` The Lady with the Pet Dog`

Between the two versions of "The Lady with the Pet Dog " by Chekhov and Carol Oates , there are many similarities and differences but I would prefer Chekov 's Lady with a Pet Dog ' as the modernized version lacks the romance and appeal that Chekov 's version possesses . Both stories are similar in plot and couldn 't be more different in style but Oates version loses a lot in recreation . Chekhov 's story exemplifies the author 's subtle yet powerful style , as he is economical with language and never says more than he needs

. He conveys emotional complexity in just a few words , thus preserving the intensity of his characters feelings whereas the modernized version of Oates lacks this Furthermore , Chekov 's structural built of the story is linear and straightforward whereas Oates plot is like a roundabout and is therefore complicated

Beside this stylistic preferences , reversal of role is another thing that caught my attention . Although Oates presents the similar issue from a feminist view-point , but this lacks the intensity and vigor of Chekov 's way of presenting viewpoint . In Chekhov 's story protagonist Gurov directs the action in the plot whereas Oates ' male protagonist is passive . In her updated version , Oates sees everything through Anna 's eyes and Anna is unable to control the action in the plot . Oates ' Anna is a hysterical character as she is obsessed with self underestimation and self loathing . In Chekhov 's story Anna 's is a pretty lady with dignity and proud . Anna in Oates story is not a strong woman She talks about suicide and murder . Chekhov 's Anna is full of energy and life

It is quite obvious that reading of one story influences the reaction to the other as pre-conceived notions become a hindrance to evaluate the other story on its own merits and demerits . Although both stories present the same theme from different viewpoint but stylistic preferences of the reader start undermining the other story and thus disregard the other viewpoint...