Here are the 5 topics for research:
1. The Life of Anton Chekhov – Life, upbringing, education, professions, plays and writing
2. The Moscow Art Theatre in the time of Anton Chekhov
3. The Rise of Realism in theatre – Who, What, Where, When, Why
4. Symbolism and Motifs in The Seagull – The Seagull, The Lake, The Play-within-a-Play, Unrequited Love, Existential Crisis
5. Life in Russia in the time of Anton Chekhov 1860-1904 – Socio-economic, military, advancements in science and medicine
Please use this guidebook when writing your research paper. It includes information on how to set up your essay in MLA format and how to correctly cite your sources in your essay and in your Works Cited page.