The Cherry Orchard

What is the theme in The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov?

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One major theme in The Cherry Orchard is passivity, which is shown through the character of Mrs. Ranevsky and her family in their acceptance of their circumstances. Rather than trying to change or improve their lives, they remain complacent participants and observers in their own tragedy.

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