Anton Chekhov was born on January 17th, 1860 in Taganrog, Ukraine. His father was a grocer, and his grandfather was a former serf who paid for his own freedom and for the freedom of his children. (Anton 1) “Chekhov was well acquainted with the harsh realities of 19th century lower-middle class life.” (Contemporary Authors Online in Anton 1) Anton Chekhov’s father, Pavel was said to have terrorized his sons. In a letter Anton sent to his brother Alexander, Chekhov remarked, “Despotism and lying mangled our childhood to such a degree that one feels queasy and fearful recalling it.” (Anton 1) Chekhov was said to have gained many of his storytelling skills through his mother, Yevgeniya Chekhov. He also learned how to read and write from his mother. (Anton 1) In grammar school Chekhov wasn’t known for outstanding grades or exemplary writings, but for creating clever anecdotes, nicknames for teachers, and for playing pranks. (Anton 1)

In 1875, Pavel Chekhov’s grocery busine

Among this cast of characters, Chekhov, the physician and public health worker, most closely rresembles Lopakhin, who observes, “I get up at five and work from morning to night... I see lots of people, see what they’re like. And you just try to get anything accomplished: you’ll see how few decent, honest people there really are. (Chekhov in The Cherry Orchard 358)

The Sea Gull was another work of Anton Chekhov. This story related to his earlier life, but not economically or status-wise. This story focuses heavily on mother-son relationships. Anton Chekhov had a strong relationship with his mother, being he backed away from is father, Pavel. He learned his skills of reading and writing from his mother as well. (Seagull 1)

Anton Chekhov’s most mature, as well as most famous work was the play The Cherry Orchard: A Comedy in Four Acts.

Madame Ranevsky is an irresponsible soul who cannot be made to realize the value of money. Her brother, Gaev, is quite hopeless where money is concerned. Varya, the step-daughter, is the only practical one, but how can a woman raise money?(Synopsis 1)

This play provided further portrayal of the lower-middle class and also related greatly to the economic difficulties that he had earlier in life. The play perfectly conveys tragedy and farce, both aspects which Anton Chekhov is renown for.

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