Griboyedov's grief from wit are the main characters. Images of the main characters of the comedy A.S.

, Characteristic of Molchalin, Characteristic of Skalozub, Characteristic of Sophia.

Consider also the minor characters of the comedy. Next to Sophia is the figure of Liza, a lively servant. She is a bit like the subrets of French comedies, but Griboyedov managed to give her so much freshness, portrayed her national Russian features with such realism that Liza is a completely living figure.

Griboyedov's enormous talent is precisely reflected in the fact that even the most insignificant persons of the secular society depicted in Woe from Wit are painted with genuine realism, each having its own definite character.

Famusov, Sophia, Molchalin, Liza. Illustration by D. Kardovsky for Griboyedov's comedy "Woe from Wit"

So you see the large figure of the noble old woman Khlestova, whose “pupils and mosek are full of houses”; in society, she behaves with that freedom and straightforwardness that her age and position in society allow; she tells everyone the truth in the face. In order not to get bored on the way to the ball to the Famusovs, she brought with her in the carriage "a little girl and a dog"; and, taking care of this little arap, which he keeps "for services", and about the dog, he asks Sophia to tell them to feed them - to send a "handout" from dinner. Khlestova, like Famusov, probably never thought about the issues of serfdom; it seems natural to her that a part of humanity should be subordinate and serve, and the other should accept services and command. With petty curiosity, she inquires about the income and wealth of other nobles, innocently exclaiming:

“I don’t know the estates of others!”

So you see the intelligent, but weak-willed Platon Mikhailovich Gorich and his eccentric, capricious wife; you clearly imagine Princess Tugoukhovskaya with a deaf husband and a whole brood of daughters who must be married off; secular half-joke, rogue and liar Zagoretsky, who is "scolded everywhere, but everywhere accepted."

Woe from wit. Maly Theater performance, 1977

Somewhat aloof from the rest of Famus society is the figure of Repetilov, who appears only in the last act. In his person, Griboyedov ridicules the then secret societies, secret meetings of the "Decembrist" youth, which, apparently, Griboyedov did not sympathize with. Repetilov is an empty person who does not even understand what is being discussed at the meetings of the society in which she participates. Talking about “ noisy meeting "" top secret union ", he asks Chatsky:

“Please be silent,
I gave my word to be silent. "

And to the question of Chatsky, what are they talking about, what these "decisive people", "hot dozen heads" are doing, Repetilov replies:

« We make noise, brother, we make noise! \u200b\u200b"

"Are you making noise, and nothing more?" - Chatsky responds ironically.

But not all young people of Moscow society are like the Repetilovs, Zagoretskys, Skalozubs. From conversations at the ball, we learn that among the local youth there are also those who are looking for the highest ideals, strive for culture, arts - but always meet opposition, condemnation, criticism in society.

"... Let it be from us",

says Chatsky,

Of young people, there is an enemy of quest,
Requiring neither places nor promotion,
In science he will stick a mind hungry for knowledge,
Or God himself will stir up a fever in his soul
To the creative arts, high and beautiful, -
They immediately: robbery! fire!
And you will be regarded as a dangerous dreamer ”.

Such is Skalozub's cousin who

“... I have firmly gathered some new rules;
Chin followed him - he suddenly left the service,
I began to read books in the village. "

Such is the nephew of Princess Tugouhovskoy, carried away by science. His aunt speaks of him with contempt, saying that after graduating from the Pedagogical Institute, he is ready

“… Even now to the pharmacy, as an apprentice.
Runs from women, and even from me!
Chinov doesn't want to know! He's a chemist, he's a nerd
Prince Fyodor, my nephew. "

Gorichi

Young lady Natalya Dmitrievna and her husband Platon Mikhailovich. Both are old acquaintances of Chatsky, which becomes famous in the 5th phenomenon of the third act. Griboyedov portrays Goriches with an ironic smile.

Chatsky
You are younger, fresher;
Fire, blush, laughter, play in all features.
Natalia Dmitrievna
I'm married.
Chatsky
How long ago would you say!

