Look at the given matrimonial advertisement published in the Morning Post
(newspaper) in December 1822.
It was fairly common practice in the nineteenth century for gentlemen and
ladies to seek courtship and matrimony by placing a suitable advertisement.
a) Based on your reading of the play and an understanding of the characters, what
details would Lomov provide (and specifically leave out) in a matrimonial
advertisement to find a bride like Natalya?
b) Think of what might make Chubukov shortlist Lomov’s advertisement if he
were scanning the matrimonial section of the newspaper.
Answers
Answer:
a:) To find a bride like Natalya, lomov would include the following points in his matrimonial advertisement –
To find a bride like Natalya, lomov would include the following points in his matrimonial advertisement –A tall and average looking boy of high rank who earns more than 500 pounds a year. Having inherited many real estates and owns a magnificent house. He is looking for a suitable bride of equal status, not more than 35 years of age, well educated and should be an excellent housekeeper.
a:) From the above advertisement, Chubukov would shortlist the points that matter to him the most, like, financial status, monthly income, real estates’ net worth. If he finds everything matches with his own status, he would be ready to marry off his daughter Natalya with the advertiser.