... of The Cherry Orchard is the failure of the family to distinguish the thin line between reality and outer appearance. This confusion, however, is also seen as a tragic flaw of the characters contributing to the downfall of the estate and its orchard. Another tragic element is the effect of choice 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 esta...

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

... of The Cherry Orchard is the failure of the family to distinguish the thin line between reality and outer appearance. This confusion, however, is also seen as a tragic flaw of the characters contributing to the downfall of the estate and its orchard. Another tragic element is the effect of choice 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 esta...

• Word Count: 1893
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School