According to Chekhov, Tamaru said, rising from his chair, once a gun appears in a story, it has to be fired.Meaning what?Meaning, don't bring unnecessary props into a story. If a pistol appears, it has to be fired at some point. Chekhov liked to write stories that did away with all useless ornamentation.
In Haruki Murakami's "1Q84," the author references Chekhov's principle regarding the use of elements in storytelling. Tamaru emphasizes that if a gun is introduced in a narrative, it must be used, highlighting the necessity of relevance and purpose in storytelling. This idea discourages the inclusion of superfluous items that do not contribute to the development of the plot or characters.
Chekhov's approach advocates for a streamlined narrative, where each element serves...
