What does Chubukov at first suspect that Lomov has come for? Is he sincere when he later says, “And I’ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son”? Find reasons for your answer from the play.

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What does Chubukov at first suspect that Lomov has come for? Is he sincere when he later says, &#x201C;And I&#x2019;ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son&#x201D;? Find reasons for your answer from the play.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

At first Chubukov suspected that Lomov has come to borrow some money from him. Chubukov is not sincere when he later says “And I have always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son.” This is evident from the fact that he starts fighting with Lomov just a short while later. He takes the side of his daughter in the fight and even abused Lomov.