How does Stepan's attitude toward Ivan change over the course of the play?

Question

Question 14 options:

A)

He is suspicious of Ivan's motives at the start, but he comes to love Ivan.

B)

He hates Ivan for taking Oxen Meadows from him, but they eventually come to a calm agreement.

C)

He is first very friendly with Ivan, but he becomes frustrated with Ivan over time.

D)

He first wants Ivan to propose to Natalya, but by the end, he doesn't want Natalya to marry Ivan.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) He first wants Ivan to propose to Natalya, but by the end, he doesn't want Natalya to marry Ivan.

Throughout the play "The Proposal" by Anton Chekhov, Stepan's attitude towards Ivan changes as the comedic tension and misunderstandings escalate, especially regarding the relationship with Natalya. Initially, he is enthusiastic about the possibility of marriage between Ivan and Natalya, but as the events unfold, he becomes increasingly protective of Natalya and frustrated with Ivan.