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Which of the following best describes the central theme of Anton Chekhov’s short story 'The Proposal'?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 10 · English · The Proposal
  1. The power of love
  2. The folly of pretentiousness
  3. The inevitability of fate
  4. The importance of honesty
Answer
The folly of pretentiousness

The correct answer is The folly of pretentiousness — Conclude that the story critiques pretentious behaviour by highlighting its absurdity.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the main conflict between Lomov and Natalya over the garden.
  2. Observe how each character exaggerates their social status and intentions.
  3. Conclude that the story critiques pretentious behaviour by highlighting its absurdity.
Common mistake: confusing the theme with the plot summary

Concept tested: theme of comedic critique

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