A Day in the Country by: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Where?
The story happened in a village inside a country which name was never mentioned in the story but since
the author came from Russia, most readers might conclude that probably the story evolve in Taganrog,
Russia where he was born.
When?
It was between 8 and 9 in the morning of an almost stormy day since there is a dark leaden colored
mass that creeps over the sky towards the sun. There are thunders that sound like rumblings and the
warm wind that stirs up the dust which signals that the real storm would soon begin.
What?
A little girl Fyokla, aged 6 is looking for Terenty. A man whom he was not related at all but had trusted
him and looked after him as her own father.
Why?
Fyokla's brother Danilka, aged 8 was in trouble because his hand was trapped into a hole in the tree
while trying to get the cuckoo's egg.
How?
Both Terenty and Fyokla run down the the village and turn along the dusty road towards the count's
copse that lies dark blue in the distance which is about a mile and a half away. Fyokla leads Terenty into
a thicket, and, after going a quarter of a mile, points to Danilka. There they saw the little fellow with hair
as red as ocher and a pale sickly face, standing leaned against the tree, with his head on one side,
looking sideways at the sky. In one hand he holds his shabby old cap, the other is hidden in an old lime
tree. Terenty immediately snaps off the broken piece to release Danilka's hand which is red and
crushed.
A Day in the Country Summary
Characters:
Terenty, Danikla, and Fyokla.
Setting:
The story takes place at a certain village between eight and nine in the morning
Conflict:
Danilka's hand was stuck in a tree. A heavy rain is also incoming so he really needs to free his hand as
soon as possible.
Plot:
Danilka and Fyokla are orphans. Danilka's hand was stuck in the tree. Luckily, Fyokla managed to find
Terenty at the village. Danilka got freed and the storm passed. The three enjoyed the magnificence of
the country. Danilka was awed by the nature.
Tone/Mood:
The readers' would be awed by nature. Nature was related to a man's life.
Point of View:
Third Person POV.