The Seagull Love Quotes

In this early scene, Masha's response to Medvedenko is casual and matter-of-fact; but as the play goes on, her involvement in an unhappy love triangle causes her more and more pain. She drinks more, smokes more, and abandons her baby.

Konstantin is at his happiest in this moment—just before the failed premiere of his play begins to turn Nina against him. Poor guy.

Here's Chekhov with a little gentle self-mockery for the lack of action in his own plays. Although nobody could accuse him of leaving out the love.