The Cherry Orchard performance analysis. / Helen Williams

A Play that depicts the ever changing time not only in the history of Russia but the entire world. The transfer of ownership from the original affluent owner to once peasant Serf is an historical change that is replayed even in our time. It is very sad to note that Firs being born a Serf on the estate and having lived and served all his life now have no place to go,. He not able to adapt to the changes unlike Lopakhin who will eventually become the new owner .

The emotions exhibited  towards the end  the play signifies a new phase in the history of Russia. One thing that is very significant is seeing Madam  Ranevsky sob in the arms of Gayev over the loss of the cherry Orchard. Firs is seen here lying motionlessly on the couch and no one seem to care about him. It is very ironic that a man who had served the entire family selflessly in his entire lifetime will have to go through this in his last days.
 One would have thought that Lopakhin being Serf like Firs will take the bold step of coming to his rescue, unfortunately, this did not happen , instead he is left for dead. This is highly significant of the end an era and the beginning of another.

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