"The Lady with the Pet Dog"

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This paper explains that, in Anton Chekhov's "The Lady with the Pet Dog", the writer achieves success through his mastery of the technique of characterization. The author points out that the most striking feature of the story is Gurov's metamorphosis; he moves from being a self-centered snob to a man transformed by love. The paper stresses that Chekhov's ability to establish the character of Gurov as a detestable man makes his metamorphosis even more powerful.

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"The cause for Gurov's metamorphosis is Anna and the profound emotions he experiences after being with her. Chekhov masterfully handles Gurov's transformation in that his change is not immediate but rather gradual. Gurov does not intend to fall in love. In fact, he treats Anna and her needs as rather trivial. For example, when she seeks approval, or respect, after they sleep together, Gurov does not respond. Instead, he only eats a slice of watermelon in silence that lasts for "at least half of an hour" (200). When Anna begins to berate herself, Gurov becomes bored and irritated with her."

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