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Uncle Vanya
Anton Chekhov
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Act I - Part One
Act I - Part Two
Act II - Part One
Act II - Part Two
Act III - Part One
Act III - Part Two
Act IV - Part One
Act IV - Part Two
Characters
Character List
Ivan “Vanya” Voynitsky
Yelena Andreevna
Mikhail Astrov
Sonya Alexandrovna
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Plot Overview
Act 1 - Part One
Act 1 - Part Two
Act 2 - Part One
Act 2 - Part Two
Act 3 - Part One
Act 3 - Part Two
Act 4 - Part One
Act 4 - Part Two
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Context
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Context Quiz
Further Study
Context Quiz
1
of 5
Chekhov is considered a founder of which of the following modern genres?
Short story
Comedy
Drama
A and C
2
of 5
What profession provided Chekhov with a steady income throughout his life?
Doctor
Farmer
Journalist
Professor
3
of 5
Through his handling of ___, Chekhov is recognized for having transformed modern theatre?
Characterization
Mood
Political commentary
Set design
4
of 5
Chekhov is known for having blended what?
Political philosophies
Religious beliefs
Modes
Poetry and drama
5
of 5
An comparison between Uncle Vanya and what earlier work reflects the ways in which Chekhov's dramatic writing changed?
The Cherry Orchard
The Wood Demon
The Sea Gull
The Three Sisters
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