INTERPRETATION OF THE IMAGES OF ENTREPENEURS IN THE PROSE OF A.P. CHEKHOV

Piao Huimin

The theme of theater holds significant importance in Chekhov's literary works, spanning both fiction and non-fiction. Due to his close associations with numerous theater artists, the exploration of the theater theme plays a crucial role in understanding his works. Typically, Chekhov's theatrical works are analyzed with a particular focus on the portrayal of actors, given their central role in the theatrical stage. However, our unique study aims to shift the spotlight onto the portrayal of theatrical entrepreneurs for the first time. This article delves into the depiction of entrepreneurial characters in various Chekhov’s works, uncovering their distinct traits and characteristics. The relevance of this article lies in the fact that it touches upon a problem that remains understudied. In recent years, the analysis of the theatrical theme and the image of the actor in A.P. Chekhov's works has attracted increasing interest of researchers, but there are still no special studies devoted to a special theatrical group – entrepreneurs. The aim of the study is to understand Chekhov's portrayal of entrepreneurs. Objectives of the study: 1. to analyze the images of entrepreneurs in the prose of A.P. Chekhov 2. to give a characterization of entrepreneurs within the framework of the topic under study. Scientific novelty is characterized by the fact that the research on the images of Chekhov's entrepreneurs has not been developed in sufficient detail.

Keywords:The theme of theater holds significant importance in Chekhov's literary works, spanning both fiction and non-fiction. Due to his close associations with numerous theater artists, the exploration of the theater theme plays a crucial role in understanding his works. Typically, Chekhov's theatrical works are analyzed with a particular focus on the portrayal of actors, given their central role in the theatrical stage. However, our unique study aims to shift the spotlight onto the portrayal of theatrical entrepreneurs for the first time. This article delves into the depiction of entrepreneurial characters in various Chekhov’s works, uncovering their distinct traits and characteristics. The relevance of this article lies in the fact that it touches upon a problem that remains understudied. In recent years, the analysis of the theatrical theme and the image of the actor in A.P. Chekhov's works has attracted increasing interest of researchers, but there are still no special studies devoted to a special theatrical group – entrepreneurs. The aim of the study is to understand Chekhov's portrayal of entrepreneurs. Objectives of the study: 1. to analyze the images of entrepreneurs in the prose of A.P. Chekhov 2. to give a characterization of entrepreneurs within the framework of the topic under study. Scientific novelty is characterized by the fact that the research on the images of Chekhov's entrepreneurs has not been developed in sufficient detail.