The modern sound of Griboyedov's comedy Woe from Wit. What is modern about the comedy “Woe from Wit”? Is the comedy of A.S. modern?

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A.S.Griboyedov

There are brilliant works of literature. And there are brilliant names of brilliant works. Those in which the words that make them up seem to merge into one concept. Because before us is not just the title of a literary work, but the name of a certain phenomenon. There are hardly more than a dozen such titles, such works, even in great literature. Griboedov's comedy is one of them.

Alexander Sergeevich Griboyedov turned two hundred years old. From the incompletely established dates of his miraculous birth, one has been chosen, and now - Let's celebrate! The Famusovs are in the boxes, the Skalozubs have become generals, Sophia and Liza are pleasing to the eyes in the ranks of the social movement “Women of Russia”, the Molchalins are blissful in ministries and committees. Who are the judges?...

There is no play more lively and modern than "Woe from Wit." So it was, so it is, so it will be.

A truly great work, such as “Woe from Wit,” resists overestimation. There is no escaping the fact that Griboyedov was closely connected with the Decembrists. Another thing is that our understanding of Decembrism as a social movement has become more precise over the years. We are more clearly aware of some of the tragic features of Russian social life, especially the centuries-old traditions of totalitarianism. This explains a lot in Russian history, right up to the present day. It is important for us that “Woe from Wit” is not a “black and white” satire on the social system, as they taught in school. The writer was interested not in the “system”, not in the “system”, but in social psychology. But it is not “black and white” at all. Listen: Famusov and Chatsky often talk about the same thing. “And all the Kuznetsky Bridge, and the eternal French!...” grumbles Famusov. And Chatsky is concerned that “our smart, cheerful people, even though based on our language, do not consider us to be Germans.” Both of them are unconditional patriots, both are Russian people to the depths of their souls, there is much that separates them, but much that makes them similar, and that is the tragedy of this comedy, that is why there are “a million torments.” And “system”, “system” - well, they can change, but Famusov, Repetilov, Molchalin, Skalozub are eternal. And Chatsky is eternal.

When was the last time we saw Chatsky alive? It was Academician Sakharov. Different time, age, appearance, language, but the essence is the same: Chatsky! The same one whom Pushkin condescendingly reproached, claiming that in “Woe from Wit” the only smart person is Griboyedov himself, and Chatsky is a kind fellow who spent some time in his company and makes smart speeches in his voice - to whom? Before the Skalozubs and Tugoukhovskys? But the fact of the matter is that Pushkin is not entirely right: it is necessary to speak. To those with whom history has brought you together. Without even expecting understanding. What is said will not be lost. Griboyedov convinced of this. Sakharov convinced him of this. What do these two Russian people have in common, besides the fact that they are Russian? Mind. Both of them were outstanding minds of their time.

The inexhaustibility of “Woe from Wit” is revealed in the misunderstood Chatsky and the unsolved Repetilov...

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The present century and the past...

Which Russian hasn’t found his age to be the most incredible? It seems that both Pushkin and Griboyedov more than once had to hear the usual complaints about time, otherwise their so different heroes, like Famusov and Duke, would not have lamented so unanimously: “A terrible century! You don’t know what to start...” says Famusov. And the Duke echoes him: “Terrible age, terrible hearts!”

Perhaps we too will guess that times differ only in their affiliation: whether it is ours or not.

The plot of "Woe from Wit" is the conflict between the young nobleman Chatsky and the society from which he himself came. Events unfold in one Moscow aristocratic house during the day. But Griboedov managed to expand the time and space boundaries, giving a complete picture of the life of the noble society of that time and showing what was new that was emerging within its boundaries.

Chatsky is a man of extraordinary intelligence, honest, sincere. In his disputes with Famusov, the appearance of a man who is able to think soberly, a man who sees the vices of society and wants to fight them, emerges. Griboedov especially clearly shows these qualities of Chatsky, contrasting him with the sycophant and hypocrite Molchalin. This vile man, who has nothing sacred, regularly fulfills his father’s behest: “to please all people without exception.” Molchalin is “a sycophant and a businessman,” as Chatsky characterizes him.

Famusov is a high-ranking official, a conservative to the core, a stupid martinet Skalozub - these are the people Chatsky meets. If Molchalin, Famusov, Skalozub see the meaning of life in their well-being, then Chatsky dreams of bringing benefit to the people, whom he respects and considers “smart and cheerful.” At the same time, he despises servility and careerism. He “would be glad to serve,” but he “is sick of being served.” Chatsky sharply criticizes this society, mired in hypocrisy and depravity:

Where, show us, are the fathers of the fatherland,

Which ones should we take as models?

Aren't these the ones who are rich in robbery?

We found protection from fate in friends, in kinship,

Magnificent building chambers,

Where they indulge in feasts and extravagance...

My God, it’s like it’s written now! And we are still arguing whether comedy is modern. What a joy this play is! Like all of us together and each individually, Griboyedov dreamed of happiness and freedom. And, like no one else, he deserved freedom and happiness.

Despite the historical tragedy of Russian life, Griboedov lives his comedy “Woe from Wit” in us. He returns to us like the light of happiness.

