Discuss “The Proposal” as a one-act play.

As a one-act play

Answer:  Anton Chekhov’s play “The Proposal is a perfect example of one-act play. It obeys the rules of unity of time, plot and action. It deals with only one theme developed through one situation to one climax in order to produce the maximum of effect and that is to put forth a marriage proposal. The total plot is one dimensional. It treats the problems of everyday life like marriage. Like a perfect one-act play, also in this play, action begins right at the start of the play. Also, there are no breaks in the action; it is continuous. The play starts and ends within a short span of time. Besides all the three characters are here central and indispensable (অপরিহার্য) for the construction of the play. It is notable that there is no more side character to disgrace the progress of the story. Thus, this play stands as a perfect one-act play in all aspects.