Homework -- Chekhov

Hi Everyone,

Your homework is to read Chekhov's story "Vanka" and the beginning of "Ward No. 6," until the break on p. 268 in the Reader (p. 188 in the xeroxed book).

Please post a short response to the movie. You can answer one of the questions below or post your own observation that does not answer one of these questions.

How was war portrayed? What was the main message about war?
With whom did you sympathize most in the movie, and why?
Describe the relationship between the Chechens and the two Russian prisoners as well as the way that relationship changes.
Compare Sasha and Ivan (the two prisoners).
Describe Dina's character (Adbul's daughter).
Describe Abdul's character.
What were some cultural differences shown between the Chechens and the Russians?

Tomorrow we will finish discussing Hadji Murad and will begin discussing Chekhov's stories.

Those of you presenting on Wednesday, please continue to work on your presentation. I will check in with you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow,
Jane