Questions in Past Papers (PU) | The Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekhov | Eureka Study Aids

1. Discuss The Cherry Orchard as a comedy. (2004) 

2. The character of Lopakhin in The Cherry Orchard 1/2 (2004) 

3. "The Cherry Orchard is a tragedy despite the fact that Chekhov described it as a comedy". How far would you agree? (2005) 

4. How far do you think Chekhov is successful in presenting the theme of the passing of the old order through the symbol of cherry orchard. (2006) 

5. "It is not what the characters say which matters, it is what they are and what they are doing with their lives". How far do you agree with this assessment of the characters in The Cherry Orchard? (2007) 

6. Is the Cherry Orchard a political play? (2008) 

7. Why has Chekhov's drama been called 'lyrical' and 'internal' as opposed to 'external'? Discuss with reference to his play The Cherry Orchard. (2009) 

8. "Lopakhin is not a merchant in the vulgar sense of the word ... There is no need for him to be the typical merchant. He is a tender-hearted man." Do you think that this statement fully explains Lopakhin's character in The Cherry Orchard? (2010) 

9. Discuss the dramatic significance of the sub-plot of The Cherry Orchard. (2011) 

10. The character of Lyubov in The Cherry Orchard 1/2 (2011) 

11. Is the CHERRY ORCHARD a blend of smiles and tears? Why? (2012) 

12. In THE CHERRY ORCHARD, we watch the dreams of childhood dying and ambitions of middle age stirring into action. Comment. (2013) 

13. How does the comic element in The Cherry Orchard enhance the tragic impact of the play? (2014) 

14. "The Cherry Orchard" can be read as a drama tracing the human journey from childhood fantasy to the adult consciousness of harsh reality. Elaborate. (2015) 

15. "The Cherry Orchard" is about the passing away of the romantic phase and the onset of modern capitalist tendencies. Comment. (2016) 

16. How does Chekhov bring in comedy in a tragic situation in "The Cherry Orchard"? How far does he succeed? (2017) 

17. How far would you agree that The Cherry Orchard represents a conflict between modernity and traditional Russian society? Elaborate your answer. (2018) 

18. Lopakhin's utter lack of feelings is no less appalling than the ignorance and stupidity of the outdated aristocrats. Do you agree? (2019) 

19. Symbolism as a Dramatic Device in The Cherry Orchard 1/2 (2019)

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