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Summary

The Seagull is a play by Anton Chekhov about the tragic fate of the talented actress Nina Zarechnaya and the writer Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev. Nina becomes the object of Konstantin's affection, who is trying to find new forms in art, rejecting the traditional ones. Their relationship becomes complicated due to the involvement of the successful writer Trigorin, whom Nina admires and falls in love with, thereby destroying her relationship with Konstantin. Trigorin's image attracts her with his success and fame. Ultimately, Nina does not become a famous actress, loses a child by Trigorin, and returns to her family estate, where she and Treplev meet again but are unable to restore their former connection. The tragedy concludes with Konstantin's suicide, disillusioned with life and love.