The Cherry Orchard - Long Questions
Essay-type questions: 1. 1. Can Chekov’s The Cherry Orchard be considered as a tragicomedy? 2. 2. “The simple image of a cherry orchard is a symbol for a complex problem – the decay of one epoch and the rise of a new one.” Discuss 3. 3. “The Cherry Orchard symbolises the downfall of a particular class.” Is this an adequate view of the cherry orchard? 4. 4. “The Cherry Orchard is a harsh or bitter comedy.” Discuss 5. 5. How far does The Cherry Orchard reflect the changing values of contemporary Russia? 6. 6. Describe how Chekhov produces the characteristic atmosphere of his plays with reference to The Cherry Orchard? 7. 7. Is the title ‘The Cherry Orchard appropriate? Discuss 8. 8. Examine the themes discussed in the play “The Cherry Orchard”.