"The Lady With the Pet Dog", written by Anton Chekhov, is a
             passionate love story portraying betrayal at its greatest . The story
             presents a deceiving nature that perfectly depicts real life in most of
             society today. The title gives the impression that this story is just a
             simple-minded one, but in reality it truly recognizes the mysteries
             that develop right under our noses. This story is about the
             confusing and unexpected forbidden love that evolves between two
             Anton Chekhov writes "The Lady With the Pet Dog" in third
             person, mainly focusing on the character Dmitry Gurov and his
             thoughts regarding his romantic liaison with Anna Sergeyevna.
             Chekhov sets in the readers mind the nonchalant, arrogant attitude
             Dmitry feels towards Anna right in the beginning of the story. "In his
             appearance, in his character, in his whole make-up there was
             something attractive and elusive that disposed women in his favor
             and allured them" (par. 5). Chekhov even goes as far as saying that
             Dmitry thought of women as the "inferior race" (par. 4). The
             author's bluntness in displaying Dmitry's arrogant character sets
             the story. Dmitry finds it utterly surprising that he falls in love with
             what he thought was just another one of his many mistresses.
             Anton's theme of forbidden, yet undeniable love is present
             throughout the story as the two characters realize their
             unhappiness without one another. Although both were married,
             they made sacrifices to find time together and to enjoy their love for
             each other. Chekhov's forbidden theme is portrayed when both
             people realize that their parting is necessary. Anna replies "We are
             parting forever - it has to be, for we ought never to have met"
             (par.57). But their undeniable love is also portrayed as Dmitry flies
             to Anna's hometown to see her and she replies,
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