A Problem Giving someone too many chances does not benefit either party. In “A Problem” by Anton Chekov the Uskvov’s family debates how to handle their nephews unfortunate situation. The Colonel, a military man, believes Sasha should be held accountable for his poor choices; Uncle Markovitch believes the incident should be covered up and hidden from the public. The families final decision, to pardon Sasha’s wrong doing, was not the right decision. Sasha will not take his second chance as an opportunity to correct his lifestyle. The Colonel is a retired military man. His military discipline and humors caused him to feel a moral obligation to report Sasha to the authorities. The colonel compares the military to their family, the military is