The “Dog Heart” arouses the interest of readers and heated debates of critics. In the story, as in other works of Bulgakov, literary critics try to find an encrypted meaning. Readers' reviews of The Dog’s Heart are generally enthusiastic. She is liked even by those who do not understand its deep content. What attracts modern readers to the story of the miraculous transformation?
Plot
Representatives of the book "Dog Heart" as a fascinating fantastic work have developed, as a rule, among representatives of the younger generation. Bulgakov's prose has a rare feature: it is interesting even to those who do not seek to comprehend its philosophical implication. If we discard the symbolism of images, satire on the vices of society and other artistic techniques, there remains only an exciting plot. But this is not enough to arouse interest even among young readers. But more often the response to the book “Dog’s Heart” by Bulgakov is laudatory, because the story is distinguished by a unique system of images and a unique author's satire.
Preobrazhensky and Sharikov
According to reviews, the success of the phantasmagoric story is due to the presence of bright unforgettable characters. Professor Preobrazhensky is the embodiment of high culture and education. However, his theory of humanity as the only force capable of changing society is untenable. The revolution gives rise to a new type of man, incapable of creation. And this person has little interest in humanistic ideas.
Sharikov is not able to understand and hear Preobrazhensky. Polygraph Poligrafovich - a common type of personality in the post-revolutionary years. He was yesterday a serf, who raised his head with the advent of the new government, grew up in his own eyes and hated those whom he worshiped yesterday. Like Polygraph Poligrafovich occupy an inconspicuous position, but most convenient to strike at the right time in the back. The Sharikovs do not know how to wage a struggle openly. Fear and meanness are the main features of their nature.
Schwonder
This character is a typical proletarian. The author does not give a detailed description of Schwonder. It is known that the hero burns with hatred for class enemies, occupies an obscure position as chairman of the house committee, sets Sharikov against Professor Preobrazhensky.
According to Schwonder’s philosophy, the most important thing in the world is a document. Without it, a person has no right to exist. From time to time, Schwonder demonstrates eloquence. But his speech is nothing but verbiage. And if in his actions the chairman of the house committee is guided by the interests of the proletariat, then only in order to gain a foothold in this life. If Sharikov is a slave personality, then Shvonder is one of the organizers of the crime, which in history is known as the term “revolution”.
Other characters
The narrative is partially conducted on behalf of Dr. Bormental. The assistant professor takes the observer position in the story. He does not express his opinion on the upcoming operation, nor does he criticize or endorse the ideas of Filipp Filippovich.
Another storyteller in Bulgakov’s work is Sharik. The arguments of a homeless dog contain extraordinary observation. His statements are categorical and unambiguous. Unlike Bormental, the Ball has clear judgments about what is happening.
The dog discovers simple, uncomplicated wisdom. In the first chapter, he clearly characterizes Preobrazhensky, noting that this is not “lackey” at all, and not even a comrade, but a true “master”. It is noteworthy that before Sharik acquired a human form, he did not like proletarians. And after the transformation seeks to join their ranks. Apparently, the author of the story suggested that a dog in some ways could be wiser than a person ...
Violation of the laws of nature
Preobrazhensky successfully conducted the experiment. Having transplanted the human pituitary gland to the dog, he witnessed an amazing metamorphosis that struck even his skeptical imagination. The reviews about the book “Heart of a Dog” are so delighted that, perhaps, there is no other example in the literature where the negative consequences of scientific experiments would be so convincingly shown. In addition, the result of the activities of Preobrazhensky probably has a philosophical implication. It is not for nothing that the hero of the story, at the end of the whole story, tells his assistant about the meaninglessness of the event. Why turn a dog into a man? After all, any woman can give birth to him.
Philosophical meaning
It is impossible to fix a person. Klim Chugunkin will never become an intelligent and sensitive person. Education, education and life experience are part of what is commonly called character. Such thoughts come to the reader’s mind. Positive feedback on the book "Dog Heart" is left by fans of philosophical prose. Bulgakov's story can be attributed to literature, which is suggestive. This work does not imply easy reading.
Satire
At the center of the story is the Moscow society of the twenties. Bulgakov portrayed human vices in his other creations in a satirical light. But here criticism of society is present in everything: in the comic behavior of Schwonder, in the wise utterances of Preobrazhensky, in the stupid reasonings of Sharikov.
Surprisingly, readers of the 21st century see familiar faces in a book created in the post-revolutionary years. Schwonders were, are and will be. Bulgakov's story will not lose popularity. Enthusiastic reviews of The Dog’s Heart often contain comments that society has barely changed over the past ninety years. And the success of a literary work depends, first of all, on how close the problems are to ordinary readers.
Revolutionary transformation
Nothing can be achieved with terror. That’s how Philipp Philippovich believes. The hero of the story of Mikhail Bulgakov does not want to put up with the statement "who was nothing, that will become everything." At dinner, the professor assures Dr. Bormental that the order can be restored only if everyone does his own thing.
As a result of the overthrow of the existing system, chaos reigns in the country. This is hardly a person who has survived the "dashing nineties", and his review of the read book "Dog Heart" is likely to be positive. And, as has already been said, the Schwonders are not extinct. Suppose that today they are not dressed in a leather coat, but, as before, are present among us.
Quotes
Separate statements of the heroes of Bulgakov’s work became famous. The professor recommended not reading newspapers before dinner. He assured that terror can not achieve anything, no matter what color (white, red or even brown). Filipp Filippovich gave a precise and witty definition of the word "devastation." In the mouth of Preobrazhensky, the author, who suffered a lot from bullying by officials and writers, apparently made his own judgments.
The “deep” statements of Polygraph Poligrafovich about residence registration and other everyday events, the conversation of members of the housing community with the professor regarding the “apartment densification” - all this made one of the most popular literary works the novel “The Heart of a Dog”. The author of the book with an ambiguous plot created characters whose statements were sorted into quotes.
Film
One of the most mysterious authors of the XX century is Mikhail Bulgakov. “Heart of a Dog” is a film adapted in 1988. This is perhaps his only work on which he managed to make a really good film. The directors repeatedly proceeded to film adaptation of "The Masters and Margarita." But either the result of their work left much to be desired, or the shooting for some reason was not completed. The television film by Vladimir Bortko is a rare case when the film adaptation is not inferior to the original source. The film, released in the late eighties, inspired many to read the story of Mikhail Bulgakov.
Fashion Author
In the entire post-Soviet space there is no person who would not hear about Bulgakov. The book "Dog Heart" is written by the most popular author of the nineties of the last century. However, even today a person who fancies himself a creative and spiritual personality has the habit of casually quoting the works of this writer.
The books of Mikhail Bulgakov are an integral part of Russian culture. Few modern readers are familiar with the work of Ivan Bunin or Leonid Andreev. Today's teenagers know the content of Dostoevsky’s novels only briefly. But there is hardly a person who has not read Bulgakov's most famous works. The creativity of this writer does not leave indifferent neither schoolchildren nor representatives of the older generation. And therefore, “Heart of a Dog” is one of the most popular and read books, which is confirmed by numerous reviews.