Dikoy and Kabanikha - Tyrants of Russian Life. Russian tyranny in Ostrovsky's plays, an essay by Tyrant of Russian life about the wild
A. N. Ostrovsky, in the play “The Thunderstorm,” which he wrote in 1859, showed the life and customs of Russian provincial society of that time. He revealed the problems of morality and the shortcomings of this society, which we will try to consider by showing the main features of the tyranny of some of the characters in the play. In this case, it makes sense to take two of the most prominent representatives of society during Ostrovsky’s time - Dikiy and Kabanikha. By examining these characters separately and comparing them, we will be able to identify the main features of tyranny and also some vices and shortcomings.
Very often, the character of a hero can be clearly reflected in the reactions of others to his behavior and in remarks relating to him. This is what happened in this case. Residents of Kalinov talk about Dikiy and Kabanikha very often, and this makes it possible to obtain rich material about them. In a conversation with Kudryash, Shapkin calls Dikiy “a scolder,” while Kudryash calls him (Dikiy) a “shrill man.” Kabanikha calls Diky a “warrior.” All this speaks of the grumpiness and nervousness of his character, because Shapkin and Kudryash scold him among themselves for a reason, seeing how Dikoy scolds Boris. Reviews about Kabanikha are also not very flattering. Kuligin calls her a “hypocrite” and says that she “gives money to the poor, but completely eats up her family.” This characterizes the merchant's wife from the bad side. A more complete, in my opinion, idea of a person can be given by his speech, that is, by habitual and specific expressions inherent only to a given hero. We can see how Dikoy, as if nothing had happened, could just offend a person. He says to Boris: “Get lost!” I don’t even want to talk to you, the Jesuit.” From this phrase of his we see that he is illiterate (he speaks “with a Jesuit” instead of “with a Jesuit”), so he also accompanies his speech with spitting, which finally shows his lack of culture. In general, throughout the entire play we see him peppering his speech with abuse (“Why are you still here! Why the hell is there a merman!”), which shows him to be an extremely rude and ill-mannered person. Take, for example, when one evening he went to Kabanikha’s house and shouted at her... Kabanikha, in her speech, tries to pretend to be kind and affectionate, although sometimes it is her speech that reveals negative traits of her character, for example, a passion for money. Sometimes the merchant’s wife gets into a pose: “Well, don’t let your throat loose!” - turns to Dikiy.
The actions that characterize the tyranny of the Wild and Kabanikha are of particular interest. Dikoy is rude and straightforward in his aggressiveness; he commits actions that sometimes cause bewilderment and surprise among others. He is capable of offending and beating a man without giving him money, and then in front of everyone standing in the dirt in front of him, asking for forgiveness. He is a brawler, and in his violence he is capable of throwing thunder and lightning at his household, who are hiding from him in fear.
Kabanikha is absurdly blindly devoted to her old traditions, forcing everyone at home to dance to her tune. She forces Tikhon to say goodbye to his wife in the old-fashioned way, causing laughter and a feeling of regret among those around him.
It remains to be noted that both Dikoy and Kabanikha are very pious and religious. Dikoy, for example, sees retribution in a thunderstorm.
So, we have examined the main features of the heroes’ tyranny. The question remains to be clarified: which of them is more terrible in his life concept and principles? On the one hand, it seems that Dikoy is ruder, stronger and, therefore, more terrible. But, looking closer, we see that Dikoy is only capable of screaming and rampaging. But the terrible and despotic essence of Kabanikha is revealed to us. She managed to subjugate everyone , keeps everything under control, she even tries to manage people’s relationships, which leads Katerina to death.The Kabanikha is cunning and smart, unlike the Wild One, and this makes her more terrible.
So, all of the above, in my opinion, not only shows the main features of the tyranny of Kabanikha and Dikiy, but in general may reflect the problems and shortcomings of Russian society of that time.
A. N. Ostrovsky, in the play “The Thunderstorm,” which he wrote in 1859, showed the life and customs of Russian provincial society of that time. He revealed the problems of morality and the shortcomings of this society, which we will try to consider by showing the main features of the tyranny of some of the characters in the play. In this case, it makes sense to take two of the most prominent representatives of society during Ostrovsky’s time - Dikiy and Kabanikha. By examining these characters separately and comparing them, we will be able to identify the main features of tyranny and also some vices and shortcomings.
