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Chatsky begins a new century - and this is his whole meaning and his whole mind. IA Goncharov AS Griboyedov's comedy "Woe from Wit" played an outstanding role in the socio-political and moral education of several generations of Russian people. It armed them to fight against violence and arbitrariness, meanness and ignorance in the name of freedom and reason, in the name of the triumph of advanced ideas and genuine culture. We, like our fathers and grandfathers, admire the artistic perfection of “Woe from Wit”, the brilliance of the language, the strikingly vivid depiction of life and customs,

Realistic accuracy of Griboedov's images. The comedy shows the struggle between the new and the old, which flared up more and more, penetrating into different spheres of life, reflected in art and literature. Observing this struggle in life, Griboedov showed it in his comedy from the point of view of an advanced person of his time, close in views to the Decembrists. In the image of Chatsky, Griboyedov for the first time in Russian literature showed a “new man”, inspired by lofty ideas, revolting against a reactionary society in defense of freedom, humanity, mind and culture, cultivating a new morality, developing a new view of the world and human relations. Alexander Andreyevich Chatsky is a young man, a nobleman. Chatsky's parents died early, and he was brought up in the house of Famusov, a friend of his late father. Chatsky is not only intelligent, but also a developed person, with feeling, or as his maid Lisa recommends: Yes, sir, so to speak, he is eloquent, but painfully not cunning; But be a military man, be he a civilian, Who is so sensitive, and cheerful, and sharp, Like Alexander Andreyich Chatsky! In "Woe from Wit" all Famusov's guests slavishly copy the customs, habits and outfits of French milliners and rootless visiting rogues who got rich on Russian bread. All of them speak “a mixture of French and Nizhny Novgorod” and go dumb with delight at the sight of any visiting “Frenchman from Bordeaux”. Through the mouth of Chatsky, Griboyedov, with the greatest passion, exposed this unworthy servility to a stranger and contempt for his own: So that the Lord destroys this unclean spirit of Empty, slavish, blind imitation; So that he would plant a spark in someone with a soul, Who could hold us with a word and example, like a strong rein, From pitiful nausea on the side of a stranger. Chatsky ardently loves his homeland, but not the state of tsars, landowners and officials, but Russia of the people, with its mighty forces, cherished traditions, intelligence and hard work. This genuine love for the motherland turned into a passionate hatred for all kinds of slavery and oppression of the people - social, political, spiritual. The nobles of the Famusov circle appreciate rank and wealth in people, and Chatsky is sincere, witty, he laughs at Famusov, sharply jokes about the Moscow nobles, their life and pastime: Are these not rich in robbery? They found protection from judgment in friends, in kinship, Building magnificent chambers, Where they overflow in feasts and extravagance. Yes, and who in Moscow did not clamp their mouths Lunches, dinners and dances? Famusov is trying to teach Chatsky: “Do not mismanage the estate, brother. And most importantly, go and serve.” Chatsky despises people who are ready At patrons to yawn at the ceiling, To appear silently, to shuffle, to dine, to substitute a chair, to raise a handkerchief. He believes that it is necessary to serve "the cause, not the persons." Chatsky defends the right of a person to freely choose his occupation: travel, live in the countryside, “set his mind” on science or devote himself to “creative, high and beautiful arts”, therefore Famusov declares Chatsky a dangerous person who does not recognize the authorities. Chatsky's personal drama is his unrequited love for Sophia. Sophia, with all her good mental inclinations, nevertheless belongs entirely to the Famus world. She cannot fall in love with Chatsky, who opposes this world with all the turn of his mind and his soul. He loves seriously, seeing Sophia as a future wife. Meanwhile, Chatsky managed to drink a bitter cup to the bottom, not finding “living sympathy” in anyone, and leave, taking with him only “a million torments”. Oh, tell love the end, Who will leave for three years! Chatsky is seriously preparing for social activities. “He writes and translates nicely,” Famusov says about him and keeps talking about his high mind. He traveled, studied, read, apparently took up work, was in contact with the ministers and dispersed. It is not difficult to guess why: "I would be glad to serve - it is sickening to serve." One of the main distinguishing properties of Chatsky is the fullness of feelings. It manifested itself both in the way he loves, and in the way he is angry and hates. In everything he shows true passion, he is always hot in soul. He is