Chubukov says of Natalya: “... as if she won’t consent! She’s in love; egad, she’s like a lovesick cat…” Would you agree? Find reasons for your answer.
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Source: TextbookChubukov exaggerates when he says that Natalya is “like a lovesick cat.” The events of the play suggest otherwise. When Lomov proposes, Natalya doesn’t even know about it at first. Instead of showing love, she argues heatedly with Lomov about petty matters like the ownership of Oxen Meadows and the superiority of their dogs. She only shows interest in Lomov after learning he had come to propose, and then becomes desperate to bring him back. So, while she may have some interest, calling her “lovesick” is an overstatement and mainly reflects Chubukov’s eagerness to get her married.
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