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(5) Tree Line
The Seagull isn't hard to read. There might be some moments where the plot (or lack thereof) gets a little fuzzy, but the language is relatively straightforward and the characters are people we can identify with.
But this little puppy will take a toll on you, both emotionally and existentially. We're presented with a bunch of characters that fall somewhere on a scale that runs from Wimpy & Unfulfilled to Callous & Manipulative. And because Chekhov is an insanely masterful writer, we end up… identifying with basically all of 'em.
That's right. This play will put you through the emotional ringer, and make you think long and hard about what you want and whether that want is crippling you. Yowch.