Character Profile: Ranyevskaya

Ranyevskaya

This is a song that I believe echos her character:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqJoVlnmdFQ

Who am I:

I am a compassionate, frivolous 50 year old woman. I perceive myself as a sinner that begs God not to continuously punish me, I spend money mindlessly but I just can't stop, its all I have ever known. I have a mixture of self loathing and arrogance within myself, that I just can't shift. I have been brought up into an extremely wealthy family, money has never concerned me, up until now but I still quickly forget and give to those who need it, when actually I am incredibly in need of it. Many experiences have caused me to live in my childhood, everything seemed so perfect then, but what if what I'm remembering isn't as perfect as it seems, and that I'm just viewing it with rose-tinted glasses... No, I still believe that there was a time that was greater than this, a time when I didn't have to worry about money or pray for the deceased, a time when there was plenty of money to spare and a time when I had a son to call my own. I had a great education and a great family, now everyone around me is ageing and developing whereas I seem to be the only person going downward, Lopakhin has more money than me! He can't even string together a few measly coherent sentences...But I do enjoy his company all the same, he was here before everything went wrong and he needs to be there now.  

Where Am I: I am in the motherland; Russia, that is where I have wanted to be for some time now. However, to be more precise I am sat by a hollow tree in the orchard. The beautiful cherry trees are blossoming and decorating the clear canvas sky with swirls of peachy petals and the outreaching arms of the branches. The old breeze surrounding me wafts history and intoxicates me with memories, I can't let this place go, Russia wouldn't be the same. I wouldn't be the same. This small patch of earth brings me sanity, it feeds me the love of the past. The undergrowth is firmly planted, never moving always present. It is the only thing I am certain of. 

When Is It:

It is spring time as of present, and it is around midday, everyone is running their errands, and I just need to escape from it all, especially the her-ranging of Lopakhin. 

Where have I come from: 

I have just returned from Paris, escaping someone who I thought loved me, but only cheated me for my money the trip back was absolutely horrendous but I'm just glad to be back.

What do I need:

I need to be loved, money isn't a concern at the moment, what's more important is to love and be loved.