ardent, sharp, smart, eloquent, full of life, impatient. He is the embodiment of good youth, honesty, gullibility, youthful boundless faith in himself and his abilities. These qualities make him open to error and vulnerable. Chatsky is the only visibly acting positive character in Griboyedov's comedy. But it cannot be called exceptional and lonely. A thinker, a Decembrist fighter and a romantic are united in him, as they were often united in that era in real people and real life. He has like-minded people: we learn about them thanks to off-stage characters (those who are mentioned in the play, but who are not directly involved in the action). These are, for example, professors of the Pedagogical Institute, who, according to Princess Tu-goukhovskaya, “practice in schisms and unbelief”, these are “crazy people”, prone to learning, this is the nephew of the princess, Prince Fyodor, “a chemist and botanist”. Chatsky in comedy represents the young thinking generation of Russian society, its best part. A. I. Herzen wrote about Chatsky: “The image of Chatsky, sad, restless in his irony, trembling with indignation, devoted to a dreamy ideal, appears at the last moment of the reign of Alexander I, on the eve of the uprising on St. Isaac's Square. This is a Decembrist, this is a man who completes the era of Peter the Great and tries to see, at least on the horizon, the promised land.” Griboyedov's comedy is still fanned with the breath of life, calling people forward, into the present and future, and sweeping away everything old and obsolete from its path.

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1. Alexander Sergeevich Griboyedov became famous thanks to one work, about which Pushkin said: “His handwritten comedy “Woe from Wit” produced an indescribable effect and suddenly put him along with our first poets ...”
2. Since 1823, Griboedov's handwritten comedy "Woe from Wit" began to go around the hands of the public. She made a terrible noise, surprised everyone, aroused indignation and hatred in everyone who was engaged in literature ex officio, ...
3. “Woe from Wit” is the noblest creation of a man of genius,” said V. G. Belinsky. Indeed, this is one of the truly realistic comedies in Russian literature. In comedy, everything is presented very vividly, ...
4. What will happen in Famusov's house the day after Chatsky's departure? So it's all over! Chatsky's hopes for love are broken, he has nothing more to do in this stuffy society of the Famusovs, Molchalins, Skalozubs ....
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Chatsky begins a new century - and this is his whole meaning and his whole mind.
I. A. Goncharov
A. S. Griboedov's comedy "Woe from Wit" played an outstanding role in the socio-political and moral education of several generations of Russian people. It armed them to fight against violence and arbitrariness, meanness and ignorance in the name of freedom and reason, in the name of the triumph of advanced ideas and genuine culture. We, like our fathers and grandfathers, admire the artistic perfection of "Woe from Wit", the brilliance of the language, the strikingly vivid depiction of life and customs, the realistic accuracy of Griboyedov's images.
The comedy shows the struggle between the new and the old, which flared up more and more, penetrating into different spheres of life, reflected in art and literature. Observing this struggle in life, Griboedov showed it in his comedy from the point of view of an advanced person of his time, close in views to the Decembrists.
In the image of Chatsky, Griboyedov for the first time in Russian literature showed a "new man", inspired by lofty ideas, raising a revolt against a reactionary society in defense of freedom, humanity, mind and culture, cultivating a new morality, developing a new view of the world and human relations.
Alexander Andreyevich Chatsky is a young man, a nobleman. Chatsky's parents died early, and he was brought up in the house of Famusov, a friend of his late father. Chatsky is not only smart, but also a developed person, with a feeling, or as his maid Lisa recommends:
Yes, sir, so to speak, eloquent, but painfully not cunning;
But be a military man, be a civilian,
Who is so sensitive, and cheerful, and sharp,
Like Alexander Andreevich Chatsky!
In "Woe from Wit" all Famusov's guests slavishly copy the customs, habits and attire of French milliners and rootless visiting crooks who got rich on Russian bread. All of them speak "a mixture of French and Nizhny Novgorod" and go dumb with delight at the sight of any visiting "Frenchman from Bordeaux". Through the mouth of Chatsky, Griboyedov, with the greatest passion, exposed this unworthy servility to a stranger and contempt for his own:
So that the Lord destroyed this unclean spirit
Empty, slavish, blind imitation;
So that he would plant a spark in someone with a soul,
Who could by word and example
Hold us like a strong rein,
From pathetic nausea on the side of a stranger.
