From childhood, we all know the fable "Dragonfly and Ant". Krylov I.A. wrote many memorable works to us. Especially many fell in love with ant and dragonfly. And although the fable is known by Krylov, he borrowed the plot from the Frenchman Lafontaine, and he borrowed it from the ancient Greek Aesop. It has not lost relevance in our time. So with good reason we can assume that this situation does not depend on the time in which people live.
Heroes of the Dragonfly and Ant fable (Krylov)
The moral of the work is clear even to children. The heroes of this fable are Ant and Dragonfly. Aesop and Lafontaine, the hardworking character was also called the Ant, but his frivolous interlocutor was called Cicada, Beetle and Grasshopper. Obviously, the Ant in all countries has become a symbol of industriousness, while carelessness is inherent in many. Perhaps Krylov made Dragonfly the second heroine because it is more familiar to our area, while few people know who the cicadas are. The Russian fabulist loved simple language and folk expressions. Therefore, his fables are understandable both to people with education, and just starting to learn children.
Content
The fable "Dragonfly and Ant" is a vivid example of two opposing qualities of character - laziness (idleness) and hard work. The plot of the work says the following. The cheerful Dragonfly lived, while it was warm, it fluttered and sang. Time passed quickly, she had nowhere to live and nothing to eat. A cold winter is approaching, which is difficult to survive even for those who have taken care of themselves in advance, and Dragonfly is clearly not one of them. Now she is no longer up to songs, because when she is hungry, it is difficult to have fun. The dragonfly weakened, she was sad, hoping for help, she went to her godfather Ant. She appeals to him with a request to provide her with shelter and food. The lady believes that godfather will not refuse her this, because she needs help for a short time, only until spring. However, he reacted to her request coolly and inquired whether the kumushka worked last summer.
Dragonfly is somewhat surprised by this question, because there were so many other, more enjoyable activities. She frolic, sang songs, walked on the soft grass. Probably something like the Ant was supposed to hear (and maybe he himself saw a carefree godfather with friends, while he was walking with another blade of grass to warm his home). Therefore, sends her home, saying that since she was engaged in such a pastime, we must continue in the same spirit and begin to dance. The work is faced with idleness and hard work. This is described by the fable "Dragonfly and Ant". Krylov shows what sad consequences Dragonfly's impracticality can lead to - it remains without a roof and food.
Conclusion
The moral of this fable is transparent: if you do not want to freeze or starve, work, and do not have fun. The conviction of freeloaders - people who are used to living at the expense of others - is clearly visible here. Some believe that the Ant showed excessive cruelty.
Fable "Dragonfly and Ant". Krylov, Lafontaine and Aesop. Comparative analysis
In Aesop's fable, the Grasshopper asked him to give him food, and Lafontaine Cicada also wanted to get the prepared supplies on credit. Russian Ant refused not only food but also warm shelter. Since the fable clearly states that Dragonfly did not have housing, since the nearest bush became her home, it becomes clear that she is doomed to
starvation if it does not freeze earlier. Also in the Greek and French fables, the heroes were same-sex: men at Aesop, women at Lafontaine. Here, a man drives a woman away. But it is typical for our people to survive, we must work. Many sayings and proverbs have been invented on this subject. So it's hard to blame Ant for his decision. Therefore, we must be able to take care of ourselves, not counting on the help of others, that’s what the Dragonfly and Ant fable teaches. Krylov I.A. very clearly and clearly conveyed morality to the Russian people.