Probably all parents tell their children that lying is not good. No man wants his beloved child to think that you can lie. However, parents never tell their children that there is a lie for the good, although many of them often use this method themselves. One cannot say for sure whether it is good to lie in certain situations, because very often one can hear the phrase: “Better is the bitter truth than the sweet lie.”
Falsehood. Examples from the literature
Russian literature of the last century simply replete with examples of lies for the good. This topic is relevant at all times, so many famous writers also touched on and developed it.
Maxim Gorky wrote the play “At the Bottom”. It also addressed the topic of lies for good. The protagonist of the play of Luke believed that the "sweet lie" can make life easier for everyone. He said that you should not stun a person with the “butt” of truth. Luke convinced all the people around him that a sweet lie could help a person believe in something better and thereby change his life. He believed that self-deception could help bear any difficulties much easier. But it is worth noting that Luke did not deny that even the bitter truth is sometimes worth talking about. In the play “At the Bottom” you can often see the phrases that Luke pronounces to the shelters and other people who live the same way they do: “Ehh ... Lord people! What will happen to you? ” Despite the fact that the elder always strived for the best, pure and good, he still spoke with sadness about the mournful life of a person.
The majority opinion about the lie for the good
The quote "false for good" is associated with each with something of their own. Someone may consider that lying for the good is the only right decision in difficult situations. However, the other half of humanity may disagree with this opinion and argue that it is better to always tell the truth, even when it is very “bitter” and unpleasant than a lie for the good.
Examples from the literature open readers to many things. Some people who read Maxim Gorky’s play “At the Bottom” may condemn Luka for giving false dwelling residents the hope of a bright and happy future. But you can look at this situation from the other side. Many people in the modern world need the support of their loved ones, whether they are going to university, getting married, etc. Good words very often prompt people to take any action, arouse their faith in themselves and hope for a good future.
“Lying for the good is good. But only to whose good it was done ”
Many people ask the question: "Lying for the good - good or bad?" A concrete answer cannot be given to this question, because it depends on the situation and on the motive. Each person in his own way evaluates a lie for good. Examples from the literature can help readers take a different look at the deception, understand its nature and form an opinion that is different from the earlier one.
In “The Captain's Daughter” by A. S. Pushkin, there is also a theme concerning lies for the good. In this work, one can recall many situations in which the main characters had to resort to deception in order to save themselves and other people. Examples to the expression “lie for good” in “The Captain's Daughter” are found several times, and the most striking of them is Grinev’s deception. He wanted to save Masha Mironova, who was his lover, and introduced the girl to Pugachev as a poor orphan. Grinev deceived Pugachev for the sake of saving his beloved, which is a vivid example of a lie for the good. However, it is worth noting that Grinev never went against honor and lied when he found himself in difficult and dangerous situations for him. But if Pugachev found out that Masha is the captain’s daughter, they could scoff at her, beat her and even execute her. Therefore, Peter decided to lie for the good of his beloved so that she remained safe and sound.
Grinev and his lie for the good
Examples from the literature often provide ground for reflection and help to understand the true origin and nature of certain emotions, actions and actions.
The character, which is the absolute opposite of Grinev, is Alexei Ivanovich Shvabrin. For him, there were no such concepts as honor and dignity, kindness and truth. He often slandered Masha Mironova, and also slandered Grinev. Shvabrin’s lies cannot be called a lie for good, because his deception played a positive role only for himself, but not for other people.
Lies in the name of good and evil
There are several examples of lies in The Captain's Daughter. The first is Grinev’s lie for the sake of saving his beloved. The second is Shvabrin’s lies and slander against Masha Mironova, which brought other people only misfortunes. Therefore, we can say that a lie can be different: with good and bad intentions.
Is a lie for good possible? Most likely possible. Sometimes a deception can become a lifeline for someone , as in the work “The Captain's Daughter”. However, if we recall the play “At the Bottom”, then lying for the good did not bring anything good, but only worsened the already difficult situation. Therefore, one thing can be said: a lie for good exists only when it is committed with good intentions.