Exploration of philosophical connotation behind the Religious allusion in The Student

Abstract

The biblical story of Jesus' crucifixion in Chekhov's short story The Student can be said to be a punctuation point, alluding to the main theme of the whole text and having a profound philosophical meaning. For Chekhov, the reference to this religious allusion is both accidental and inevitable. Through an in-depth analysis of the seminary student's thought process, which is triggered by his remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus in the Bible, his chain of thoughts on the past, present, and future is revealed, revealing Chekhov's aspirations for the new generation of Russian intellectuals: positive energy of youth, health, optimism, and aspirations for a mysterious and mysterious future life. It is also a reflection of Chekhov's optimistic outlook on the future of Russia, as he expresses a dialectical understanding of the underlying ideology of truth and beauty, harmony and discord.