Question

What does Chubukov at first suspect that Lomov has come for? Is he sincere when he later says ‘And I’ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son”? Find reasons for your answer from the play.​

Answer 1

Answer:

At first, Chubukov suspected that Lomov had come to borrow money. He was not sincere when he told Lomov that he had always loved him and that he was like his own son. He had decided that he would not give Lomov any money if he tried borrowing from him.

Answer 2

Answer:

At first, Chubukov suspected that Lomov had come to him to borrow money because he was in his evening dress. He was not sincere when he told Lomov that he had always loved him and he was like his own son as he had decided not to give any money to Lomov.