The main characters of Griboyedov's play "Woe from Wit":

Pavel Afanasevich Famusov -manager in the official place. Do not mind dragging along for young, pretty maids. "Obese, restless, fast." Daughter makes it clear that the poor are not a match for her, he intends to marry her off to a rich man. He is "an old English clob, a faithful member to the grave." Does not welcome education, sees in it all the evil.

Learning is the plague, learning is the reason

What is more now than when,

Insane divorced people, and deeds, and opinions.

Sofia Pavlovna -his daughter. In love with Molchalin. Even worried about him when he fell off the horse. An ordinary Moscow young lady, educated at home. Reads books in French, plays the piano.

Lizanka -a servant, a lively girl who is able to find a way out of a scrupulous, difficult situation. Loves Famusov's servant Petrusha. He tries not to let the gentlemen approach him, although he is not rude.

Alexey Stepanovich Molchalin,famusov's secretary, a nobleman from an impoverished family, a young man living in Famusov's house. Pretends to be in love with Sophia, hoping to marry her and receive a rich dowry. His surname fully characterizes him. He long ago realized that in order to survive and achieve something

You shouldn't dare in my years

Have your own judgment.

The naive Sophia endows Molchalin with those qualities that are not in him. Chatsky sneers at him:

Have you not yet broken the silence of the press?

There used to be songs where the new ones are the notebook

He will see it, sticks: please write it off.

However, he will reach the known degrees,

After all, nowadays they love the dumb.

Molchalin confesses to the servant Lisa that he loves her. But there is little truth in this either. He solicits a serf girl at the call of nature, knowing that for this sin he will not get anything. Tikhonya Molchalin is cunning. As they say, there are devils in a still pool. He does not love anyone, but only pretends to be in love in front of girls.

When Sophia characterizes Molchalin in front of Chatsky, he sees in this characterization a caricature and comes to the conclusion that Sophia does not like Molchalin

Serves for three years with the priest,

He is often uselessly angry,

And he will disarm him with silence,

Forgive from the kindness of the soul;

He is finally: compliant, modest, quiet,

Not a shadow of concern in my face

And in my heart no misconduct.

All who characterize Molchalin note his silence, his ability to find an approach to everyone. Chatsky compares Molchalin to Zagoretsky, a famous swindler.

Alexander Andreevich Chatskyreturned from a trip, and immediately came to the house of Famusov, where Sophia lives - the object of his love and long dreams. His credo is "I would be glad to serve, it is sickening to serve." Sophia notes his wit, turning into sarcasm:

He is glorious

He knows how to laugh everyone;

Chatting, joking.

However, characterizing Chatsky Skalozuba, Famusov notes:

But if you wanted it, it would be businesslike

It's a pity, it's a pity, he is small with a head;

And he writes and translates nicely.

Colonel Skalozub, Sergei Sergeevich -"And the golden bag, and marks the generals." A typical soldier who talks only on military topics.

Famous person, respectable,

And he picked up the signs of darkness;

Beyond his years and an enviable rank,

Not today tomorrow general.

Before Skalozub Famusov wriggles like a snake, tries to please him, dreams in the depths of his soul to marry his daughter to him.

Natalia Dmitrievna,young lady, loves her husband. Not stupid. She firmly seized her husband, decides everything and even answers for him in conversations.

Platon Mikhailovich -her husband, a retired officer. "Now, brother, I'm not the same ...". Obeying the care of his wife, he is bored.

Chatsky remarks to him:

Surely, you became the wrong one in a short time;

Was it not last year, at the end,

Did I know you in the regiment? only morning: foot in the stirrup

And you run on a greyhound stallion;

Blow the autumn wind, either from the front or from the rear.

Parsley -servant of Famusov. Judging by the words of Famusov himself:

Parsley, you are always with a new thing,

With a ripped elbow, -

Parsley is a clumsy and not agile lump.

Prince Tugoukhovsky -besides, he is still deaf. She uses a hearing aid.

The princess, his wife, with six daughters -go to receptions to find suitors for their daughters. learning that Chatsky is poor and does not serve, they refuse to invite him to dinner at their place.

Countess grandmother -speaks with a German accent.

The Countess's granddaughter -Evil, in girls a whole century, God will forgive her.

Anton Antonovich Zagoretsky -it serves as a continuation of Molchalin. Through him, Griboyedov shows that sooner or later Molchalin will become the same, he will try to please his superiors on the career ladder, but if possible, he will try to deceive.

