CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -How does Chubukov react when Lomov says that he has come to ask for the hand of his daughter? Answer: When Lomov says that he has come to ask for the hand of his daughter, Chubukov feels ecstatic. He loses his balance and embraces Lomov. He even sheds a tear of joy and calls for God’s blessings for Lomov and Natalya.

Detailed explanation-2: -What makes Chubukov misunderstand the purpose of Lomov’s visit? Answer: Chubukov misunderstands that Lomov has come to borrow money. He does not reveal his purpose of coming directly instead he says that he has come to trouble him with a request for help.

Detailed explanation-3: -At first, Chubukov suspected that Lomov had come to him to borrow money because he was in his evening dress. He was not sincere when he told Lomov that he had always loved him and he was like his own son as he had decided not to give any money to Lomov.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chubukov was first suspicious and thought that Lomov had come to ask for some money. But when he came to know the real reason he was overwhelmed with joy because he believed Lomov would be a profitable match for his daughter. So he embraced and kissed Lomov. Was this answer helpful?