Question

"You two'd better hurry up and get married — Have me in peace."

Hint:

This quote is from *The Merchant of Venice* by William Shakespeare, where it reflects the themes of marriage and the social expectations of the time.

Answer 1

Explanation: This line is spoken by the character Chubukov in Anton Chekhov's one-act play, "The Proposal." He says this to his daughter Natalya and her suitor, Lomov. The statement is comical and reveals Chubukov's exasperation. Lomov has come to propose to Natalya, but instead of a romantic moment, they get into petty arguments about property and the superiority of their dogs. Chubukov, who desperately wants the match to happen for financial and social reasons, is tired of their constant bickering. His plea to "Have me in peace" shows that his primary motivation is to get them married off quickly to end the stressful squabbling, rather than any concern for their happiness.