The Proposal

Lómov is the Chubukóvs’ longtime neighbor and fellow landowner. He inherited the property next door to the Chubukóvs from his aunt and uncle. Lómov is insecure, awkward, and high-strung, often stumbling over his words when… read analysis of Iván Vassílievich Lómov

Natásha is the young adult daughter of Chubukóv. After her mother’s death, she appears to oversee much of the work of her father’s estate. Her neighbor Lómov decides to propose to her on the… read analysis of Natásha Stepánovna

Chubukóv is a Russian landowner, father of Natásha, and neighbor of Lómov. He is an emotional man, going from effusively joyful one moment to bitterly enraged the next. He also tends to litter… read analysis of Stepán Stepánich Chubukóv (Papa)