Discuss “The Proposal” as a Farce. - The Proposal
The proposal was written by Anton Chekhov.Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright, short story writer, and physician. Whan people read his play/drama than people found that his play/drama is too much connected with them regular life.Anton Chekhov was a very good observer. His famous work is below
"The Butterfly,”
“Neighbours” (1892),
“An Anonymous Story” (1893),
“The Black Monk” (1894),
“Murder,”
“Ariadne” (1895),
Let's discuss more about "The Marrige proposal"
In this play author talks about how humans behaviour changing with different different situations. Anton Chekhov gives us humour in the serious situation also.
Definition of farce
A farce is a comedy in which everything is absolutely absurd. This usually involves some kind of deception or miscommunication. When a comedy is based on a case of mistaken identity, for example, you can be sure that it’s going to be a farce. Slapstick humor and physical comedy are also common features of a farce.
Characteristic of farce
Humour
Setting
Intent
These are the mainly elements of farce.
Apply the characteristics to the play.
1. Lomov’s dress:
Lomov has come to Chubukov’s house in evening dress. He is very formal in his dress and that is why Natalya and Chubukov both ask him about his dress in a mocking way. His dress represents his wealth and also his desperateness for marriage. Chubukov says in a funny way,
“CHUBUKOV: Then why are you in evening dress, my boy? It’s as if you’re celebrating New Year's Eve!”
Natalya also has made fun of Lomov’s dress,
“But look at you! Why, you're in evening dress! Well you do look nice! Are you going to a party or something? Tell me!”
2. Lomov’s physical illness:
In this play author makes his main character physically ill to make humour.
People know that in drama lomov was getting I'll or physically unstable after few moments in drama people cannot find it so humours but in movie it was too much funny 🤣.
Hear is that dilogue.
“LOMOV: And your mother was a hunchback! (Clutches at his heart) Oh my God Something’s pulling in my side.... my head is pounding….. I need water!”
Natalya and Chubukov make fun of his physical weakness. Natalya says,
“NATALYA STEPANOVNA: (Teasing) My heart.... What sort of a hunter are you? You’d be better off lying down in a darkened room than chasing after foxes! (Mocking him) Oh My heart!”
Conclusion
This is the characteristics of farce in play proposal.