Who are the most memorable characters in Chekhov short stories?

There's Sonya from 'Uncle Vanya'. She is a very sympathetic character, self - sacrificing and trying to hold the family together. Her unrequited love for Astrov adds depth to her character. And then there's Praskovya Fedorovna from 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich'. Her cold and somewhat callous attitude towards her dying husband is both disturbing and memorable.

There's also Liza in 'The House with the Mezzanine'. She is a young woman full of life and ideals, and her relationship with the narrator is complex and interesting. Varya in 'The Cherry Orchard' is another character that stands out. She is practical and tries to save the family's orchard, in contrast to the more dreamy and irresponsible characters around her.

Ivan in 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich' is very memorable. His journey from a self - centered, ordinary man to someone who finally faces his mortality and the emptiness of his life is quite striking.

One of the most memorable is Sonya from 'Uncle Vanya'. She represents the self - sacrificing and patient type. Then there's Dr. Astrov from the same play. His idealism and disillusionment make him stand out. Also, Olga from 'Three Sisters' is quite memorable with her dreams and the way she copes with the family's situation.

Ivan Dmitritch from 'The Lottery Ticket' is quite memorable. His sudden change from a content man to one full of greed and envy when he thinks he might have won the lottery is striking. Another is Olga in 'The Darling'. Her ability to adapt to different men in her life and almost lose her own identity in the process is very interesting.

There's Ivan Dmitritch in 'The Lottery Ticket'. He is memorable because of how his thoughts and emotions quickly change when he imagines winning the lottery. At first, he is excited about the possibilities, but then as he starts to consider the potential problems, his mood sours. Another is Alyohin in 'About Love'. His unspoken and complex love story makes him stand out.

There could be a character like Tom. He might be memorable because of his unique personality, say he's very brave in the face of danger. Another one could be Mary, who has a really kind heart and is always helping others in the stories.

In many of her stories, the older female characters are quite memorable. They carry a wealth of life experiences and often have a quiet strength. For instance, the mother figures who have endured a lot in their lives and yet still manage to hold their families together.

The character of Philip Carey in 'Of Human Bondage' is very memorable. He is a young man struggling with his physical disability, his love life, and his search for a career. His experiences of love and rejection, as well as his attempts to break free from his self - imposed 'bondage' make him stand out. Then there is Kitty in 'The Painted Veil'. She starts as a rather vain and self - centered woman but through her experiences in a cholera - stricken area, she undergoes a transformation, which makes her a memorable character. Also, Strickland in 'The Moon and Sixpence' is unforgettable. His single - minded pursuit of art, regardless of the cost to himself and those around him, is quite striking.

Nanny Ogg is quite unforgettable. She's a jolly and somewhat bawdy witch. Her songs and her carefree attitude, along with her loyalty to her friends, make her stand out. And then there's Cohen the Barbarian. He's an old - age hero who refuses to go gently into retirement. His adventures and his unorthodox ways of dealing with problems in the short stories are really engaging.