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Chapter 9: The Proposal
📖 Prose
Class 10
✍️ Anton Chekhov
NCERT First Flight
📖 Chapter Summary
This is a one-act play by Anton Chekhov. Lomov comes to propose to Natalya, Chubukov's daughter. Before proposing, they argue about Oxen Meadows and later about their dogs. The argument continues even after the proposal, showing the ridiculous nature of their quarrels. Finally, they get engaged amidst chaos.
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Oral Comprehension Check
4 Q
Q1.
Why did Lomov visit Chubukov's house?
Ans: To propose marriage to Chubukov's daughter Natalya.
Q2.
What did Lomov and Natalya argue about?
Ans: Oxen Meadows, and later about their dogs.
Q3.
What happened at the end?
Ans: Amidst arguing, they got engaged.
Q4.
What kind of person is Lomov?
Ans: Wealthy but a hypochondriac, quarrelsome, and nervous.
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Thinking about the Text
2 Q
Q1.
What is the main theme of the play?
Ans: The pettiness of quarrels and the absurdity of human nature.
Q2.
How does Chekhov make the play humorous?
Ans: Through silly arguments, quick mood swings, and Lomov's dramatic health complaints.
❓ Important Questions
Q1. Why is the play named 'The Proposal'?
The whole play revolves around Lomov's proposal, which becomes comedy due to endless quarrels.
Q2. Comment on Natalya's character.
Quarrelsome, stubborn, but also eager to get married.
📄 Previous Year Questions (PYQ)
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Q1. Significance of the title 'The Proposal'?
A marriage proposal interrupted by trivial arguments, showing comedy of human nature.
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Q2. What role does Chubukov play?
He joins quarrels eagerly and switches sides quickly for personal benefit.
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Q3. Comment on Natalya's character.
Quarrelsome, stubborn, but eager to marry.
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This is a one-act play by Anton Chekhov.
यह एंटोन चेखव का एक-अंकीय नाटक है।
Lomov comes to propose to Natalya.
लोमोव नताल्या को प्रस्ताव देने आता है।
Before proposing, they argue about Oxen Meadows.
प्रस्ताव देने से पहले वे ऑक्सन मेडोज़ पर बहस करते हैं।
They also argue about their dogs.
वे अपने कुत्तों पर भी बहस करते हैं।
Finally, they get engaged amidst chaos.
अंत में, वे अराजकता के बीच सगाई कर लेते हैं।
The play satirizes human quarrelsomeness.
नाटक मानव की झगड़ालू प्रवृत्ति पर व्यंग्य करता है।