Comedy A.S. Griboedov’s “Woe from Wit” has not lost its relevance for the second century. The time is different, but the people are still the same. Modern society is characterized by all the problems that were so close to that time.
In our time, we, just like the characters in the play, are no strangers to the problem of “fathers and sons.” It sounds extremely topical in the unstable times in which we live. Nowadays, misunderstanding between generations is increasing, relations between parents and children are becoming more and more aggressive, but in essence the reasons remain the same as several centuries ago. Just like Famusov, any modern parent is ready to do everything possible for a good life for their child, sometimes completely ignoring the dreams and desires of the child himself. Famusov strives to successfully marry Sophia. None other than Skalozub, a successful military man, according to his caring father, is suitable for the role of Sophia’s future husband. But Sophia herself needs a completely different person; in Molchalin she found the ideal man. We see a similar situation in Galina Shcherbakova’s modern story “The Door to Someone Else’s Life.”
Often two generations clash in their political and ideological views. In our country, nepotism, veneration and sycophancy are still held in high esteem. What Famusov recognizes as intelligence seems to Chatsky to be madness. In Famusov’s society, “he was famous whose neck was more often bent.” Chatsky was disgusted by length of service and patronage, and to Famusov’s reasonable advice to serve, he replied: “I would be glad to serve, it’s sickening to be served.” Nothing has changed, service to the Fatherland is still ambiguous. The ball is run by the same officials, for whom a relative is more important than any professional worker, and a flatterer is first on the list of employees. Because of all this bureaucratic red tape and bureaucracy, the country is losing its minds - more and more people are trying to go abroad, because only there they will be appreciated. Perhaps Chatsky did the same, leaving Moscow with the words: “I don’t go here anymore!”
The problem of upbringing and education raised in the comedy remains key in modern times. Society will always need enlightenment, because it does not stand still, it is always developing. Just as Famusov then read newspapers “from the time of the Ochakovskys and the conquest of the Crimea,” so now the main source of judgment for the older generation is Soviet ideology.
We must not stand still - we must grow and develop, so we do not need “a regiment of teachers, more in number, at a cheaper price,” we must eradicate nepotism and make way for a new generation of purposeful and educated people. Thus, reading the comedy “Woe from Wit”, we feel those moods that are so close to modern man, precisely because the play has not lost its relevance in our time.

Comedy A.S. Griboedov’s “Woe from Wit” has not lost its relevance for the second century. The time is different, but the people are still the same. Modern society is characterized by all the problems that were so close to that time.
In our time, we, just like the characters in the play, are no strangers to the problem of “fathers and sons.” It sounds extremely topical in the unstable times in which we live. Nowadays, misunderstanding between generations is increasing, relations between parents and children are becoming more and more aggressive, but in essence the reasons remain the same as several centuries ago. Just like Famusov, any modern parent is ready to do everything possible for a good life for their child, sometimes completely ignoring the dreams and desires of the child himself. Famusov strives to successfully marry Sophia. None other than Skalozub, a successful military man, according to his caring father, is suitable for the role of Sophia’s future husband. But Sophia herself needs a completely different person; in Molchalin she found the ideal man. We see a similar situation in Galina Shcherbakova’s modern story “The Door to Someone Else’s Life.”
Often two generations clash in their political and ideological views. In our country, nepotism, veneration and sycophancy are still held in high esteem. What Famusov recognizes as intelligence seems to Chatsky to be madness. In Famusov’s society, “he was famous whose neck was more often bent.” Chatsky was disgusted by length of service and patronage, and to Famusov’s reasonable advice to serve, he replied: “I would be glad to serve, it’s sickening to be served.” Nothing has changed, service to the Fatherland is still ambiguous. The ball is run by the same officials, for whom a relative is more important than any professional worker, and a flatterer is first on the list of employees. Because of all this bureaucratic red tape and bureaucracy, the country is losing its minds - more and more people are trying to go abroad, because only there they will be appreciated. Perhaps Chatsky did the same, leaving Moscow with the words: “I don’t go here anymore!”
The problem of upbringing and education raised in the comedy remains key in modern times. Society will always need enlightenment, because it does not stand still, it is always developing. Just as Famusov then read newspapers “from the time of the Ochakovskys and the conquest of the Crimea,” so now the main source of judgment for the older generation is Soviet ideology.
We must not stand still - we must grow and develop, so we do not need “a regiment of teachers, more in number, at a cheaper price,” we must eradicate nepotism and make way for a new generation of purposeful and educated people. Thus, reading the comedy “Woe from Wit”, we feel those moods that are so close to modern man, precisely because the play has not lost its relevance in our time.

Alexander Sergeevich Griboedov was a talented, versatile person, he wrote poetry, composed music, and knew many foreign languages. in 1828 Griboyedov wrote "Woe from Wit."

"Woe from Wit" was written revealing the vices of that time. Griboyedov managed to convey the problems of that time: lack of education, the problem of “fathers and sons,” lack of education, sycophancy. In the image of any hero of the work, we can see the people around us.

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For example, in Molchalin the author depicted a man who is trying in every possible way to achieve “known degrees.” For this reason, he is ready to please even “the janitor’s dog, so that it is affectionate.” And he builds his relationship with Sophia on flattery, because he considers the girl to be just another way to climb the career ladder. People like Molchalin are still found in modern society.

Griboyedov expresses the problems of “fathers and sons” in Famusov and Sofya. The father wishes only good things for his daughter: he wants to marry her to a worthy person, in his opinion. However, behind all this, he does not pay attention to Sophia’s dreams, wanting to do everything himself. Because of this, the girl does not want to listen to her father’s opinion, doing everything her own way.

Also, the writer in the comedy pays attention to the problem of education and teaching, creating the image of Chatsky, who often succumbed to criticism. And it’s not at all easy, because he is the only positive hero, not counting Lisa. Throughout the comedy, Chatsky tries to defend and prove his opinion. He believes that education and learning should develop, while Famusov says: “They would take all the books and burn them.”

So, the relevance of the sound of Griboyedov’s comedy is that the problems raised in it remain relevant to this day, therefore “Griboyedov’s Chatsky has not yet aged, and with him the whole comedy.”

Updated: 2017-06-16

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