A Problem: Analysis of Family Honor and Moral Dilemmas in Anton Chekhov's Work

 
A Problem:
By Anton Chekhov
 
1.
About the Author
 
January 29, 1860 - July 15,
1904
 
About  the Author
 
Born in Russia, died in
Germany.
Practiced Medicine.
Became a writer.
Died when 44 years old.
 
 
His  Style
 
Tragic themes
Lighthearted Satire
Russian Lifestyle
Nature Peace Quiet
 
2.
Summary
 
So… what happened?
 
The Uskov family is trying to hide a terrible
secret
Sasha Uskov, a 25 year-old, forged an IOU
and didn’t pay it back
What should the family do?
Pay the dues and save honor?
Or don’t pay and go for a trial?
Keep in mind…
Sasha has no education or parental
guidance
He committed crimes in the past
 
The Problem
 
Paternal Uncle
#1: The Colonel
Keep the
family honor
Doesn’t want
to forgive
Sasha
 
The Uncles’ Views
 
Paternal Uncle
#2: The Official
of the Treasury
Don’t make
the case
public
Protect the
family name
 
Ivan Markovitch:
Maternal Uncle
All men
make
mistakes in
their youth
Slightly
punish
Sasha so he
learns
 
While Sasha listens to his uncles…
He doesn’t believe he’s a criminal
He takes his offense lightly and doesn’t
care about his future
The uncles decide to spare Sasha of
punishment, as long as he works with Ivan
Sasha is relieved, then is reminded of an
event
He bribes Ivan Markovitch for 100 rubles
Once again, he’s in debt
Sasha finally realizes… 
he’s a criminal
 
The Solution
 
Themes
 
Criminals may not know the acts they
commit are wrong.
(For this story) Saving family is the
most important thing.
Some people can never change the
wrongs they do.
 
3.
Literary Analysis
 
Dynamic and Static
Characters
Character Motivation
 
Definitions And Examples
4.
Questions
FA Time! (No Brain food)
 
 
Question #1
 
What did Anton Chekhov practice
along with writing?
 
A.
 Engineering
B.
 Medicine
C.
 Art
D.
 Law
 
 
Question #2
 
Which of the following characters are
dynamic?
A.
Ivan Markovitch
B.
The Colonel
C.
The official of the Treasury
D.
Sasha Uskov
 
Question # 3
 
Why did Ivan Markovitch want to
defend Sasha’s wrong?
 
A.
Voldemort
B.
He believed that Sasha made
mistakes due to his young age
C.
He believed that Sasha had no
part in the crime
D.
He was bribed by Sasha
 
Question # 4
 
Which of these includes Chekhov’s
writing style?
 
A.
Boring
B.
Comical
C.
Tragic Themes
D.
Biographical
 
Question # 5
 
What led to Sasha realising that he
was a criminal?
 
A.
Nyan Cat
B.
The colonel forced him to
C.
He faced an almost fatal accident
D. He realised he took advantage of
his rights of youth
 
 
Credits
 
All Me Vi.neeth Vahipey
Thanks to Sahar Sami
John Paul Rutigliano
Siddhantus Pradhanasaurus
Yoganand Pathak
 
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Explores the moral dilemma faced by the Uskov family when dealing with Sasha's forgery and non-repayment, highlighting the differing views of paternal uncles and the eventual realization of Sasha's criminal tendencies despite the family's attempts to spare him from punishment.

  • Anton Chekhov
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Family Honor
  • Criminal Tendencies
  • Russian Literature

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  1. A Problem: By Anton Chekhov

  2. 1. About the Author January 29, 1860 - July 15, 1904

  3. About the Author Born in Russia, died in Germany. Practiced Medicine. Became a writer. Died when 44 years old.

  4. His Style Tragic themes Lighthearted Satire Russian Lifestyle Nature Peace Quiet

  5. 2. Summary So what happened?

  6. The Problem The Uskov family is trying to hide a terrible secret Sasha Uskov, a 25 year-old, forged an IOU and didn t pay it back What should the family do? Pay the dues and save honor? Or don t pay and go for a trial? Keep in mind Sasha has no education or parental guidance He committed crimes in the past

  7. The Uncles Views Paternal Uncle #1: The Colonel Keep the family honor Doesn t want to forgive Sasha Paternal Uncle #2: The Official of the Treasury Don t make the case public Protect the family name Ivan Markovitch: Maternal Uncle All men make mistakes in their youth Slightly punish Sasha so he learns

  8. The Solution While Sasha listens to his uncles He doesn t believe he s a criminal He takes his offense lightly and doesn t care about his future The uncles decide to spare Sasha of punishment, as long as he works with Ivan Sasha is relieved, then is reminded of an event He bribes Ivan Markovitch for 100 rubles Once again, he s in debt Sasha finally realizes he s a criminal

  9. Themes Criminals may not know the acts they commit are wrong. (For this story) Saving family is the most important thing. Some people can never change the wrongs they do.

  10. 3. Literary Analysis Dynamic and Static Characters Character Motivation

  11. Definitions And Examples Definition Example Dynamic Character Undergoes important changes during the story. Ivan Does not go through important changes during the story. Static Sasha, Colonel Character Ivan: acting out of good will and care for family Sasha: greed Character Motivatio Character s reason to act n

  12. 4. Questions FA Time! (No Brain food)

  13. Question #1 What did Anton Chekhov practice along with writing? A. Engineering B. Medicine C. Art D. Law

  14. Question #2 Which of the following characters are dynamic? A. Ivan Markovitch B. The Colonel C. The official of the Treasury D.Sasha Uskov

  15. Question # 3 Why did Ivan Markovitch want to defend Sasha s wrong? A.Voldemort B.He believed that Sasha made mistakes due to his young age C.He believed that Sasha had no part in the crime D.He was bribed by Sasha

  16. Question # 4 Which of these includes Chekhov s writing style? A.Boring B.Comical C.Tragic Themes D.Biographical

  17. Question # 5 What led to Sasha realising that he was a criminal? A.Nyan Cat B.The colonel forced him to C.He faced an almost fatal accident D. He realised he took advantage of his rights of youth

  18. Credits All Me Vi.neeth Vahipey Thanks to Sahar Sami John Paul Rutigliano Siddhantus Pradhanasaurus Yoganand Pathak

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