The play "Uncle Vanya", the summary of which fully conveys its storyline, was written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. He was not only a playwright and writer, but throughout his life he practiced in medicine. Anton Chekhov created a new direction in literature, which was later adopted by many authors.
He believed that the main task of the writer is to not answer the reader's questions in his works. And, on the contrary, ask them yourself and simultaneously create a topic for thought.
The beginning of the work. First action
The play "Uncle Vanya", a brief summary of which begins with a description of the tea party in the estate, consists of scenes of village life. Under the old poplar there is a table that was laid especially for tea drinking. Cloudy autumn weather.
At the table is an elderly nanny Marina, a dry old woman Elena Andreevna, the wife of Professor Serebryakov, who owns the estate. Voynitsky, or Uncle Vanya. Around the table nervously walks Astrov. Soon Telegin appears, who was given the nickname Waffle. This is a ruined landowner, he lives in the estate as a dependent.
Tea party conversations
What are these people gathered for tea drinking talking about? The play "Uncle Vanya", a brief summary of which only in general terms conveys the mood of all those present, does not seek to analyze their actions. The author only voices the thoughts of each of his characters, leaving the reader to judge for himself the correctness of their reasoning and actions.
Astrov is a doctor by profession, and while an old woman pours him tea, he tirelessly tells her about the difficulties of his work. He complains about the unsanitary conditions in the huts of the peasants, various epidemics, and because of this, frequent deaths. He worries about Russian forests, which are cut down even without work. However, this man not only sympathizes with nature, but also takes the time to plant new young trees.
Sibling of the first wife of a professor
Uncle Vanya, who is the brother of the first wife of Serebryakov, grumbles that since the professor came to the estate with his second wife, the whole familiar way seemed to have turned upside down. Voynitsky does not even try to hide his envy of Serebryakov. Criticizes him for his constant complaints. Taunts the fact that the professor has been writing about art for a quarter of a century, but actually does not understand anything about it.
Elena Andreevna, the second wife of the professor, who is much younger than her husband, is endlessly bored in this estate. She complains about the lack of any entertainment. Fragmentary phrases and remarks of all those present are not interconnected. There is no general dialogue at the table. But it is from them that one can judge that the play "Uncle Vanya" (a brief description of it will continue to contain various dialogues) first of all emphasizes all the tension of the drama that the characters of the play experience. There is neither prosperity nor peace in this estate.
Relation to the professor of others
Uncle Vanya’s mother, Maria Vasilievna, treats her son-in-law very warmly and reprimands her son for expressing contempt for the professor. And Voynitsky is jealous of Serebryakov, not only because of his career successes, but also because of his popularity among women. Moreover, he liked the young wife of the professor.
But Elena Andreevna does not reciprocate the recognition of Voinitsky, but merely brushes it off. At first, she does not understand what caused this attitude to her spouse. It seems to her that he is the same as everyone. So the play "Uncle Vanya" by Chekhov, the summary of the first chapter of which came to an end, describes his characters. Almost all negative emotions center around the professor.
Passion is heating up, or a grumbling professor
What will Chekhov describe in his play "Uncle Vanya" later on? The summary is now fully devoted to Serebryakov. With each passing minute, one feels how an atmosphere of hatred and enmity is gathering around this person. It annoys literally everyone. And now even her own spouse, who somehow forgot that he is the same as everyone else.
The professor constantly complains about a variety of diseases. It requires careful care. Voynitsky finally understands how petty his relative is. He recalls all the time that they, together with his niece Sonechka, who also lives in the estate, worked for him. Often denying themselves anything, they tried to send Serebryakov as much money as possible, earned on the estate.
Impossible to hide emotions
The summary of "Uncle Vani" shows how negative the situation was on the estate. All the characters have accumulated so many emotions inside that they simply can not restrain them. Astrov got drunk and began to scold the whole of Russian life.
He suddenly started talking about how beautiful Elena Andreevna was with her soul, body, and thoughts. But, in his opinion, she leads a completely wrong lifestyle, parasitizing at the expense of her own spouse. The beauty of this woman attracts a doctor. Sonechka, in turn, tells her stepmother about her tender feelings for Astrov. So passions flare up in the play "Uncle Vanya". The summary of the second chapter is precisely at this end.
The boiling of feelings around the wife of Serebryakov
Sonya notices how Uncle Vanya roams behind her stepmother like a shadow, and Dr. Astrov abandoned medical practice, even the forests that worried him so much. Elena Andreyevna invites the girl to talk with Astrov about her feelings and even herself seeks to find out about his attitude to her stepdaughter.
But the doctor does not notice this. On the contrary, he begins to tell Elena about his love for her. Trying to kiss her. The witness of this scene is Voynitsky. Uncle Vanya is not only embarrassed, but to some extent even scared. A woman wants to leave the estate. Thus, the summary of "Uncle Vani" reveals all the secret feelings of the characters.
The estate will be sold, or How to live on to its inhabitants
The professor gathered all the inhabitants of the estate and announced that he was going to sell it. He will invest in securities, which will provide him and his wife with a further comfortable life. What did Chekhov want to show this in his play "Uncle Vanya"?
The summary does not accurately convey all the statements of the characters, but, based on the news itself, which was announced by the professor, we can conclude how this character is petty and selfish. He did not even think about where his daughter Sonechka and Voynitsky would live.
Although there is an important fact that the author mentioned. It is that the estate itself belongs to Sonya. She inherited from her mother. The summary of the book "Uncle Vanya" cannot but mention the reaction of the main characters to this statement of the professor.
Shot, or Final events of a work
Voynitsky simply boiled over Serebryakov’s decision. He finally expresses to the professor everything that has accumulated over a long time. A great scandal began. During which Uncle Vanya could not restrain himself and shot Professor Serebryakov, who was bored with him. But, fortunately, he missed.
What ends the work "Uncle Vanya" Chekhov? The summary is drawing to a close, and it remains to describe only the last scene during which Astrov and Voynitsky talk about their lives. The professor and his wife are going to Kharkov. Everything remains in the estate as before. Uncle Vanya and Sonya are engaged in neglected farming. The girl also dreams of a better life.