Very often, the character of a hero can be clearly reflected in the reactions of others to his behavior and in remarks relating to him. This is what happened in this case. Residents of Kalinov talk about Dikiy and Kabanikha very often, and this makes it possible to obtain rich material about them. In a conversation with Kudryash, Shapkin calls Dikiy “a scolder,” while Kudryash calls him (Dikiy) a “shrill man.” Kabanikha calls Diky a “warrior.” All this speaks of the grumpiness and nervousness of his character, because Shapkin and Kudryash scold him among themselves for a reason, seeing how Dikoy scolds Boris. Reviews about Kabanikha are also not very flattering. Kuligin calls her a “hypocrite” and says that she “gives money to the poor, but completely eats up her family.” This characterizes the merchant's wife from the bad side. A more complete, in my opinion, idea of a person can be given by his speech, that is, by habitual and specific expressions inherent only to a given hero. We can see how Dikoy, as if nothing had happened, could just offend a person. He says to Boris: “Get lost!” I don’t even want to talk to you, the Jesuit.” From this phrase of his we see that he is illiterate (he speaks “with a Jesuit” instead of “with a Jesuit”), so he also accompanies his speech with spitting, which finally shows his lack of culture. In general, throughout the entire play we see him peppering his speech with abuse (“Why are you still here! Why the hell is there a merman!”), which shows him to be an extremely rude and ill-mannered person. Take, for example, when one evening he went to Kabanikha’s house and shouted at her... Kabanikha, in her speech, tries to pretend to be kind and affectionate, although sometimes it is her speech that reveals negative traits of her character, for example, a passion for money. Sometimes the merchant’s wife gets into a pose: “Well, don’t let your throat loose!” - turns to Dikiy.
The actions that characterize the tyranny of the Wild and Kabanikha are of particular interest. Dikoy is rude and straightforward in his aggressiveness; he commits actions that sometimes cause bewilderment and surprise among others. He is capable of offending and beating a man without giving him money, and then in front of everyone standing in the dirt in front of him, asking for forgiveness. He is a brawler, and in his violence he is capable of throwing thunder and lightning at his household, who are hiding from him in fear.
Kabanikha is absurdly blindly devoted to her old traditions, forcing everyone at home to dance to her tune. She forces Tikhon to say goodbye to his wife in the old-fashioned way, causing laughter and a feeling of regret among those around him.
It remains to be noted that both Dikoy and Kabanikha are very pious and religious. Dikoy, for example, sees retribution in a thunderstorm.
So, we have examined the main features of the heroes’ tyranny. The question remains to be clarified: which of them is more terrible in his life concept and principles? On the one hand, it seems that Dikoy is ruder, stronger and, therefore, more terrible. But, looking closer, we see that Dikoy is only capable of screaming and rampaging. But the terrible and despotic essence of Kabanikha is revealed to us. She managed to subjugate everyone , keeps everything under control, she even tries to manage people’s relationships, which leads Katerina to death.The Kabanikha is cunning and smart, unlike the Wild One, and this makes her more terrible.
So, all of the above, in my opinion, not only shows the main features of the tyranny of Kabanikha and Dikiy, but in general may reflect the problems and shortcomings of Russian society of that time.
", written by him in 1859, showed the life and customs of Russian provincial society of that time. He revealed the problems of morality and the shortcomings of this society, which we will try to consider by showing the main features of the tyranny of some of the characters in the play. In this case, it makes sense to take two of the most prominent representatives of society during Ostrovsky’s time - Dikiy and Kabanikha. By examining these characters separately and comparing them, we will be able to identify the main features of tyranny, as well as some vices and shortcomings.
Very often, character can be clearly reflected in the reactions of others to his behavior and remarks related to him. This is what happened in this case. Residents of Kalinov talk about Dikiy and Kabanikha very often, and this makes it possible to obtain rich material about them.