With him, beware: carry much,

And don't get into cards: he will sell.

He is a liar, a gambler, a thief.

But people tolerate him, knowing his deceitful nature, because Zagoretsky is a master at serving, sometimes it is very useful.

Old woman Khlestova, sister-in-law of Famusov.

And Auntie? all girl, Minerva?

All maid of honor of Catherine the First?

Pupils and mosek is the house full?

Adheres to antiquity. A typical Moscow lady.

mr. N *. and d. D * -local spill gossips. The phrase thrown by Sophia in passing was picked up and smashed.

Repetilov -positions himself with future revolutionaries, and he himself only knows how to chat. The poem was written in 1822-1824, when revolutionary sentiments were ripening in the minds of the advanced nobility. Repetilov makes it clear to Chatsky that he participates in such meetings. Repetilov's remarks expressed Griboyedov's attitude to such meetings. "In 1824-1825 he was spiritually completely alien to political interests ..." He did not support the desire of the Decembrists to overthrow the existing system, did not believe in the possibility of such an overthrow of the autocracy.

Pity, be quiet, I gave my word to be silent.

We have a society and secret gatherings

On Thursdays. The most secret union ...

Repetilov clearly does not shine with intelligence, telling left and right about secret meetings at which he happens to be present and inviting people to them, inherently random. And there were quite a few such random people, screamers who only knew how to argue over a bottle of champagne in secret Russian societies on the eve of the December uprising.

Chatsky's answers to Repetilov express Griboyedov's attitude to these meetings:

Here are the extraordinary measures

To drive away both you and your secrets.

At the end of the play, all the secrets and all the intrigues of the work are revealed. Chatsky finds out who Sophia is in love with. Before Sophia, the baseness of Molchalin's soul is revealed, who, taking advantage of the darkness, quietly slipped into his room. Chatsky finds out to whom he should thank for the fact that everyone declared him crazy. Frustrated and disappointed, he leaves Moscow.

Minor characters in the play "Woe from Wit":

Gorichi.

Hryumins.

several speaking servants.

A multitude of guests of all kinds and their lackeys on the way.

Famusov waiters.

Molchalin Alexey Stepanych - Famusov's secretary, who lives in his house, as well as a fan of Sophia, who despises her in his soul. M. was transferred by Famusov from Tver. The hero's surname expresses his main feature - "wordlessness." It was for this that Famusov made M. his secretary. In general, the hero, despite his youth, is a full-fledged representative of the "past century", since he has assimilated his views and lives by his principles. M. strictly follows the behest of his father: "to please all people without exception - the owner, the boss, his servant, the janitor's dog." In conversation with Chatsky M. expounds his life principles - "moderation and accuracy." They consist in the fact that "in my years you should not dare to have your own judgment." According to M., it is necessary to think and act as is customary in the "Famus" society. Otherwise, they will gossip about you, and, as you know, "evil tongues are worse than pistols." M.'s romance with Sophia is also explained by his willingness to please everyone. He obediently plays the role of an admirer, ready to read romance novels with Sophia all night long, listen to the silence and trills of nightingales. M. does not like Sophia, but he cannot refuse to please the daughter of his boss.

Skalozub Sergey Sergeich - his image depicts the "ideal" Moscow groom - rude, uneducated, not too smart, but rich and satisfied with himself. Famusov read S. to be his daughter's husband, but she considers him "the hero of not his own novel." At the moment of his first visit to Famusov's house, S. tells about himself. He took part in the war of 1812, but received the order "on the neck" not for military exploits, but on the occasion of military celebrations. S. "marks the generals." The hero despises book wisdom. He speaks derogatoryly of his cousin reading books in the village. S. tries to embellish himself externally and internally. He dresses in the army fashion, "pulling" straps to make his chest a wheel. Not understanding anything in Chatsky's accusatory monologues, he nevertheless subscribes to his opinion, saying all sorts of nonsense and nonsense.