Tugoukhovskie

The Tugoukhovskys are one of the first to come to Famusov's ball. They are spouses and came here mainly to find rich suitors for their daughters. Chatsky also falls into their field of vision, but since he is not rich, they quickly lose interest in Chatsky. Prince Tugoukhovsky, following the logic of the surname, is deaf. Almost all of his remarks are interjections. He is henpecked, in no way disobeys his wife. The princess is distinguished by an evil disposition and sarcasm.

Hryuminy

Countess Khryumina: grandmother and granddaughter. The granddaughter is a wicked old maid. Chatsky responds no less sharply to her caustic remarks. He compares her to French milliners.

Zagoretsky

A special place in the comedy is occupied by Repetilov and Zagoretsky. Critics classify them as secondary heroes, but they are not ardent defenders of it, they obviously do not do anything bad to Chatsky, but it is their "tacit consent" that decides important issues in the lives of other people. Zagoretsky is presented by the author as a frequenter of living rooms and dining rooms, "a liar, a gambler and a thief."

The Tugoukhovskys, Khryumins, Zagoretsky - satire on the Moscow society of those times.

Repetilov

Repetilov appears in the comedy in the fourth act as a guest at Famusov's ball. Griboyedov in "Woe from Wit" gives speaking surnames to many characters, so in translation from French the name Repetilov means "to repeat". So the author emphasizes that Repetilov is only able to repeat in words the lofty ideas of the Decembrists, without delving into their true meaning. He becomes the central figure in the fourth act. Guests leaving the ball stop near him, starting with Chatsky, and from the guests' conversations with Repetilov, gossip about madness comes to him.

Published by him in 1825, it is a satire on the society of aristocrats. It contrasts two fundamentally different positions on the nobility: liberal and conservative. Famusov is a typical nobleman who perceives himself as a representative of the upper class; government official. The second side is represented by Chatsky - a new type of nobleman, aimed at more humanistic views, obtaining an excellent level of education, and not at satisfying selfish needs and exploiting other people's labor.

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Woe From Wit Characters

We will present a brief description of the heroes of the comedy Griboyedov in the table:

Famus Society	Chatsky, Alexander Andreevich
Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov is a hereditary landowner, occupies a high position of an official. Revered and famous person in the Moscow nobility. Dependent on public opinion.	A free-thinker, he does not look back at someone else's opinion. Condemns the serfdom adopted in the noble society. Was brought up in Famusov's house
Sofia Pavlovna Famusova is Paul's daughter. Educated, shrewd, witty, can be derisive and suspicious.	Chatsky's mind is a complex combination of rejection of someone else's position and an active zeal to impose his
Alexey Stepanovich Molchalin - Famusov's secretary, has views on Sophia. He is helpful, wants to build a good career and is ready to be a hypocrite for this.	He treats the class of officials with disdain. Doesn't respect those who value only their careers
Sergei Sergeevich Skalozub, Colonel, is a typical officer who does not care about anything other than a military career. Not interested in enlightenment and education	Patriot, but left military service, as he believes that nobles should not be constrained by anything
Zagoretsky, Anton Antonovich - brawler, gossip, avid gambler. And other heroes.	Truth-lover, condemns pretense

Slightly more detailed descriptions of the characters of the comedy "Woe from Wit" with speech characteristics will be considered further.

Woe from Wit: a brief description of the main characters

Chatsky

Colorful main characterwho challenged the society that prefers Famusov. At the same time, he was brought up in this family, since Chatsky's parents died, but were friends with Pavel Afanasyevich. Alexander Andreevich received a good education, traveled and became a member of the English Club of Nobles. He returned to his native land, as he was in love with Sofya Famusova, but was disappointed with the mores of the local secular society and Pavel Afanasyevich in particular.

Eloquent, attracts attention. He is similar to Sophia in his level of education and wit, but only if he seeks not to humiliate a person, but only to show that the truth about himself, then Sonya simply emphasizes her superiority over others. If at first she seems to Alexander to be open to everything new, lively and sensual, like him, then later she finds out the true state of affairs and is severely disappointed.

Chatsky is a contrast to each of the heroes described in Griboyedov's comedy. He is independent, impatient with human stupidity and therefore goes into open conflict with the characters surrounding Famusov, in each of which Alexander sees flaws and exposes them.