In a conversation with Kudryash, Shapkin calls Dikiy a “scolder,” while Kudryash calls him (Dikiy) a “shrill man.” Kabanikha calls Dikiy a “warrior.” All this speaks of the grumpiness and nervousness of his character, because Shapkin and Kudryash scold him among themselves for a reason, seeing how Dikoy scolds Boris. Reviews about Kabanikha are also not very flattering. Kuligin calls her a “hypocrite” and says that she “gives money to the poor, but has completely eaten up her family.” This characterizes the merchant's wife from the bad side. A more complete, in my opinion, idea of a person can be given by his speech, that is, by habitual and specific expressions inherent only to a given hero. We can see how Dikoy, as if nothing had happened, could just offend a person. He says to Boris: “Get lost!” I don’t even want to talk to you, the Jesuit.” From this phrase of his we see that he is illiterate (he speaks “with a Jesuit” instead of “with a Jesuit”), so he also accompanies his speech with spitting, which finally shows his lack of culture. In general, throughout the entire play we see him peppering his speech with abuse (“What are you doing here! Why the hell is there a merman!”), which shows him to be an extremely rude and ill-mannered person. Take, for example, when one evening he came to Kabanikha’s house and shouted at her... Kabanikha, in her speech, tries to pretend to be kind and affectionate, although sometimes negative traits of her character, for example, a passion for money, come out through her speech. Sometimes the merchant’s wife gets into a pose: “Well, don’t let your throat loose!” - turns to Dikiy.
The actions that characterize the tyranny of the Wild and Kabanikha are of particular interest. Dikoy is rude and straightforward in his aggressiveness; he commits actions that sometimes cause bewilderment and surprise among others. He is capable of offending and beating a man without giving him money, and then in front of everyone standing in the dirt in front of him, asking for forgiveness. He is a brawler, and in his violence he is capable of throwing thunder and lightning at his household, who are hiding from him in fear.
Kabanikha is absurdly blindly devoted to her old traditions, forcing everyone at home to dance to her tune. She forces Tikhon to say goodbye to his wife in the old-fashioned way, causing laughter and a feeling of regret among those around him.
It remains to be noted that both Dikoy and Kabanikha are very pious and religious. Dikoy, for example, sees retribution in a thunderstorm.
So, we have examined the main features of the heroes’ tyranny. The question remains to be clarified: which of them is more terrible in his life concept and principles? On the one hand, it seems that Dikoy is ruder, stronger and, therefore, scarier. But, taking a closer look, we see that Dikoy is only capable of screaming and rampaging. But the terrible and despotic essence of Kabanikha is revealed to us. She managed to subjugate everyone, keeps everything under control, she even tries to manage people’s relationships, which leads Katerina to death. The Pig is cunning and smart, unlike the Wild One, and this makes her more terrible.
So, all of the above, in my opinion, not only shows the main features of the tyranny of Kabanikha and Dikiy, but in general may reflect the problems and shortcomings of Russian society of that time.
A. N. Ostrovsky, in the play “The Thunderstorm,” which he wrote in 1859, showed the life and customs of Russian provincial society of that time. He revealed the problems of morality and the shortcomings of this society, which we will try to consider by showing the main features of the tyranny of some of the characters in the play. In this case, it makes sense to take two of the most prominent representatives of society during Ostrovsky’s time - Dikiy and Kabanikha. By examining these characters separately and comparing them, we will be able to identify the main features of tyranny and also some vices and shortcomings.
Very often, the character of a hero can be clearly reflected in the reactions of others to his behavior and in remarks relating to him. This is what happened in this case. Residents of Kalinov talk about Dikiy and Kabanikha very often, and this makes it possible to obtain rich material about them. In a conversation with Kudryash, Shapkin calls Dikiy “a scolder,” while Kudryash calls him (Dikiy) a “shrill man.” Kabanikha calls Diky a “warrior.” All this speaks of the grumpiness and nervousness of his character, because Shapkin and Kudryash scold him among themselves for a reason, seeing how Dikoy scolds Boris. Reviews about Kabanikha are also not very flattering. Kuligin calls her a “hypocrite” and says that she “gives money to the poor, but completely eats up her family.” This characterizes the merchant's wife from the bad side. A more complete, in my opinion, idea of a person can be given by his speech, that is, by habitual and specific expressions inherent only to a given hero. We can see how Dikoy, as if nothing had happened, could just offend a person. He says to Boris: “Get lost!” I don’t even want to talk to you, the Jesuit.” From this phrase of his we see that he is illiterate (he speaks “with a Jesuit” instead of “with a Jesuit”), so he also accompanies his speech with spitting, which finally shows his lack of culture. In general, throughout the entire play we see him peppering his speech with abuse (“Why are you still here! Why the hell is there a merman!”), which shows him to be an extremely rude and ill-mannered person. Take, for example, when one evening he went to Kabanikha’s house and yelled at her. Kabanikha, in her speech, tries to pretend to be kind and affectionate, although sometimes it is her speech that reveals the negative traits of her character, for example, a passion for money. Sometimes the merchant’s wife gets into a pose: “Well, don’t let your throat loose!” - turns to Dikiy.
