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.