Chatsky's views:

On military service and bureaucratic service: “Of young people, there is an enemy of quest, // Without demanding either places or promotion, // In science, he will stick his mind hungry for knowledge; // Or, in his soul, God himself will stir up a fever // Towards creative, high and beautiful arts ... ”(Griboyedov).
He stands up for the forward movement of the nobility, stands for its development and liberation from the previous attitudes towards the ownership of serfs, hypocrisy towards each other.
Calls for a patriotic attitude towards their nation, and not following the fashion of France, Germany. Does not approve of the desire to copy Western traditions, unnecessarily worshiping everything foreign.
Emphasizes that a person should be assessed not for his origin and belonging to a certain genus, but only for his own actions, qualities, ideas.

Pavel Famusov

A controversial hero. Quite agile for his age, he sticks to the servant and, in principle, is not particularly delicate with the servant, but he treats his relatives and friends with respect. Looking for a profitable party for Sophia. Conservative and grumpy. He knows how to flatter the right people, adjust, but in everyday life he is tough.

Famusov's views, features:

Famusov's characterization based on quotations from Woe from Wit:

Sofia Famusova

She is 17, she is of noble blood, well-rounded and with a good dowry, an enviable bride. Sonia likes Molchalin until Chatsky arrives. She can dance, loves music.

Sophia is frank, but at the same time naive. Molchalin uses her feelings for herself for her own purposes, but she believes him, and not Chatsky, who is sincere with her to the end. Famusov's daughter is simultaneously perceived as a romantic nature, creative, laughing at the vices of noble society, but also is an example of immorality (her secret connection with Molchalin), narrow thinking and limited interests. Sonya is proud and selfish, does not notice her shortcomings.

Famusova is a windy girl, fickle in choosing a groom. What confirms the quotation characteristic of Sophia:

... I am very windy, maybe I did it, / I know and I blame; but where did she change? ..

Sonya's father adds fuel to the fire when he convinces his daughter to think in her own categories when choosing a husband:

... He who is poor is not your match ...

Molchalin

Cold, dispassionate personwho is only interested in a career. Pedantic, seeks to teach Chatsky, direct him to the "right path". He meets Sophia out of personal gain, he himself is hardly capable of deep feelings.

Silent (as indicated by his speaking surname): "not rich in words", "after all, nowadays they love the dumb."
Gives monosyllabic answers, constantly pondering what to say depending on the situation and the person who addressed him.
He is concerned about material well-being and achieving high status.
Restrained and moderate in everything.
Absolutely no position on morality, love, civic duty, honor.

Colonel Skalozub

Potential groomconsidered by Famusov for Sonya. A wealthy officer, but a rather limited person in interests and views. Rigid, follows certain rules in life, does not allow any deviations from the intended. Leads a riotous lifestyle, dreams only of promotion in the service. Honestly and regularly fulfills his military duty, has awards, and in society supports fashionable trends in clothing. However, he opposes the development of education, does not recognize books.

Characteristics of minor characters

There are many heroes in the comedy "Woe from Wit", we will briefly highlight the remaining minor ones.

So, we got acquainted with the characters of the comedy "Woe from Wit" by Griboyedov. The author put several shortcomings in each of them, showed through them his attitude to the former nobility, serfdom. The work contains farcical situations, but at the same time it is filled with the depth and acuteness of the experiences of the main characters.

Molchalin Alexey Stepanych - Famusov's secretary, living in his house, as well as a fan of Sophia, who despises her in his soul. M. was transferred by Famusov from Tver. The hero's surname expresses his main feature - "wordlessness." It was for this that Famusov made M. his secretary. In general, the hero, despite his youth, is a full-fledged representative of the "past century", since he has assimilated his views and lives by his principles. M. strictly follows the behest of his father: "to please all people without exception - the owner, the boss, his servant, the janitor's dog." In a conversation with Chatsky M. expounds his life principles - "moderation and accuracy." They consist in the fact that "in my years you should not dare to have your own judgment." According to M., it is necessary to think and act as is customary in the "Famus" society. Otherwise, they will gossip about you, and, as you know, "evil tongues are worse than pistols." M.'s romance with Sophia is also explained by his willingness to please everyone. He obediently plays the role of an admirer, ready to read romance novels with Sophia all night long, listen to the silence and trills of nightingales. M. does not like Sophia, but he cannot refuse to please the daughter of his boss.

