The Boor by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Exercise

The Boor by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Exercise

Introduction About The Boor The Boor is a one-act play written by Anton Chekhov that is presented in comedic form. The play is about a desperate young widow named Helena Ivanovna Popov. She attempted not to accept that her beloved husband is already dead. Mr. Smirnov finally falls in love with her though they have a duel. Major Characters of the Boor Mrs. Popov: A landowning young widow who is mourning her late husband. Mr. Smirnov: A middle-aged landowner and retired lieutenant. Luka: An old and mature servant of Mrs. Popov who provides practical advice. Other servants: Additional staff members of the Popov household. Summary of The Boor This one act-play "The Boor" is a farce which has been written by a famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov. This play had been initially published on 28th October 1888. This one-act play is a short comedy play about a desperate young widow named Mrs. Helena Ivanovna Popov. This play has presented a comic union of Mrs. Popov with a visitor named Smirnov…