Question

How did Natalya react when she came to know that Lomov had come with the proposal of marriage?

Hint:

In plays, characters often have dramatic and sudden changes in emotion. When answering questions about character reactions, describe the initial state, the event that causes the change, and the new emotional state, using specific details from the text (e.g., "wailing," "begged him").

Answer 1

When Natalya's father revealed that Lomov had come to propose, her reaction changed dramatically from anger to desperation. She was shocked and immediately became hysterical. She started wailing and accused her father of driving Lomov away. She desperately begged him to bring Lomov back at once, showing her strong desire to get married.