1. The Lottery Ticket's Hidden Meaning
Chekhov proceeds to illustrate how even the possibility of a life transformation can be euphoric demonstrating the irony of how people seemingly content with their lives are actually yearning for a more rewarding life. ... Then as though Ivan's subconscious forces him to see through the illusion that he and his wife have failed to achieve oneness he states, "the ticket is yours"(Chekhov 2). ... His thoughts reveal that he is an island of "me" yearning for a new life filled with intimacy as he imagined himself "warm, even hot!"...
- Word Count: 842
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School