The Seagull

Main Characters and Their Development

• Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev - a young aspiring writer tormented by doubts about his own talent and a sense of unfulfillment. He seeks new forms in art, leading to conflict with his mother and her circle. He is in love with Nina Zarechnaya, and his relationship with her is one of the key lines in his character's development.
• Irina Nikolaevna Arkadina - a famous actress and Konstantin's mother. Self-centered and vain, she strives to maintain her star status in theater and society. Her relationship with her son is tense, as she perceives his aspirations for innovation and success as a threat to her own status.
• Nina Mikhailovna Zarechnaya - a young girl from a wealthy family who dreams of becoming an actress. Initially, she admires Treplev but later becomes infatuated with Trigorin. Her dreams of an acting career and her disillusionment with it show her psychological development and affect other characters.
• Boris Alekseyevich Trigorin - a successful writer adored by Irina Nikolaevna. His presence ignites conflicts among the characters. Trigorin plays a critical role in changing Nina's life and Treplev's experiences.