A day in the

country
by Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov
A Russian playwright and short
story writer who is considered
one of the greatest writers in the
history of Russian literature.
Anton Chekhov
He was born on January 29,
1860, in Taganrog, Russia, and
died on July 15, 1904, in
Badenweiler, Germany.
Anton Chekhov
Chekhov is known for his realistic
and psychological portrayal of
characters and his ability to capture
the complexities of human nature.
His works often explore themes
such as love, loss, and the human
condition.
A day in the
country
by Anton Chekhov

Mr. John Berlin L. Vistan

Reading of the Story

A Day in the Country

by Anton Chekhov
 Characters
FYOKLA
A six-year-old girl and a beggar. She
sought the “uncles”for help to free her
brother Danilka from a tree
 Characters
TERENTY
The protagonist of the story. He is a cobbler who
does not look like the hero type. He is described as
a “tall old man with a thin, pock-marked face, very
long legs, and bare feet, dressed in a woman’s
tattered jacket”.
 Characters
DANILKA
Fyokla’s brother whose arm got stuck in
a tree. He is eight years old.
 Characters
SILANTY SILTCH
Not mentioned in the summary but she
is one of the characters. She is Terenty’s
bosom friend and the sacristan.
Group Work: Analysis
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION

1. Character(s): Who are the characters in the in the story?

2. Setting: Where and when does the story take place?

3. Conflict: What is the main problem in the story?

4. Tone/Mood: What is the author’s attitude towards the subject?

What kind of emotion or feeling do you get after reading the
story?

5.Plot: What is happening in the story? What is the story about?

 A Day in the Country
‘A day in the country’ is written by Chekhov. It pays
homage to an unsung hero, a homeless cobbler
whose name is Terenty. At the beginning of the story
a beggar girl named Fyokla, who is 6 years old comes
running through a village. The village is preparing for
an approaching storm.
 A Day in the Country
She addresses everyone as “uncle”. She is searching
for a particular person. She finally finds Terenty in the
kitchen garden. He is a “tall old man with a thin, pock-
marked face, very long legs, and bare feet, dressed in
a woman’s tattered jacket”. He does not look like a
hero.
 A Day in the Country
She addresses everyone as “uncle”. She is searching
for a particular person. She finally finds Terenty in the
kitchen garden. He is a “tall old man with a thin, pock-
marked face, very long legs, and bare feet, dressed in
a woman’s tattered jacket”. He does not look like a
hero.
 Conclusion
This lesson is about two children and a cobbler named
Terenty who teaches them valuable lessons about nature.
No matter, how much ever we know about nature, still
there is so much scope for us to learn about nature.
Because nature is more than just a place we can visit
during our holidays or weekends. Nature is the art of God.