10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does Vanya become disillusioned with Professor Serebryakov?
2. What does Professor Serebryakov propose that triggers Vanya's violent outburst?
3. How does Vanya's attempt to shoot the professor affect the outcome of the play?
4. What happens to the estate at the end of the play?
5. Which character is most aware of the gap between his ideals and his actual life?
6. What does Sonya's love for Dr. Astrov reveal about her character?
7. How does Yelena's passivity affect the people around her?
8. What does Maria Voinitskaya's continued devotion to Professor Serebryakov suggest about her?
9. What is the primary theme of Vanya's wasted life?
10. What does Sonya's closing speech suggest about how the play views endurance and suffering?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
