Taking The Seagull as an example, this paper discussed the aesthetic features of Chekhov's plays.

The aesthetic features of Chekhov's plays can be summarized as follows: The combination of realism and symbolism The Seagull was one of Chekov's representative works, which reflected the combination of realism and symbolism through the performance of a poor farmer's life. Chekhov used many realistic scenes and plots in the play, and at the same time, he used symbolic means to express the psychology and emotions of the characters, making the whole work more infectious. 2. Strong emotional expressions Chekhov's plays often revealed social reality through the emotional expression of the characters, and Seagull was no exception. In the novel, the protagonist Mihail Sergeyevich's life experience was full of sadness, pain and helplessness, but he still faced life firmly. This strong emotional expression made the audience feel the struggle and pain in the protagonist's heart more deeply. Deep Thoughts on Human Nature Chekhov's plays not only paid attention to social reality but also paid attention to the nature of human nature and human emotions. In Seagull, the experience of the protagonist Mihai Sergeyevich reflected the complexity and contradiction of human nature. He was constantly struggling and struggling in the hardships of life, and at the same time, he was constantly looking for a way to redeem himself. This kind of deep thinking about human nature allowed the audience to have a deeper understanding of the protagonist's inner world. Unique Stage Art Chekhov's stage art was unique and full of imagination and creativity. In Seagull, Chekhov made the whole performance artistic and infectious by adjusting the stage scene and using lighting effects. The audience could feel the unique stage art experience in the play and also have a strong emotional resonance with the actors. To sum up, the aesthetic features of Chekhov's plays are the combination of realism and symbolism, strong emotional expression, deep thinking about human nature, and unique contribution to stage art.