Question

Find all the words and expressions in the play that the characters use to speak about each other, and the accusations and insults they hurl at each other. (For example, Lomov in the end calls Chubukov an intriguer; but earlier, Chubukov has himself called Lomov a “malicious, double faced intriguer.” Again, Lomov begins by describing Nayalya as “an excellent housekeeper, not bad-looking, well-educated.”)

Answer 1

1. Lomov’s Descriptions and Insults:
   1. About Natalya (initially positive):
      • “An excellent housekeeper”
      • “Not bad-looking”
      • “Well-educated”
   2. Later (during the argument):
      • “She’s like a lovesick cat”
      • “She’s an argumentative woman”
      • “Old rat”
      • “A double-faced intriguer”
   3. About Chubukov:
      • “Old lunatic”
      • “Intriguer”
      • “Land grabber”
2. Chubukov’s Descriptions and Insults:
   1. About Lomov (initially):
      • “My darling”
      • “Treasure”
      • “Dear friend”
   2. Later (during the argument):
      • “Pettifogger”
      • “Boy”
      • “Old rat”
      • “Malicious, double-faced intriguer”
      • “Fool”
      • “You’re not a neighbor, you’re a stranger!”
3. Natalya’s Descriptions and Insults:
   1. About Lomov (initially):
      • “What a nice man!”
      • “Good neighbor”
   2. Later (during the argument):
      • “Puppy”
      • “Old rat”
      • “Crasher”
      • “You’re not a neighbor, you’re a usurper!”