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Character Sketch of Natalya

Natalya Stepanovna is a 25-year-old daughter of a wealthy landowner in Chekhov's play The Proposal, characterized by her assertiveness, immaturity, and sensitivity. She is argumentative and prideful, often engaging in disputes over trivial matters, yet reveals a vulnerable romantic side when faced with a marriage proposal. Natalya's dynamic personality and emotional shifts contribute to the comedic elements of the play while critiquing societal norms regarding marriage and property.

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Character Sketch of Natalya

Natalya Stepanovna is a 25-year-old daughter of a wealthy landowner in Chekhov's play The Proposal, characterized by her assertiveness, immaturity, and sensitivity. She is argumentative and prideful, often engaging in disputes over trivial matters, yet reveals a vulnerable romantic side when faced with a marriage proposal. Natalya's dynamic personality and emotional shifts contribute to the comedic elements of the play while critiquing societal norms regarding marriage and property.

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Character Sketch of

Natalya Stepanovna

Natalya Stepanovna is one


of the central characters in
Anton Chekhov's
humorous play The
Proposal. She is a young
woman of 25 years,
portrayed with a blend of
assertiveness, immaturity,
and sensitivity.

1. Appearance and
Background:

Natalya is the daughter of


Chubukov, a wealthy
landowner.
She is described as a good
housekeeper, practical, and
hardworking.
Though she is 25 years old,
she is unmarried, which
was considered unusual
during the time the play
was written.

2. Personality Traits:

a. Argumentative and
Stubborn:
Natalya is highly
opinionated and does not
hesitate to argue, even
over trivial matters.
She engages in heated
disputes with Lomov over
Oxen Meadows and the
superiority of their dogs
(Squeezer and Guess).
Her stubbornness often
escalates the quarrels
unnecessarily.

b. Sensitive and
Emotional:
Despite her outward
confidence, Natalya is
shown to be sensitive,
especially about her social
status and personal life.
When she learns about
Lomov’s marriage
proposal, she becomes
highly emotional, almost
desperate, and regrets her
earlier quarrels.

c. Prideful and
Possessive:

Natalya is extremely
possessive of her family’s
property and prideful of
their social standing.
She refuses to concede to
Lomov in the argument
over the Oxen Meadows,
insisting that the land
belongs to her family.

d. Childish and Immature:

Her behavior throughout


the play demonstrates her
immaturity.
Instead of calmly resolving
issues, she resorts to
bickering and shouting.
However, this childishness
also adds to the humor
and charm of her
character.

e. Romantic and
Vulnerable:

Natalya’s vulnerability is
evident when she
discovers that Lomov
came to propose to her.
She reveals her romantic
side, quickly forgetting
their arguments and
eagerly seeking to
reconcile with Lomov.

3. Role in the Play:

Natalya is central to the


comedy of the play. Her
arguments with Lomov and
her rapid emotional shifts
create amusing situations
that drive the plot forward.
Her character highlights
the social norms of the
time, such as the
importance of marriage
and property disputes.

4. Conclusion:

Natalya Stepanovna is a
dynamic and multi-faceted
character. Her blend of
stubbornness, sensitivity,
and immaturity creates a
lively and entertaining
persona. Through Natalya,
Chekhov humorously
critiques the pettiness of
human nature and the
absurdity of societal
norms, making her a
memorable character in
the play.

By Raghuvansh Dubey

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