English Midterms: A Marriage Proposal
Stephan Tschubukov
a country farmer, Natalias father, very insincere and wants the marriage to happen so he can send off his daughter
Usurper
thief; someone who takes the possession of something unlawfully
meditate
think deeply or carefully about (something). plan carefully; consider
Natalia Stepanova
Tschubukovs daughter (aged 25), argmentative and stubborn, constantly fights with Lomov over petty things
Ivan Lomov
Tschubukovs neighbor; has a weak heart, overly sensitive, very argumentative, has the decision to propose to Natalia.
farce
a humorous play that uses ridiculous situations and dialogue to provoke laughter
monologue
a long speech that is usually delivered by a character who is alone onstage
Anton Chekhov
author of "a marriage proposal", won fame for his comical stories and farces, born in southern Russia he was one of the most important modern play writes, went to medical school to support his family but chose to become a play write
stage directions
describe the scenery and props, the actions of the characters, or the tone in which the play should be delivered
Contrary
opposite, opposing, stubborn, argumentative
Glutton
person who eats too much; an excessive amount
aside
remark by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.