The cold approach to marriage that was common in nineteenth-century Russia, particularly among the wealthy, is the central theme of Chekhov’s “The Proposal.” As a dramatic irony on this type of money-driven marriage, the play depicts the two main characters as excessively high class and desperate to marry each other for economic security, despite the fact that they would not get along. Lomov is not really in love with Natalya but wants to marry her as he feels she is a good housekeeper, beautiful and well educated. He feels that it is the time he should settle down.
Based on my opinion, couples should build a strong and healthy relationship first, then get engaged which is a promise to marry, then if they want to, the man could do a proposal to show his love and how romantic he is, or it can be just a special moment that they want to save. For every couple, communication, honesty, and understanding must come first.
Hey, I agree! communication is key in a relationship. Significant others should be able to talk things out and be able to understand each other’s point of views.
I agree with you as well. I feel that couples should build a bond with each other and have communication with each other to understand what they want.