Skalozub Sergey Sergeich - his image depicts the "ideal" Moscow groom - rude, uneducated, not too smart, but rich and satisfied with himself. Famusov read S. to be his daughter's husband, but she considers him "the hero of not his own novel." At the moment of his first visit to Famusov's house, S. tells about himself. He took part in the war of 1812, but received the order "on the neck" not for military exploits, but on the occasion of military celebrations. S. "marks the generals." The hero despises book wisdom. He speaks derogatoryly of his cousin reading books in the village. S. tries to embellish himself externally and internally. He dresses in the army fashion, "pulling" straps to make his chest a wheel. Not understanding anything in Chatsky's accusatory monologues, he nevertheless subscribes to his opinion, saying all sorts of nonsense and nonsense.

Sofia Pavlovna Famusova - 17-year-old daughter of Famusov. After the death of her mother, she was brought up by "Madame", an old Frenchwoman, Rosier. S.'s childhood friend was Chatsky, who also became her first love. But over the 3 years of Chatsky's absence, S. changed a lot, as did her love. The formation of S. was influenced, on the one hand, by Moscow habits and customs, and, on the other hand, by the books of Karamzin and other sentimentalist writers. The girl imagines herself the heroine of a "sensitive" novel. Therefore, she rejects the caustic and bold Chatsky, as well as Skalozub - stupid, but rich. For the role of a platonic admirer, S. chooses Molchalin. In his home, S. does not have the opportunity to develop mentally. The only thing she is capable of is to imagine herself the heroine of a novel and act according to this role. Either she invents a dream in the spirit of Zhukovsky's ballads, then she pretends to faint, and so on. But the "Moscow" upbringing makes itself felt. During the ball, it is she who spreads the rumor about Chatsky's madness. The heroine's romantic behavior turned out to be just a mask, her true essence is this nature of a Moscow young lady. In the finale of the comedy S. is punished. She learns about the "betrayal" of Molchalin, who flirts with Liza and speaks impartially about S. In addition, Famusov, having learned about his daughter's affair with his secretary, decides to remove S. from Moscow "to the village, to his aunt, in the wilderness, to Saratov." ...

Famusov Pavel Afanasevich - Moscow master, "manager of the state house." Sophia's father, a friend of Chatsky's father. The events of the play take place in his house. F. - one of the brightest representatives of the "past century." In one of his monologues, F. praises Moscow's customs, unchanged from century to century. Here is honor for father and son; here who has "souls of two thousand family, He and the groom." Moscow ladies can be sent "to command the Senate", so they are "aware" of everything; Moscow daughters “cling to the military”, allegedly “because they are patriots”; Moscow old people, called upon to solve serious matters, "will argue, make some noise ... and disperse." In the "Famus" society, everything is based on connections: "Well, how not to please a dear little man." This model of life seems ideal for F. and other members of Moscow society, they consider it the only correct one and do not want any changes. F. is two-faced. He claims that he is known for his monastic behavior, but at the same time he hits the servant Liza. F. is afraid of any new trends. During a conversation with Chatsky, he covers his ears so as not to hear bold speeches. F.'s main enemy is learning, since it makes changes in the calm life of Moscow. The hero's dream is "to take all the books and burn them." As a typical Moscow master, F. is deceived by all and sundry. And daughter Sophia, and secretary Molchalin, and the servant Liza. The last appearance of the hero on the stage is timed to coincide with the final meeting between Sofia and Molchalin. Seeing young people together, F. is horrified. He accuses his daughter's “licentiousness” of “new” Moscow, which is infected with free ideas and “the spirit of the Kuznetsky Most” (that is, Paris). At first, F. threatens to publicize this shameful case ("I will submit to the Senate, to the Ministers, to the Emperor"), but then he remembers that his daughter will be gossiped about in all the houses of Moscow. In tearful horror F. exclaims: "What will Princess Marya Alekseevna say !!!" The opinion of this princess means more to F. than the opinion of the tsar himself, because in the "Famus" society she occupies one of the main places.