Sofia Pavlovna Famusova - 17-year-old daughter of Famusov. After the death of her mother, she was brought up by "Madame", an old Frenchwoman, Rosier. S.'s childhood friend was Chatsky, who became her first love. But over the 3 years of Chatsky's absence, S. changed a lot, as did her love. The formation of S. was influenced, on the one hand, by Moscow habits and customs, and, on the other hand, by the books of Karamzin and other sentimentalist writers. The girl imagines herself the heroine of a "sensitive" novel. Therefore, she rejects the caustic and bold Chatsky, as well as Skalozub - stupid, but rich. For the role of a platonic admirer, S. chooses Molchalin. In his home, S. does not have the opportunity to develop mentally. The only thing she is capable of is imagining herself the heroine of a novel and acting according to this role. Either she invents a dream in the spirit of Zhukovsky's ballads, then she pretends to faint, and so on. But the "Moscow" upbringing makes itself felt. During the ball, it is she who spreads the rumor about Chatsky's madness. The heroine's romantic behavior turned out to be just a mask, her true essence is this nature of a Moscow young lady. In the finale of the comedy S. is punished. She learns about Molchalin's "betrayal", who flirts with Lisa and speaks impartially about S. In addition, Famusov, having learned about his daughter's affair with his secretary, decides to remove S. from Moscow "to the village, to his aunt, in the wilderness, to Saratov." ...

Famusov Pavel Afanasevich - Moscow master, "manager of the state house." Sophia's father, a friend of Chatsky's father. The events of the play take place in his house. F. - one of the brightest representatives of the "past century." In one of his monologues, F. praises Moscow's customs, unchanged from century to century. Here is honor for father and son; here who has "souls of two thousand family, He and the groom." Moscow ladies can be sent "to command the Senate", so they are "aware" of everything; Moscow daughters “cling to the military”, allegedly “because they are patriots”; Moscow old people, called upon to solve serious matters, "will argue, make some noise ... and disperse." In the "Famus" society, everything rests on connections: "Well, how not to please a dear little man." This model of life seems ideal to F. and other members of Moscow society, they consider it the only correct one and do not want any changes. F. is two-faced. He claims that he is known for his monastic behavior, but at the same time he hits the servant Liza. F. is afraid of any new trends. During a conversation with Chatsky, he covers his ears so as not to hear bold speeches. F.'s main enemy is learning, since it makes changes in the calm Moscow life. The hero's dream is "to take all the books and burn them." As a typical Moscow master, F. is deceived by all and sundry. And daughter Sophia, and secretary Molchalin, and servant Liza. The last appearance of the hero on the stage is timed to coincide with the final meeting between Sofia and Molchalin. Seeing young people together, F. is horrified. He accuses his daughter's “licentiousness” of the “new” Moscow, which is infected with free ideas and “the spirit of the Kuznetsky Most” (that is, Paris). At first, F. threatens to publicize this shameful case ("I will submit to the Senate, to the Ministers, to the Emperor"), but then he remembers that his daughter will be gossiped about in all the houses of Moscow. In tearful horror F. exclaims: "What will Princess Marya Alekseevna say !!!" The opinion of this princess means more to F. than the opinion of the tsar himself, because in the "Famus" society she occupies one of the main places.

Chatsky Alexander Andreevich - a young nobleman. Representative of the "present century". A progressive person, well educated, with broad free views; a true patriot. After a 3-year absence, Ch. Comes to Moscow again and immediately appears at Famusov's house. He wants to see Sophia, whom he loved before leaving and with whom he is still in love. But Sophia meets Chatsky very coldly. He is perplexed and wants to find the reason for her coldness. Remaining in Famusov's house, the hero is forced to fight with many representatives of the "Famusov" society (Famusov, Molchalin, guests at the ball). His passionate accusatory monologues are directed against the order of the century of "obedience and fear", when "he was famous, whose neck was often bent." When Famusov proposes Molchalin as an example of a worthy person, Ch. Pronounces the famous monologue "Who are the judges?" In it, he denounces the moral models of the "past century", mired in hypocrisy, moral slavery, etc. Ch. Examines many areas in the life of the country: civil service, serfdom, education of a citizen, education, patriotism. Everywhere the hero sees the flourishing of the principles of the "past century." Realizing this, Ch. Experiences moral suffering, experiences "grief from the mind." But the hero also experiences "grief from love." Ch. Discovers the reason for Sophia's coldness towards him - she is in love with the insignificant Molchalin. The hero is offended by the fact that Sophia preferred him to this "miserable creature." He exclaims: "Silent people rule the world!" Very upset, Ch. Gets to a ball in the Famus house, where the flower of Moscow society has gathered. All these people weigh C. Yes, and they cannot stand the "stranger." Sophia, in a grudge for Molchalin, spreads a rumor about the hero's madness. The whole society gladly accepts it, putting forward the hero's free-thinking as the main charge against Ch. At the ball, Ch. Delivers a monologue about a “Frenchie from Bordeaux,” in which he exposes a slavish admiration for all foreigners and contempt for Russian traditions. In the finale of the comedy Ch. Sophia's true face is revealed. He is disappointed in her as well as in the rest of the "Famus" society. The hero has no choice but to leave Moscow.

