"The Lady with the Pet Dog" by Anton Chekhov Flashcards
1
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point of view
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third person limited
2
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gurov
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his change makes him a dynamic character
3
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3rd person limited through the eyes of Gurov
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- the reader only gets to see how Gurov’s half of the relationship feels through thought
- because the narration is 3rd person, the reader can trust the narrator and rely on the observations the narrator is making
- the narrator never judges Gurov for his behavior, which allows the reader to make judgements about Gurov
4
Q
how point of view develops characterization
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- his thoughts illustrate that Gurov feels superior to women, but that he feels more comfortable with women
- this shows his own feeling of inferiority in a way only a 3rd person narrator can show
5
Q
how does this change affect his infidelity with his wife
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he never stops his infidelity
6
Q
what conflicting emotions does Gurov have regarding women
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he’s had bitter experiences with women so he calls them a lower race
7
Q
what will cause Anna and Gurov’s lives to be “complicated and difficult”
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even though they both love each other they are married to different people already
8
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answers
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- the narrator approves of Gurov and Anna’s actions
- has had relationships with multiple women there
- unlike the other women Gurov has met, Anna feels truly guilty about being unfaithful to her husband
- even though they love each other, they will never be able to get married
- most people visit yalta
9
Q
what is the significance of the dog
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it was the way Dmitri connectee to Anna
10
Q
can we trust what we learn about Gurov
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we trust what we learn about gurov
