Chekov is saying that some people jump into proposals despite not being compatible. It is evident from the play how the two actors are rushing to get engaged, and they are arguing about something nonconsequential, such as a dog. The central premise of a proposal is that two people are in love and want to spend their lives together, meaning that they must accommodate each other. However, Chekov’s play depicts how people rush into proposals without understanding each other and having tough conversations about children and money.
Chekov’s play also showcases symbolic gendering. It is illustrated when the woman accepts that the man owns the land to get the proposal. Therefore, it depicts the power men have when it comes to proposals. Society has made it clear that men should propose to women, which gives them all the power to the point that the woman would go against her beliefs to get the proposal. Several examples in the current media show symbolic gendering. For instance, successful women who have more money than their male partners will still give their men this power to get the proposal they want. Despite being powerful women, they would not fill fulfilled until they receive that proposal.
The marriage proposal is still reflected in today’s culture. However, every person has their version of the perfect proposal. For instance, some want the proposal while on vacation, while others want it after having a nice dinner. The mechanics of a marriage proposal has not changed since ancient times because the man always gets on one knee. However, the entire proposal ceremony has changed, especially in these modern times where people use social media as a platform to showcase their proposals. Marriage proposals will never be archaic, and they will continue for generations to come.
Hi Abdul, I really liked your response! I agree that Chekov was simply suggesting that certain people leap into initiatives even though they are incompatible. I think that everyone has their own idea of the ideal proposal. However, I believe they always want it to be something large and expensive since it will be talked about on social media.
Chekov is saying that some people jump into proposals despite not being compatible. It is evident from the play how the two actors are rushing to get engaged, and they are arguing about something nonconsequential, such as a dog. The central premise of a proposal is that two people are in love and want to spend their lives together, meaning that they must accommodate each other. However, Chekov’s play depicts how people rush into proposals without understanding each other and having tough conversations about children and money
Agree with this position by Chekov. Throughout the play, Natalya and Lomov did not have any conversation related to how they would plan their life after marriage. Moreover, they were constantly arguing about trivial things.
Chekov’s play also showcases symbolic gendering. It is illustrated when the woman accepts that the man owns the land to get the proposal. Therefore, it depicts the power men have when it comes to proposals. Society has made it clear that men should propose to women, which gives them all the power to the point that the woman would go against her beliefs to get the proposal. Several examples in the current media show symbolic gendering. For instance, successful women who have more money than their male partners will still give their men the power to get the proposal they want. Despite being powerful women, they would not fill fulfilled until they receive that proposal.
I agree with this position because some women still follow the same mindset in the current society. Even when able to sustain, themselves they still see a proposal as a validation when that should not be the case.
The marriage proposal is still reflected in today’s culture. However, every person has their version of the perfect proposal. For instance, some want the proposal while on vacation, while others want it after having a nice dinner. The mechanics of a marriage proposal has not changed since ancient times because the man always gets on one knee. However, the entire proposal ceremony has changed, especially in these modern times where people use social media as a platform to showcase their proposals. Marriage proposals will never be archaic, and they will continue for generations to come.
I agree with this position that proposals as still relevant in today’s culture with even more extreme versions. For example, renting out stadiums. Even then acts such as kneeling is still practiced.