Characteristics Present century Past century Attitude to wealth, to ranks "They found protection from court in friends, in kinship, magnificent building chambers where they are poured in feasts and extravagance, and where foreign clients of the past life will not resurrect the most vile features", "And those, whoever is higher, flattery, weaved like lace ... "" Be inferior, but if you have enough souls, two thousand generic, he and the groom "Attitude to the service" I would be glad to serve, to serve nauseous "," Uniform! one uniform! He is in their former life [...]

A. A. Chatsky A. S. Molchalin Character A straightforward, sincere young man. Ardent temperament often interferes with the hero, deprives him of impartiality of judgment. Secretive, careful, helpful person. The main goal is a career, position in society. Situation in society Poor Moscow nobleman. Gets a warm welcome in the local community due to her background and old connections. Provincial tradesman by origin. The rank of collegiate assessor by law gives him the right to nobility. In the light […]

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The main characters of the comedy A.S. Griboyedov's "Woe from Wit" were written out by the author so brightly and vividly that contemporaries looked in them for a portrait resemblance to their acquaintances. But these, of course, were generalized images. Griboyedov managed to create typical characters, to present his time in faces, to paint a picture of the Moscow customs of that era. In the comedy, there are serf owners, careerists, free-thinkers, and members of secret societies. Let's take a closer look at this bright, multifaceted canvas.

Here is Chatsky in the foreground. He is undoubtedly the spokesman for the author's views and moods. Its main features are courage, nobility, intelligence, free thinking, determination. He is independent: he does not recognize any ranks or authorities. Chatsky's ideal is to serve the education of the country. He values \u200b\u200bpersonal merits and dignity of people, protects the right of every person to have their own convictions. Chatsky denounces despotism, hypocrisy, baseness of the soul, "an age of obedience and fear", opposes "empty, slavish, blind imitation" of foreigners, advocates the preservation of the Russian spirit, manners, clothes - "holy antiquity." He is abhorred by nepotism and boorish attitude to service, civic duty. A worthy person, according to Chatsky, is one who "serves the cause, not the people." Yes, his ardor and ardor is a product of youth, but he is close to the reader. This is the portrait of Chatsky. Now let's move on to Sophia, with whom the hero is in love.

Among the Famus society, Sophia, in my opinion, remains a mystery. Incomprehensible is her love for Molchalin, "the most pitiful creature." Does the mask of friendliness, shyness, modesty, compliance, kindness, put on by him, attract her or does she really love this person? What annoys Sophia Chatsky the most? The one that insults Molchalin at the ball? Or maybe Sophia herself already sees that Molchalin is not the hero of her dreams and she does not want anyone else to guess about this? One way or another, wishing to take revenge, she spreads a rumor about Chatsky's madness. The rest of the Famusian community is picking up on the rapidly spreading gossip. "You are crazy!" - ecstatically repeats Famus' Moscow.

Who is included in this select society, who mocks the "insane"? "A crowd of torturers, traitors, awkward clever people, crafty simpletons, sinister old women." The author has very skillfully grouped the characters. Here is a chatterbox, gossip peddler Repetilov, who does not understand the meaning of "secret meetings", but adheres to them in order to "know everything." Here is Zagoretsky, who knows how to serve in time. Khryumina despising all. Powerful Khlestova. Gorich who submits her husband to her whims. That's about the empty chirping Tugoukhovskys and, of course, Skalozub, Molchalin and Famusov.

The purpose of Skalozub's life is the rank of general, and he does not neglect "many channels" to achieve it. All that interests him are awards, edging, epaulets, buttonholes on uniforms, drill, teams and frunt.

“Whom I love is not like that,” Sophia drops. Yes, Molchalin is not as straightforward as Skalozub. Hypocrisy, flattery - this is the style of his behavior. His credo is to please everyone, his main talents are "moderation and accuracy", the goal is "to reach the known degrees." Molchalin observes, seeks the patronage of high officials - in a word, makes a career. The Molchalins are tenacious and ineradicable, immoral businessmen, justifying baseness and meanness by poverty and lack of kindness!

And finally, Famusov is the personification of serfdom and tyranny. He admires the "past century", admires nobility and wealth, seeks to acquire them, carelessly treats enlightenment, with hatred - to everything new. In general, Famusov leads an empty, idle existence.

