when the possibility of fortune presents itself. A Russian couple experience a deep rupture in their bond when a lottery ticket they possess seems to have the winning numbers. Through the use of a losing lottery ticket‚ the author‚ Anton Chekhov‚ shows the fickleness of human nature in the midst of monetary interest. Despite their already quaint and secure lifestyle‚ the lure of greater wealth reveals their truest desires. As the couple views the ticket and allows their imaginations to

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    In Anton Chekhov’s story‚ “The Lady with the Dog‚” a married man named Dmitri Gurov and a married woman‚ Anna Sergeyevna‚ met in a city. They hung out often which led to them having an affair because both of them were in an unhappy marriage and found that they make each other happy. Although‚ this did not happen all at once. After having several casual conversations and becoming acquaintances‚ he kissed her and told her‚ “Let us go to your room (par. 27).” This made Anna feel guilty and have a dirty

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