TYPHUS

Typhus

Doctor Chekhov very accurately describes and puts you in the position of Klimov who is suffering from typhus.

You feel Klimov's annoyance -- his discomfort -- his illness -- his mind. And you lie in that bed with him for days -- in and out of consciousness -- and when he finally recovers -- you feel his joy.  His renewed appreciation of everything around him.

And then Katya. Not sure we needed that additional drama for this to be the powerful story it is. But I'm sure that Chekhov was using his personal experience in creating this tale -- so who am I to argue?  And I suppose it's quite telling that Klimov in his state can't process what's happened to his sister -- and is in survival mode. It is only when he finally recuperates and that special reverence he has acquired for life begins to diminish -- that he can begin to fully accept and deal with the loss of his sister.

Potent medicine.