Griboedov’s characteristic of Famusov in the comedy “Woe from Wit”

The author's description of Famusov in the comedy “Woe from Wit” was made by Alexander Sergeyevich Griboedov in a consistent and comprehensive manner. Why is so much attention paid to him? For a simple reason: the Famusovs are the main bastion of the old system that impedes progress. They are the barrier because of which Chatsky’s ideas cannot become a real force, giving society a dynamic.

How does Famusov serve

As a well-known and influential Moscow aristocrat serving in a high public office, Griboedov portrayed him. Famusov does not face grief from his mind. This person does not show the same zeal in the service as, say, boyar Andreev from the Karamzin "Natalia, the boyar’s daughter." He does not "burn to the ground" in the service. Rather, on the contrary, Pavel Afanasevich devotes a minimum of time to state affairs.

Molchalin prepares papers for him to sign, and Famusov, accordingly, certifies them. To do this, he does not even need to be in the service, in his office. What for? Molchalin will bring the necessary document "home". Therefore, we say that Famusov’s characterization in the comedy “Woe from Wit” is revealing. Indeed, in our days, many civil servants of the highest rank, owning multimillion-dollar fortunes, are engaged in "Famusovism." Signed further does not bother the bureaucrat. For this is already subject to his "Silence". How convenient it is!

Don't you think, dear readers, that Alexander Sergeyevich Griboedov points out to us the main reason that the laws do not work in our time? Everything is simple! They were engaged in by modern Famusovs and Molchalins.

What does he serve

Can Famusov be called a loafer? Perhaps not, the description of Famusov in the comedy “Woe from Wit”, on the contrary, shows that he is active and even plans ahead what to do. What ideals strive for?

Its ideal is the aristocrat of the Catherine’s era - Maxim Petrovich, “bending over” before the authorities, but always appearing as a “train” before the lower castes. But the most important thing that he liked about his uncle was that he surrounded himself with luxury. To rise in order to, like uncle, even “eat on gold,” he strives for this.

The activities of Pavel Afanasevich Famusov take place in two directions: personnel policy (remember, “personnel decide everything”?) And relations with other powerful people, Moscow aristocrats. Famusov is trying to surround himself in the service of relatives. He willingly helps such "little men" to occupy a "place". Thus, a round guarantee is formed, “the hand washes his hand”.

What are “connections” with “right people” in his understanding? These are by no means contacts with scientists, engineers, public figures who contribute to progress. Famusov believes that such upstarts should block the road and stick sticks in the wheels ("All troubles are from science!"). The characteristic of Famusov in the comedy “Woe from Wit” shows him as a staunch opponent of the development of society.

Pavel Afanasevich strives to become influential among like-minded people, through widespread “informal” communication with aristocrats. So he does not spare his time to create such a community, linking money and power together. Patiently makes contacts with other high officials, aristocrats through visits and gifts. Famusov does not spare his time on this. He plans his visits, even involving an assistant - a competent serf Petrushka.

Admittedly: his work is fruitful. Therefore, Famusian acquaintances in opposing Alexander Chatsky are unanimous, so they together declare him crazy.

Family life

The widower Famusov lives in the village, although he is listed in the service in Moscow. The functions of courier and secretary are performed by Molchalin. In his estate he is a master. He daily humiliates and insults his serfs ("blockheads", "donkeys", "fomki", "boobies"). He loves to read the moral to others, which, however, does not prevent him from molesting serf women.

He sees grooms for his daughter Sophia within his caste - landowners who own more than two thousand serfs.

Conclusion

Perhaps we have reason to say that even today the topical represents the Famus image. “Woe from Wit” is also relevant in our days, in which “Famusovism” was called differently, and modern - corruption. However, one has to admit that the current followers of Pavel Afanasevich are much more sophisticated than their literary prototype, created two centuries ago.