‘The Bet’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis ‘The Bet’ by Anton Chekhov begins at a party where the death penalty is being discussed. The party has been given by a rich banker with an excited temperament. At this party are many intellectuals, journalists, lawyers, and their like. Intellectual topics are being discussed and there is no sign of frivolity in the … [Read more...] about ‘The Bet’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis