The work of the great Russian poet "Swan" is familiar to many from childhood. Its simple plot disturbs the soul. The act of the main character causes a feeling of delight and respect.
Master of the genre
Esenin's work “The Swan” is famous for its special melody. Poetry tells about the world of wildlife, its joys and tragedies.
The story begins with the fact that morning fell on the ground. The sky has become crimson. It has risen the red sun. Everything that comes across him flashes from a bright radiance. Every drop, piece of wood, flower basks in its warmth. Dew has not yet descended from fragile herbs. The earth rejoices at the arrival of a new day. The reeds are whispering among themselves.
Further, the author introduces us to the main character of the poem - the white-winged beauty. She, like the star of this lake, came out of a dark cave. The water queen is escorted by her chicks.
The world continues to live. Thousands of miracles happen every second in the forest. S. Yesenin is trying to convey all the charm of the morning. “Swan” from the first lines affects the emotions of the reader. The poem creates a peaceful, calm atmosphere.
Idyll of nature
A blue ribbon winds a rivulet. From the movement of white-winged animals on the perfect surface of the water, the rings diverge. Mother leads the babies to a cozy place. Silk grass spreads on the shore there. With special tenderness, the author describes how the swan calls children.
The whole meadow enjoys the sun. Chicks pluck grass. The reader is presented with a picture of harmony. But the poet opens before us a cruel and treacherous world.
From the following plot it is clear how the poet relates to the swan. He notes that the mother’s heart has no rest. The tender bird is constantly attentive and alarmed. She cannot relax and rejoice, as her kids are in danger everywhere. As soon as the threat arose nearby, the mother giggled, and the children rushed by the wind under a cozy wing. When the trouble was over, the guys peeped out of their arms and again had fun.
But the swan did not know that the catch was waiting for her in the sky.
Drama works
A young eagle was looking for food in a clearing. His eyes noticed a snake, which was safely basking in the sun. He was already preparing to attack, but the victim felt a predator and disappeared. Then a lovely bird came into view.
A dark cloud fell on a white-winged family. Mother saw a black shadow on blue water. She started and a gentle voice broke into a cry. The kids hid in an embrace.
Clearly and pityingly describes the subsequent events, Sergei Yesenin. The swan closed the chicks from the predator, but there was no chance of escape itself. The eagle with sharp claws dug into a thin neck. The predator lifted the prey up, and she pushed the swans with their paws to the thickets, closer to the safe cache. The chicks survived.
Bitter sadness envelops the reader. The eagle tears the body of the mother. Hopeless tears dripped from her eyes.
Nature has not changed. Still enjoys a bright day. But in the bushes quietly orphaned chicks sit. They are waiting for their beloved mother to let them peer out.
Immortal motive
Masterfully develops creative imagination Sergey Alexandrovich Yesenin. “Swan” is a work that makes us discover the author’s world in a new way. The work became especially hearty because its poetic word is very close to folk tales. The image of the swan mother is one of the most sensual in Russian folklore.
Since ancient times, this bird has been a symbol of fidelity. Her name was called beautiful boys and girls. Killing a white-winged miracle was considered a great sin. Such talents as Fedor Tyutchev, Eduard Asadov, Nikolai Zabolotsky, Marina Tsvetaeva, Alexander Pushkin, Anna Akhmatova and others appealed to the image. Part of the story is the world famous Swan Lake.
Esenin's special feelings for heroin. In his rhymes, she is not only a bird, but an animated character. He does not change the traditions that have developed over the centuries, and selects the most tender words.
Poetry for the Young
The goal of each author is to bring light to the souls of his readers. An important idea is seen through Yesenin's lines. Deep respect and gratitude for the act - this is how the poet relates to the swan. It was these experiences that he dreamed of growing with his public.
The fate of the bird reveals in young readers such qualities as indifference and mercy. The poem teaches us to appreciate the affection that is bestowed upon us by the most dear person in the world - mother. The master of the word skillfully conveyed this thought. The plot is simple, described by hundreds of writers before him, sung by dozens of peoples. And yet it is Esenin’s rhyme that touches the heart of a young audience. After all, good and evil are clearly separated, thought develops well, there are no conflicting components.
And although a beautiful bird dies in the end, love will live in children. Such a topic will not leave indifferent the minds of young people.
Author's addiction
The talent with which this poet is gifted is a rarity. His work is a masterpiece in the landscape genre. Pictures, which he painted with words, greatly affect the human psyche. But the main attention is drawn to the history of the bird. It is clear from the first sentences how a poet relates to a swan - he immediately compares it with a star. In the verse, it is not just white, but snow-white. The poet also calls her valiant, that is, gives a direct link to a brave, bold character that has yet to be manifested.
The more you read the poem, the clearer the significant detail that becomes invisible at first. The figure of a swan is shrouded in unspeakable sadness. The author pierced it with every line. It seems that the mother foresaw the death. By the end of the work, it remains a symbol of purity and selflessness. Sergey Alexandrovich put a piece of his heart into this work.
Talent Lyrics in a Poem
The poet’s favorite instrument is personification. He represents each subject as a living creature. Such a mass of metaphors can only be seen in fairy tales.
When reading lines, vivid pictures from the life of the forest arise in the imagination. Both children and adults develop emotional perceptions. The poet promotes love for all living things, respect for nature. The swan becomes a symbol of self-sacrifice. The main character is worthy of respect. Her action inspires bestowal.
It is worth noting the color scheme, which Sergey Aleksandrovich Yesenin created in the work. The poem "Swan" is very picturesque. Genius emphasizes nature scenes with real tones. There is a dark forest, crimson rays, dew that lit up scarlet from the sky, a silver lake, emerald rings of water, green coasts, a golden sun. The eagle is represented in black and is the embodiment of evil, and the white swan is bright love.
Eternal image
The leading theme of the work is the figure of the mother. At all times, Russian poets had special feelings for their parents. Sergey Yesenin was no exception.
The paradise that the poet describes is full of tragic surprises. The swan carefully observes the seemingly calm nature. She well understands that under the fragrant grass an insidious snake is hiding, and a kite can fly from a quiet grove.
The main character sacrifices herself for the sake of children. Only a loving mother is capable of such an act. When she feels the danger is approaching, her first and only task is to protect the babies. The scene of extreme fidelity becomes the final note of the work. From the finale it becomes clear how the poet relates to the swan. She for him is the embodiment of infinite love and tenderness of motherhood.