Alexander Griboedov is an outstanding playwright of the first half of the nineteenth century, whose work considered below was included in the classics of Russian literature. Griboedov served in the diplomatic part, but remained in history as the author of a brilliant masterpiece - the comedy “Woe from Wit”, the characterization of the characters of which is studied in the framework of the school curriculum. All the events of the play take place in Moscow within one day, in the house of Pavel Afanasevich Famusov.
The characterization of the “Woe from Wit” heroes - comedies in poems and in four acts - can be carried out according to a certain plan. A list of characters with explanations of the author is given, as a rule, at the beginning of the play.
According to what plan is the characterization of the “Woe from Wit” heroes carried out? Firstly, it is necessary to talk about the social status of the hero, secondly, about his character traits, and thirdly, about the system of views and values.
Pavel Afanasevich Famusov - a noble nobleman and landowner, occupying a high official position. The character is arrogant, domineering. With subordinates and servants, he is rude and strict, but flattering and subserviently submissive to those who are higher than him in rank and rank. Famusov is a hospitable and hospitable host, in his house often receive guests. Caring father, loves her daughter, wants to successfully marry her. Pavel Afanasevich does not accept any changes in society, an opponent of progress. The customs and lifestyle of the old Moscow nobles considers ideal.
What characteristic of the heroes of “Woe from Wit” can do without a description of the main female image? Famusov's daughter received a traditional noble education: from infancy she was trained as a bride. Thanks to a lively mind, a strong character and healthy instincts, she is well versed in people, judging by the accurate and accurate statements to the guests of her father. Sophia is not only mocking, but also vindictive: she does not forgive Chatsky for a contemptuous attitude towards Molchalin, in whom she is in love. It is she who launches an unseemly rumor that grows into a huge gossip about Alexander's madness.
But she herself does not manage to avoid personal tragedy. The reason was that Sofia Famusova mistook a miserable flatterer and silent man for the hero in love. The young lady, who had read novels, dreamed for his silence nobility, modesty and chivalry.
Molchalin fully justifies his speaking surname. He comes from Tver, not a nobleman, but makes big plans, because he does not consider the rank of assessor and the home secretary service to be the peak of his career. Thanks to the hypocrisy and the ability to bow down, this friend of "couch dogs" "on tiptoe" hopes to climb high on the career ladder. Sofia's love gives a pathetic “dumb" hope for a successful and profitable marriage that did not take place. Henceforth, he will be even meaner, but more careful.
What is the characteristic of the “Woe from Wit” heroes without the main character? Without Chatsky Alexander Andreevich? He is a young non-poor nobleman. The fact that Chatsky was in a hurry to Sofia, having returned after a three-year absence, suggests that he considered the Famusovs to be close people: he grew up in their house after the death of his father. Sofia at first gives him flattering characteristics, noting a sharp mind and eloquence. But the merciless criticism undertaken by him of morals and lifestyle of the Moscow nobility is unpleasant to her.
Apparently, Alexander had the opportunity to compare and rethink a lot, so he speaks so negatively about the existence of slavery and the lack of freedom in the country. Chatsky is the bearer of a new worldview, inherent in a few more in modern Russia.
Sophia was not happy with the passionate feeling Chatsky had for her. She herself said that "reluctantly" drove him crazy. It seems that this thought became the impetus for her silly trick, which threw the ardent Chatsky into the abyss of "a million torments" and made me disappointed and leave Moscow.
The comedy was written in 1823, but Every Generation of Readers, Schoolchildren, and Critics Describing Heroes considers Woe from Wit through a prism of contemporary realities. And it seems that the characters created by Griboedov will never lose their relevance.