... and free will. In some instances this is the ultimate form of tragedy, depending on the outcome. With this, Chekhov succeeds in confusing tragedy and comedy in The Cherry Orchard. The characters in The Cherry Orchard contribute greatly to the comedy. The action takes place on a Russian estate belonging to Mrs. Lubov Ranevsky. Conflict begins over finances and a wealthy merchant named Lopahin, whose father ... 's role of the "unfortunate clod." He continues to stumble over furniture in each of his appearances. He is immediately dubbed "Twenty-two Calamities." Gayev's actions also suggest ...

• Word Count: 1891
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... aristocratic childhood. When she returns to the estate, her talking about the nursery indicates this. Also, when she has the vision of her mother walking through the cherry orchard it reinforces the fact the she is stuck in the memories of her childhood. This delusion shows that she is trying to block out the unfortunate events of ... best way to avoid her problems. Another problem Madame Ranevksy faces is she is deeply in debt and has to give up her beloved cherry orchard. The orchard symbolizes Ranevsky memories. Her return to the orchard only brings these memories back and prevents he...

• Word Count: 393
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School