"The Proposal: A Joke in One Act" is a comedy play by the prominent Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. In this one-act play, the author, with the help of clearly defined characters and apt dialogues, reveals complex relationships in modern society, and at the same time makes the viewer think about the true essence of love and marriage. "Ein Heiratsantrag: Scherz in einem Aufzug" is a vivid example of high literature, which is able to reveal deep psychological and moral aspects of life."