Chatsky ardently loves his homeland, but not the state of tsars, landowners and officials, but Russia of the people, with its mighty forces, cherished traditions, intelligence and hard work. This genuine love for the motherland turned into an ardent hatred for all kinds of slavery and oppression of the people - social, political, spiritual.
The nobles of the Famusov circle appreciate rank and wealth in people, and Chatsky is sincere, witty, he laughs at Famusov, sharply jokes about the Moscow nobles, their life and pastime:
Are not these rich in robbery?
They found protection from court in friends, in kinship,
Magnificent building chambers,
Where they overflow in feasts and prodigality.
Yes, and who in Moscow did not clamp their mouths
Lunches, dinners and dances?
Famusov is trying to teach Chatsky: "Do not mismanage your estate, brother. And most importantly, go and serve." Chatsky despises people who are ready
Have patrons yawn at the ceiling,
Appear to be silent, to shuffle, to dine,
Substitute a chair, raise a handkerchief.
He believes that it is necessary to serve "the cause, not the persons." Chatsky defends the right of a person to freely choose his occupation: to travel, live in the countryside, "set his mind" on science or devote himself to "creative, high and beautiful arts", so Famusov declares Chatsky a dangerous person who does not recognize the authorities.
Chatsky's personal drama is his unrequited love for Sophia, Sophia, with all her good mental inclinations, still belongs entirely to the Famus world. She cannot fall in love with Chatsky, who opposes this world with all the turn of his mind and his soul. He loves seriously, seeing Sophia as a future wife. Meanwhile, Chatsky managed to drink a bitter cup to the bottom, not finding "living sympathy" in anyone, and leave, taking with him only "a million torments."
Ah, he say love is the end,
Who will go away for three years!
A. A. Chatsky is seriously preparing for social activities. “He writes and translates nicely,” Famusov says about him and keeps talking about his high mind. He traveled, studied, read, apparently took up work, was in contact with the ministers and dispersed. It is not difficult to guess why: "I would be glad to serve - to serve
sickening."
One of the main distinguishing properties of Chatsky is the fullness of feelings. It manifested itself both in the way he loves, and in the way he is angry and hates. In everything he shows true passion, he is always hot in soul. He is ardent, sharp, smart, eloquent, full of life, impatient. He is the embodiment of good youth, honesty, gullibility, youthful boundless faith in himself and his abilities. These qualities make him open to error and vulnerable.
Chatsky is the only visibly acting positive character in Griboedov's comedy. But it cannot be called exceptional and lonely. A thinker, a Decembrist fighter and a romantic are united in him, as they were often united in that era in real people and real life. He has like-minded people: we learn about them thanks to off-stage characters (those who are mentioned in the play, but who are not directly involved in the action). These are, for example, professors of the Pedagogical Institute, who, according to Princess Tugoukhovskaya, "practice in splits and unbelief", these are "crazy people" inclined to learning, this is the nephew of the princess, Prince Fedor, "a chemist and botanist."
Chatsky in comedy represents the young thinking generation of Russian society, its best part. A. I. Herzen wrote about Chatsky: "The image of Chatsky, sad, restless in his irony, trembling with indignation, devoted to a dreamy ideal, appears at the last moment of the reign of Alexander I, on the eve of the uprising on St. Isaac's Square. This is a Decembrist, this is a man who completes the era of Peter the Great and strives to see, at least on the horizon, the promised land ... "
Griboyedov's comedy is still fanned with the breath of life, calling people forward, into the present and future, and sweeping away everything old and obsolete from its path.

Chatsky begins a new century - and this is his whole meaning and his whole mind.
I. A. Goncharov
A. S. Griboedov's comedy "Woe from Wit" played an outstanding role in the socio-political and moral education of several generations of Russian people. She called on them to fight against violence and arbitrariness, meanness and ignorance in the name of freedom and reason, in the name of the triumph of advanced ideas and true culture. Today we admire the artistic perfection of "Woe from Wit", the brilliance of the language, the strikingly vivid depiction of life and customs, the realistic accuracy of the images.
