Prince Serebryakov (character)

Prince Serebryakov is a fictional character from Anton Chekhov's play "Uncle Vanya." He is an aging academic and landowner, often portrayed as self-absorbed and preoccupied with his status and comfort. Serebryakov's presence causes tension among the characters, especially his nephew Vanya and Dr. Astrov, due to his neglect and prioritization of personal gain. His personality embodies vanity, complacency, and a lack of genuine concern for others, serving as a critique of aristocratic self-interest. Overall, he represents the superficiality and moral shortcomings associated with the aging Russian gentry of his time.