The actions that characterize the tyranny of the Wild and Kabanikha are of particular interest. Dikoy is rude and straightforward in his aggressiveness; he commits actions that sometimes cause bewilderment and surprise among others. He is capable of offending and beating a man without giving him money, and then in front of everyone standing in the dirt in front of him, asking for forgiveness. He is a brawler, and in his violence he is capable of throwing thunder and lightning at his household, who are hiding from him in fear.
Kabanikha is absurdly blindly devoted to her old traditions, forcing everyone at home to dance to her tune. She forces Tikhon to say goodbye to his wife in the old-fashioned way, causing laughter and a feeling of regret among those around him.
It remains to be noted that both Dikoy and Kabanikha are very pious and religious. Dikoy, for example, sees retribution in a thunderstorm.
So, we have examined the main features of the heroes’ tyranny. The question remains to be clarified: which of them is more terrible in his life concept and principles? On the one hand, it seems that Dikoy is ruder, stronger and, therefore, scarier. But, taking a closer look, we see that Dikoy is only capable of screaming and rampaging. But the terrible and despotic essence of Kabanikha is revealed to us. She managed to subjugate everyone, keeps everything under control, she even tries to manage people’s relationships, which leads Katerina to death. The Pig is cunning and smart, unlike the Wild One, and this makes her more terrible.
So, all of the above, in my opinion, not only shows the main features of the tyranny of Kabanikha and Dikiy, but in general may reflect the problems and shortcomings of Russian society of that time.
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Tyranny in the drama &;The Thunderstorm" by A. N. Ostrovsky
In “Thunderstorm” Ostrovsky more than in his other works, and the “dark kingdom” with its representatives - the Wild and Kabanikhs - is shown with particular force. The main principle on which the “dark kingdom” is based is tyranny.
But tyranny cannot be considered as something arising only from the nature of the subject, his personal qualities, his relationship to the world, as a result of the wild, rude will of an individual. This is a deeply social phenomenon.
The entire social system of this era leads to the fact that the merchant in his sphere, in his environment, acts as a tyrant. This is the result of the privileges given by Nicholas I to the merchants, and all that Russian lawlessness and arbitrariness bring with them in the form of bribery, servility, corruption and subordination of the authorities to merchants. The power of capital comes into its own, and the Wild, relying on the law, the fist and the house-building, carry out their reprisals right and left.
Despite all this, the tyrant has an internal fear of his victims: fear of letting a penny out of his pocket that no longer belongs to him, fear of a person who does not want to obey, fear of approaching new forces, of progress.
Hence Dikiy’s attitude towards Boris, whose money is in his possession; hence his hatred of Kuligin’s progressive thoughts and proposals; hence the bestial attacks against everyone who demands the money owed to them.
The theme of the clash of tyranny with new forces, which are based on reconstruction and change in the principles by which life has existed from time immemorial, is, in essence, the theme of the clash of the system of commercial capital with progress.
The second topic is the position of women in the conditions of prosperity of the house-building industry.
Featured in “Thunderstorm” The family structure of old Rus' is based on the deeply reactionary foundations of house-building. We are faced with an oppressive reality that turns a married woman into a slave, into a recluse, into a pathetic, wordless appendage to her husband, depriving her of any signs of free will or human personality.
If we add to this the lack of culture, stupidity and ignorance characteristic of representatives of Russian commercial capital - merchants, and imagine their entire way of life and life, then the picture becomes terrible.
These creatures live behind high fences, strong bolts, and under the protection of dogs. The stories of wanderers are the only means of “enlightenment”, the only opportunity to find out what is happening in “God’s world.” In these “strange9raquo; people (Feklusha) is a huge force of influence, based on cunning and fraud, on the one hand, and on the ignorance of the Wild and Boars, on the other. In these houses they pray endlessly, eat endlessly and sleep endlessly. A sleepy, dull, hopeless, worthless life is all based on hypocrisy, stupidity, tyranny, without will, without thought, without joy. In cruel enslavement, without hope of breaking out, changing or rebuilding anything, the victims of the “dark kingdom” live and die.
Essay-discussion based on Ostrovsky’s play “The Thunderstorm”
The play “The Thunderstorm” by Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky is historical for us, as it shows the life of the philistinism. "The Thunderstorm" was written in 1859. It is the only work of the “Nights on the Volga” series conceived but not realized by the writer.
