Act 4 Summary

This scene takes place in Vanya's bedroom, which also serves as the estate office. There is a small easel and table where Astrov paints. It's the evening of the day of the previous act. Telegein helps Marina wind wool and urges her to hurry, saying they're leaving in a hurry because they're frightened. He says they're leaving with what they're wearing, and they'll send for their things later. Marina talks happily about things on the estate going back to the comfortable old routine, and asks where Sonya is. Telegin says that she and Astrov are looking for Vanya: they're afraid he's going to kill himself. When Marina asks where the gun is, Telegin tells her he's hidden it in the basement.

Vanya and Astrov come in. Vanya tells everyone to leave him alone, that he can't stand being watched over. Telegin and Marina...