: 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
: 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 Çehov - Besleme
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 : In a final, tragic act of desperation
: The story explores the physiological and psychological boundaries of the human body, specifically how extreme fatigue can lead to a complete loss of morality and sanity. : In a final