The main theme of the work is a description of the conflict that arose between two generations. The Kabanikha family is typical. The merchants cling to their old morals, not wanting to understand the younger generation. And since young people do not want to follow traditions, they are suppressed.
I am sure that the problem raised by Ostrovsky is still relevant today. Many parents do not want to perceive their children as individuals. It is very important for them that their children think like them and repeat their actions. Father and mother believe that they have the right to decide where their child will study, with whom he should be friends, etc.
Reading The Thunderstorm, I experienced ambivalent feelings. On the one hand, I was shocked by the accuracy of the images of the era. Stunningly bright and evil Kabanikha. Ostrovsky very clearly conveyed the contrast of the image, the main flaw of which is hypocrisy. On the one hand, she is pious and ready to help everyone, a kind of Samaritan, on the other hand, at home she behaves like a tyrant. In my opinion, this is a very scary person. Kabanova completely crushed her son Tikhon. He is presented in the play as a pitiful, helpless creature who does not command any respect.
On the other hand, I was shocked by the hopelessness of the situation in which Catherine, a pure and bright woman, found herself. She is very strong in her soul, since she was not brought up in the traditions of the society of the city of Kalinov. She is opposed to society, to the foundations that, like a monolith, stand in the way of her freedom. She lives with a wretched husband who is simply impossible to love. He is not a person, he is just an empty place. While reading, I felt pity for Catherine and joy for myself that I live in a completely different world. Although there are still features of remnants of the past in our world.
Ostrovsky’s play “The Thunderstorm” showed the crisis of society, when the shoots of a new, more enlightened consciousness sprout. The old consciousness seeks to trample everything that does not correspond to its ideas.
A thunderstorm is a symbol of an element that will soon sweep away everything that seems unshakable. The world will change. Unfortunately, Katerina will never know about this. Her soul could not bear the contradictions tearing it apart, forcing the woman to commit a terrible sin.
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- Love in the patriarchal world in the play “Poverty is not a vice” by Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky was called “Columbus of Zamoskvorechye,” a district of Moscow where people from the merchant class lived. He showed what intense, dramatic life goes on behind high fences, what Shakespearean passions sometimes boil in the souls of representatives of the so-called “simple class” - merchants, shopkeepers, small employees. The patriarchal laws of a world that is becoming a thing of the past seem unshakable, but a warm heart lives according to its own laws - the laws of love and goodness. The characters of the play “Poverty is not a vice” […]
- “Little Man” in Ostrovsky’s play “Dowry” A special hero in Ostrovsky’s world, who belongs to the type of poor official with self-esteem, is Yuliy Kapitonovich Karandyshev. At the same time, his pride is hypertrophied to such an extent that it becomes a substitute for other feelings. Larisa for him is not just his beloved girl, she is also a “prize” that gives him the opportunity to triumph over Paratov, a chic and rich rival. At the same time, Karandyshev feels like a benefactor, taking as his wife a dowry-free woman, partly compromised by the relationship […]
- Depiction of the feeling of love by Ostrovsky and Dostoevsky The focus of the 19th century writers is on a person with a rich spiritual life and a changeable inner world. The new hero reflects the state of the individual in an era of social transformation. The authors do not ignore the complex conditioning of the development of the human psyche by the external material environment. The main feature of the image the world of heroes of Russian literature - psychologism, that is, the ability to show a change in the hero’s soul. In the center of various works we see “extra […]
- The love of the patriarchal world in Ostrovsky’s play “Poverty is not a vice” The love story of the clerk Mitya and Lyuba Tortsova unfolds against the backdrop of the life of a merchant’s house. Ostrovsky once again delighted his fans with his remarkable knowledge of the world and amazingly vivid language. Unlike the earlier plays, this comedy contains not only the soulless manufacturer Korshunov and Gordey Tortsov, who boasts of his wealth and power. They are contrasted with simple and sincere people dear to the hearts of the Pochvenniks - the kind and loving Mitya and the squandered drunkard Lyubim Tortsov, who remained, despite his fall, […]
- The theme of the homeland in Akhmatova’s work During Anna Akhmatova’s life, the greatest wars in the history of mankind occurred. When the First World War began, her husband, N. Gumilyov, volunteered to go to the front. Akhmatova understood the horror of war, so her poetry in those years had an anti-war character. The poems “Consolation” and “Prayer” testify to this. Women could only pray: Give me the bitter years of illness, Choking, insomnia, fever, Take away both the child and the friend, And the mysterious gift of song - So I pray for your […]
