Question

What is the theme of the short story The Bet?

Answer 1

The Bet” was written during a period when Anton Chekhov was greatly influenced by Leo Tolstoy, whose simple, didactic tales were popular during the 1880's. The theme of “The Bet” is clearly the vanity of humanwishes. Before his imprisonment, the young lawyer believes that life on any terms is better than death.

Answer 2

“The Bet” was written during a period when Anton Chekhov was greatly influenced by Leo Tolstoy, whose simple, didactic tales were popular during the 1880's. The theme of “The Bet” is clearly the vanity of humanwishes. Before his imprisonment, the young lawyer believes that life on any terms is better than death.