Chatsky Alexander Andreevich - a young nobleman. Representative of the "present century". A progressive person, well educated, with broad free views; a true patriot. After a 3-year absence, Ch. Comes to Moscow again and immediately appears at Famusov's house. He wants to see Sophia, whom he loved before leaving and with whom he is still in love. But Sophia meets Chatsky very coldly. He is perplexed and wants to find the reason for her coldness. Remaining in Famusov's house, the hero is forced to enter into a struggle with many representatives of the "Famusov" society (Famusov, Molchalin, guests at the ball). His passionate accusatory monologues are directed against the order of the century of "obedience and fear", when "he was famous, whose neck often bent." When Famusov offers Molchalin as an example of a worthy person, Ch. Pronounces the famous monologue "Who are the judges?" In it, he denounces the moral models of the "past century", mired in hypocrisy, moral slavery, etc. Ch. Examines many areas in the life of the country: civil service, serfdom, education of a citizen, education, patriotism. Everywhere the hero sees the flourishing of the principles of the "past century." Realizing this, Ch. Experiences moral suffering, experiences "grief from the mind." But to no less extent, the hero experiences "grief from love." Ch. Discovers the reason for Sophia's coldness towards him - she is in love with the insignificant Molchalin. The hero is offended by the fact that Sophia preferred him to this "miserable creature." He exclaims: "Silent people rule the world!" Very upset, Ch. Gets to a ball in the Famus house, where the flower of Moscow society has gathered. All these people weigh C. Yes, and they cannot stand the "stranger." Sophia, offended by Molchalin, spreads a rumor about the hero's madness. The whole society gladly accepts it, putting forward the hero's free-thinking as the main charge against Ch. At the ball, Ch. Delivers a monologue about a “Frenchie from Bordeaux,” in which he exposes a slavish admiration for all foreigners and contempt for Russian traditions. In the finale of the comedy Ch. Sophia's true face is revealed. He is disappointed in her as well as in the rest of the "Famus" society. The hero has no choice but to leave Moscow.

The main characters of Griboyedov's play "Woe from Wit":

Pavel Afanasevich Famusov -manager in the official place. Do not mind dragging along for young, pretty maids. "Obese, restless, fast." His daughter makes it clear that the poor are not a match for her, he intends to marry her off to a rich man. He is "an old English clob, a faithful member to the grave." Does not welcome education, sees all evil in it.

Learning is the plague, learning is the reason

What is more now than when,

Insane divorced people, and deeds, and opinions.

Sofya Pavlovna -his daughter. In love with Molchalin. Even worried about him when he fell off the horse. An ordinary Moscow young lady, educated at home. Reads books in French, plays the piano.

Lizanka -a servant, a lively girl who is able to find a way out of a scrupulous, difficult situation. Loves Famusov's servant Petrusha. He tries not to let the gentlemen approach him, although he is not rude.

Alexey Stepanovich Molchalin,famusov's secretary, a nobleman from an impoverished family, a young man living in Famusov's house. Pretends to be in love with Sophia, hoping to marry her and receive a rich dowry. His surname fully characterizes him. He long ago realized that in order to survive and achieve something

You shouldn't dare in my years

Have your own judgment.

The naive Sophia endows Molchalin with those qualities that are not in him. Chatsky sneers at him:

Have you not yet broken the silence of the press?

There used to be songs where the new ones are the notebook

He will see it, sticks: please write it off.

However, he will reach the known degrees,

After all, nowadays they love the dumb.

Molchalin confesses to the servant Lisa that he loves her. But there is little truth in this either. He solicits a serf girl at the call of nature, knowing that for this sin he will not get anything. Tikhonya Molchalin is cunning. As the saying goes, there are devils in the still waters. He does not love anyone, but only pretends to be in love in front of girls.

When Sophia characterizes Molchalin in front of Chatsky, he sees a caricature in this characterization and comes to the conclusion that Sophia does not like Molchalin

Serves for three years with the priest,

He is often uselessly angry,

And he will disarm him with silence,

Forgive from the kindness of the soul;

He is finally: compliant, modest, quiet,

Not a shadow of concern in my face

And in my heart no misconduct.

All who characterize Molchalin note his silence, ability to find an approach to everyone. Chatsky compares Molchalin to Zagoretsky, a famous swindler.

