"What people live for" is a novel by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, in which the author reveals deep psychological portraits of his characters. The book consists of a number of stories that are woven with small events of everyday life, but at the same time have a deep philosophical undertone. In these works, Chekhov reproduces the realities of Russian society at the end of the 19th century, in which social and moral issues are acutely felt. The author draws attention to the internal conflicts of the heroes, showing their contradictions and internal divisions. Chekhov creates vivid, true images that help the reader better understand the complex aspects of human nature. "Why are people alive" is not just a collection of stories, but a reflection of complex relationships between people, their secrets and contradictions.