The obsequiousness of Famusov and others like him does not get along with the freedom-loving Chatsky, whose high impulses seem unnatural, ridiculous, even ridiculous in this society. There is a conflict between the old and the new, obsolete and emerging.

Comedy and the problems it poses remain topical. Unfortunately, in our century the taciturns, famusovs, zagoretskies, rocktooths "are blissful in the world." Admiration for the West, a careless attitude to Russian culture, native language, protectionism, careerism, servility to high officials - are these not problems of modern Russian society? Almost two centuries ago, they worried about the great citizen of Russia A.S. Griboyedov. Now time puts them before us.

Alexander Andreevich Chatsky - a young male nobleman who adheres to new, more modern views and concepts. It goes against the old and all century-old traditions. Chatsky believes that it is precisely because of old customs that Russia cannot become the greatest power.

Alexander has a bad attitude to submission, lies, bribery and much more. He sees no reason to love and run in search of tender feelings. Also, Chatsky does not understand why old people adhere to old opinions, forgetting about the present, and cannot understand that it is science that will take the country to heaven.

Pavel Afanasevich Famusov - one of the brightest representatives of the old times, who is used to bribes and other vices. Famusov has a high title, but he received it not thanks to his intelligence and ingenuity, but with the help of other people. Paul does not understand new trends and blindly believes in old ways.

But one should not think that the hero has some negative traits, there are others. After the death of his friend, he took care of his son and raised him as his own. Famusov is an impudent person who finds love only in money, and therefore believes that you need to get married only if it brings money, otherwise you should not worry.

Sofia Famusova - daughter of Pavel Famusov. She is a proud, arrogant, narcissistic woman who does not mind playing with a man's feelings either for the sake of profit, or just for her own amusement. At one time, she fell in love with Chatsky, and for a long time "played" with him, until everything was over. Sophia also at one time “had fun” with Molchalin, who suited her more than his friend.

The main problem, why Sophia did not grow together with relations with Chatsky, is a different outlook on life. Like her father, a woman is quite critical of everything new, prefers older orders and foundations.

Alexey Stepanovich Molchalin - is the chief secretary of Famusov. He is a rather arrogant and cunning person who, in everything, tries to find benefits for himself first. Alexey is a person who prefers to be silent and stay away in order to enter the conflict in time, and has adopted a more correct and advantageous position for himself.

Despite his cunning and arrogance, he is a rather dreamy person who believes in a better future. Molchalin is a careerist, and dreams of finding a rich and profitable job, having a high rank so that he is respected and praised by those around him, as well as to ascend to high society. It is thanks to this that a man tries to please every person from high society. Molchalin does not have a noble family, therefore, in such ways, he tries to take his place under the stars.

Option 2

The main theme of the work in the form of confrontation between the present century and the past in combination with a love storyline is revealed by the writer in the images of the main characters of the comedy Chatsky, Famusov, his daughter Sophia and Molchalin.

Chatsky is presented as a young nobleman who does not recognize the ossified order of the old society, criticizes the negative vices of the bureaucracy, and displays true patriotic feelings.

He is opposed by a representative of the nobility in the image of Famusov, who does not accept changes in public life, who maintains the existing situation in a country mired in bribery and the use of necessary connections.

Famusov's daughter, Sophia, is a proud and dreamy girl who supports her father's position, considering Chatsky's proposals unreasonable.

In the image of Molchalin, the writer represents a true careerist who, with the help of flattery, servility, is trying to gain access to secular society and acquire a high rank.

The secondary characters of the comedy are Repetilov, depicted as an old friend of Famusov, distinguished by stupidity and empty talk, a wealthy middle-aged officer Skalozub, described as an ignorant soldier who dreams of a general's rank, as well as a servant of the Famusov family, Liza, characterized by quick wit, intelligence, but at the same time frivolity.

An important place among the characters of the comedy is occupied by tertiary heroes, some of whom do not appear in the play with their own eyes, but their names are mentioned in the dialogues and monologues of other heroes of the work. Among them are Zagoretsky, an active participant in card games, the elderly spouses Tugoukhovsky who attend social events in order to marry their six daughters, the Gorich family as part of the head of the family Platon Mikhailovich, who is the henpecked young wife, Natalia Dmitrievna.

In addition, among the representatives of the Famus society, the writer introduces the old woman Khlestova, a pompous woman who became interested in breeding cats in her old age, as well as the barman Petrushka, a poor servant distinguished by kindness and sincerity.

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