Alexander Andreevich Chatskyreturned from a trip, and immediately came to the house of Famusov, where Sophia lives - the object of his love and long dreams. His credo is "I would be glad to serve, it is sickening to serve." Sophia notes his wit, turning into sarcasm:

He is glorious

He knows how to laugh everyone;

Chatting, joking.

However, characterizing Chatsky Skalozuba, Famusov notes:

But if you wanted it, it would be businesslike

It's a pity, it's a pity, he is small with a head;

And he writes and translates nicely.

Colonel Skalozub, Sergei Sergeevich -"And the golden bag, and marks the generals." A typical soldier who talks only on military topics.

Famous person, respectable,

And he picked up the signs of darkness;

Beyond his years and an enviable rank,

Not today tomorrow general.

Before Skalozub Famusov wriggles like a snake, tries to please him, dreams in the depths of his soul to marry his daughter to him.

Natalia Dmitrievna,young lady, loves her husband. Not stupid. She firmly seized her husband, decides everything and even answers for him in conversations.

Platon Mikhailovich -her husband, a retired officer. "Now, brother, I am not the same ...". Obeying the care of his wife, he is bored.

Chatsky remarks to him:

Surely, you became the wrong one in a short time;

Was it last year, at the end,

Did I know you in the regiment? only morning: foot in the stirrup

And you run on a greyhound stallion;

Blow the autumn wind, either from the front or from the rear.

Parsley -famusov's servant. Judging by the words of Famusov himself:

Parsley, you are always with a new thing,

With a ripped elbow, -

Parsley is a clumsy and not agile lump.

Prince Tugoukhovsky -besides, he is still deaf. She uses a hearing aid.

The princess, his wife, with six daughters -go to receptions to find suitors for their daughters. learning that Chatsky is poor and does not serve, they refuse to invite him to dinner at their place.

Countess grandmother -speaks with a German accent.

The Countess's granddaughter -Evil, in girls a whole century, God will forgive her.

Anton Antonovich Zagoretsky -it serves as a continuation of Molchalin. Through him, Griboyedov shows that sooner or later Molchalin will become the same, He will try to please his superiors on the career ladder, but if possible, he will try to deceive.

With him, beware: carry much,

And don't get into cards: he will sell.

He is a liar, a gambler, a thief.

But people put up with him, knowing his deceitful nature, because Zagoretsky is a master at serving, sometimes it is very useful.

Old woman Khlestova, sister-in-law of Famusov.

And Auntie? all girl, Minerva?

All maid of honor of Catherine the First?

Pupils and mosek is the house full?

Adheres to antiquity. A typical Moscow lady.

mr. N *. and d. D * -local spill gossips. The phrase thrown by Sophia in passing was picked up and smashed.

Repetilov -positions himself with future revolutionaries, and he himself only knows how to chat. The poem was written in 1822-1824, when revolutionary sentiments were ripening in the minds of the advanced nobility. Repetilov makes it clear to Chatsky that he participates in such meetings. Repettilov's remarks expressed Griboyedov's attitude to such meetings. "In 1824-1825 he was spiritually completely alien to political interests ..." He did not support the desire of the Decembrists to overthrow the existing system, did not believe in the possibility of such an overthrow of the autocracy.

Pity, be quiet, I gave my word to be silent.

We have a society and secret gatherings

On Thursdays. The most secret union ...

Repetilov clearly does not shine with intelligence, telling left and right about secret meetings at which he happens to be present and inviting people to them, inherently random. And there were quite a few such random people, screamers who only knew how to argue over a bottle of champagne in secret Russian societies on the eve of the December uprising.

Chatsky's answers to Repetilov express Griboyedov's attitude to these meetings:

Here are the extraordinary measures

To drive away both you and your secrets.

At the end of the play, all the secrets and all the intrigues of the work are revealed. Chatsky finds out who Sophia is in love with. Before Sophia, the baseness of Molchalin's soul is revealed, who, taking advantage of the darkness, quietly slipped into his room. Chatsky finds out to whom he should thank for the fact that everyone declared him crazy. Frustrated and disappointed, he leaves Moscow.

Minor characters in the play "Woe from Wit":

Gorichi.

Hryumins.

several speaking servants.

A multitude of guests of all kinds and their lackeys on the way.

Famusov waiters.