How does Anton Chekov potray the foibles of the feudalistic Russian Society in the chapter 'the proposal'? Class 10th
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Anton Chekhov has been and remains a moral compass; generations of Russians have measured their lives against Chekhov's," stated Andrei Malaev-Babel, assistant professor of theater, Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory at a Kennan Institute lecture on 1 October 2007. Chekhov's societal impact is a reflection of the importance of the role of authors in Russian society, which is far more pronounced in comparison with other societies, said Malaev-Babel. For example, the passing in 2005 of the U.S. playwright Arthur Miller arguably evoked a wider response in the Russian press and cultural circles than it did in the United States.
Historically, Russian authors have been prominent commentators on society and politics, and that tradition continues today with figures such as Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, Malaev-Babel observed. He traced the origin of the author's social role in Russia to poet and author Alexander Pushkin. At a time in Russian history when writers were predominantly aristocrats, Pushkin became the first literary figure to establish writing as a profession. Malaev-Babel described how Pushkin emerged as an influential figure following the rise of the Decembrist movement and its subsequent exile. Pushkin wrote in defense of Tsar Nicholas I—but also in support of the Decembrists' ideals of freedom. He continued to combine social commentary with his art and established himself as a vital voice in Russian society. Upon Pushkin's death, the tsar, concerned by the potential for political demonstrations at the funeral, ordered Pushkin to be buried in secret.