Question

How does the argument about Oxen Meadows start?

Answer 1

Answer:

The controversy of Oxen Meadows cropped up when Lomov, while proposing Natalya mentioned about Oxen Meadows as his property. Natalya became angry hearing this. Natalya believed both her grandfather and great-grandfather had reckoned that their land extended to Burnt Marsh — which meant that Oxen Meadows were theirs. Her family had had the Oxen Meadows for nearly three hundred years.

Lomov did not like this; he forgot his proposal and began arguing about Oxen Meadows.

Answer 2

Answer:

Oxen Meadows become a bone of contention between the two families. Lomov thinks that Oxen Meadows that touch the birch forest of Chubukov belong to him. His aunt's grandmother gave the free use of the Meadows to the peasants of Natalya's father's grandfather.