Question 1

What does Chubukov at first suspect that Lomov has come for? Is he sincere when he later says “And I’ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son”? Find reasons for your answer from the play.

Answer

Chubukov suspected that Lomov came at first to borrow money when he was in his evening dress. He looked insincere when he told Lomov that he had always loved him and treated him as his own son because he decided lomov should not be given any money.His attitude  changed when Lomov asked for his daughter’s hand in marriage and he rushed out to call his daughter, Natalya.

 

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