The Forest

Main Ideas

• The conflict between the old and new ways of life, reflected in the characters' opposition.
• Critique of greed and selfishness, as demonstrated by the main characters' behavior.
• Depiction of the social and moral issues of 19th-century Russian society.
• The theme of love and betrayal, explored through the characters' relationships.
• Questions of inheritance and family values, which become central to the plot.