The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters Questions and Answers

What is the setting of "The Three Sisters"?  

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What is The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov about, and what is a brief summary?

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Where is there a moment in The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov that has both comedy and tragedy?

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How can the character Olga from The Three Sisters be approached, as an actor who has been cast as her in a forthcoming production?

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Why is the kiss considered a monumental moment in The Three Sisters?  

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Why are there many soldiers in the house all the time?  Do they live there?  Why aren't they living in a military barracks and doing something? 

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What do you think was Chekhov's intent or purpose for writing this play? In other words why did he write it?

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Why are essays that refer to "Three Sisters" as "The Three Sisters" posted here? Is that not a sign of a lack of research?

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What would be an actors approach to Anfisa from Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov?

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Where did the sisters live?

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I'm looking for an interesting way to introduce my literature students to Chekhov's Three Sisters. Any ideas?

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I was asked today "Why does an old stuffy play like this matter in today's society?" Discuss... Do you think it matters in today's society, and what message is it teaching?

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Characterize Olga in The Three Sisters as either loving and agreeable or an object or pity or even ridicule.

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