The action of the play “Thunderstorm” takes place in the fictional provincial town of Kalinov in the 19th century. The central character of the work is Katerina, suffering from the tyranny of her mother-in-law. The summary of the play “Thunderstorm” describes the life of the family of the local merchant Kabanikh, who is rich and has long become a moral trendsetter in the city.
The place of initial action is a public garden on the banks of the Volga River. The dog "Thunderstorm" (a brief summary is given in the article) tells of the self-taught mechanic Kulibin, who discusses the inappropriate behavior of the wealthy merchant, the tyrant Wild, in a conversation with Kudryash and Shapkin. Boris, the nephew of the landowner under discussion, enters into the dialogue and talks about his state of affairs - why he came from Moscow and why he should endure his uncle. According to the will of the grandmother, Wild is obliged to give his nephew part of the inheritance.
Further, a brief summary of the play “Thunderstorm” tells about the advent of the wanderer Feklusha, extolling the city, and about the arrival of Kabanova accompanied by Barbara (daughter) and Tikhon (son) with his wife. Katerina is a calm young girl who cannot accept the strict orders of her mother-in-law. Her husband's family reminds her of a prison.
During the walk, the main character of the play trusts Barbara with the secret about the sympathy for Boris that has arisen. She promises the girl to arrange a date with him. Katerina is terrified of this venture and urges Barbara to return home to the images and pray. At this time, a thunderstorm was approaching, and the city madman prophesied the girls hellish torment because of their beauty, leading to the pool.
At home, the next action of the play “Thunderstorm” takes place. The summary describes the conversation of Feklushi with the maid Glasha. The wanderer talks about the distant places she has been to and conducts inquiries about the affairs of the Kabanovs. Varvara and Katerina appear, continuing to talk about Boris. The daughter-in-law persuades the daughter-in-law to spend the night with her in the garden gazebo.
Tikhon is going on a trip to Siberia. Katerina asks him to take her with her in order to avoid the temptation, but her husband cannot do this. The girl considers her hobby criminal and sinful, therefore she gives her husband oath promises to be faithful to him. Tikhon is leaving.
What will end the play "Thunderstorm"? A brief summary of the next action tells about the meeting of Katerina with Boris. The girl hesitates, thoughts of a sinful fall haunt her, but she is unable to resist the awakened feeling. With requests not to regret and ruin her, Katerina throws herself into Boris's arms.
Such a turn of events brings to the reader’s judgment the play “Thunderstorm”. A summary of the events occurring after the betrayal of the protagonist describes the time Tikhon arrived home. Barbara meets with Boris and expresses her fears that Katerina is crying and may repent of her sin. Wild Nephew asks the ally to dissuade the girl from such a rash step, and he disappears.
A thunderstorm begins in the city. The summary describes the public recognition of Katerina in a love affair with Boris. Overwhelmed by horror, the girl was afraid that if she did not repent, she would be killed by lightning. The boar is gloating.
In the last act of the play, Tikhon admits to Kuligin that he loves his wife, but because of the tyranny of his mother, he will not be able to forgive her. He also pities Boris, whom his uncle sends to Siberia. Glasha runs in and says that Katerina is gone, everyone rushes in search of the heroine.
The play “Thunderstorm” tragically ends. The summary strikes the reader with Katerina’s act. Having said goodbye to Boris, she rushes off a cliff into the river and dies.