- Besleme — Anton Cм§ehov

: Chekhov highlights the "us-versus-them" divide, where the comfort of the upper class is built upon the literal physical destruction of the working class.

Anton Chekhov's story (originally titled "Spat khochetsya" or "Sleepy" ) is a stark example of his "situation story" style, focusing on the crushing psychological toll of extreme exhaustion and social neglect . Plot Summary Anton Çehov - Besleme

: The masters' complete lack of empathy toward Varka's basic needs acts as the primary catalyst for the eventual tragedy. Literary Significance : Chekhov highlights the "us-versus-them" divide, where the

: Delirious from exhaustion, Varka identifies the crying baby not as a human being, but as the "enemy" preventing her from sleep. Literary Significance : Delirious from exhaustion

: In a final, tragic act of desperation to find peace, Varka suffocates the infant and immediately falls into the deep, long-awaited sleep she craved. Key Themes