Challenging Misogyny: A Critical Examination of Gender Bias in Anton Chekhov's 'The Bear
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2024, Vol 7, Issue 04
Abstract
"The Bear" by Anton Chekhov is a one-act play that explores the theme of misogyny through the interactions between the characters Smirnov and Mrs. Popova. Smirnov's misogynistic beliefs are revealed as he objectifies and belittles Mrs. Popova based on her gender. The play critiques the societal prejudices and stereotypes imposed on women during Chekhov's time, emphasizing the importance of gender equality and respect. Readers can see that Smirnov treats Popov rudely. The writer aims to analyze Smirnov's negative attitude towards Popov using feminist critical theory. Data is collected qualitatively. Analysis shows that Smirnov verbally intimidates Popov with lots of rude remarks about women. He accuses women of laziness, deception, and unfaithfulness.
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Lec. Ali Khalid Al. Mukhtar
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- DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i04-59
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