The comedy shows the struggle between the new and the old, which penetrated into all spheres of life. Observing this struggle, Griboyedov reflected it in his comedy from the point of view of an advanced person of his time, close in views to the Decembrists. In the image of Chatsky, the writer for the first time in Russian literature showed a “new man”, inspired by lofty ideas, raising a revolt against a reactionary society in defense of freedom, humanity, mind and culture, cultivating a new morality, developing a new view of the world and human relations.
Alexander Andreyevich Chatsky is a young man, a nobleman. His parents died early, and Chatsky was brought up in the house of Famusov, a friend of his late father. Chatsky is not only an intelligent and developed person, he also has many other virtues. Here is how the maid Lisa recommends it:
Yes, sir, so to speak, eloquent, but painfully not cunning;
But be a military man, be a civilian,
Who is so sensitive, and cheerful, and sharp,
Like Alexander Andreevich Chatsky!
In "Woe from Wit" all Famusov's guests slavishly copy the customs, habits and attire of the French, rootless visiting rogues who got rich on Russian bread. All of them speak "a mixture of French and Nizhny Novgorod" and go dumb with delight at the sight of any visiting "Frenchman from Bordeaux." Through the mouth of Chatsky, Griboyedov, with the greatest passion, exposed this unworthy servility to a stranger and contempt for his own:
So that the Lord destroyed this unclean spirit
Empty, slavish, blind imitation;
So that he would plant a spark in someone with a soul,
Who could by word and example
Hold us like a strong rein,
From pathetic nausea on the side of a stranger.
Chatsky ardently loves his homeland, but not the state of tsars, landowners and officials, but Russia of the people, with its mighty forces, cherished traditions, intelligence and hard work. This genuine love for the motherland turned into an ardent hatred for slavery and oppression of the people - social, political, spiritual. The nobles of the Famusov circle appreciate rank and wealth in people, and Chatsky, sincere, witty, chuckles at Famusov, sharply jokes about the Moscow nobles, their way of life:
Aren't these rich in robbery?
They found protection from court in friends, in kinship,
Magnificent building chambers,
Where spilled in feasts and extravagance
And where foreign clients will not resurrect
The meanest traits of the past life.
Yes, and who in Moscow did not clamp their mouths
Lunches, dinners and dances?
Famusov is trying to teach Chatsky:
Name, brother, do not manage by mistake.
And most importantly - go and serve.
Chatsky despises people who are ready
Have patrons yawn at the ceiling,
Appear, be silent, shuffle, dine,
Substitute a chair, raise a handkerchief.
He believes that it is necessary to serve "the cause, not the persons." Chatsky defends the right of a person to freely choose his occupation: to travel, live in the countryside, “set his mind” on science or devote himself to “creative, high and beautiful arts”, therefore Famusov declares Chatsky a dangerous person who does not recognize the authorities.
Chatsky's personal drama is his unrequited love for Sophia. Sophia, with all her good mental inclinations, nevertheless belongs entirely to the Famus world. She cannot fall in love with Chatsky, who opposes this world with all the turn of his mind and his soul. He loves seriously, seeing Sophia as a future wife. Meanwhile, Chatsky managed to drink a bitter cup to the bottom, not finding “living sympathy” in anyone, and leave, taking with him only “a million torments”:
Ah, he say love is the end,
Who will go away for three years!
Chatsky responsibly prepares for social activities. “He writes and translates nicely,” Famusov says about him and keeps talking about his high mind. Chatsky traveled, studied, read, was taken, apparently, for work, communicated with ministers. But: “I would be glad to serve, it’s sickening to serve.” One of the main distinguishing features of Chatsky is high emotionality. It manifested itself both in the way he loves, and in the way he is angry and hates. In everything he shows true passion, he is always hot in soul. He is ardent, sharp, smart, eloquent, full of life, impatient. He is the embodiment of youth, honesty, gullibility, boundless faith in himself and his abilities. But these same qualities make him vulnerable.
Chatsky is the only visibly acting positive character in Griboedov's comedy. But it cannot be called exceptional and lonely. A thinker, a Decembrist fighter and a romantic are united in him, as they were often united in that era in real people and real life. He has like-minded people: we learn about them from the replicas of other characters. These are, for example, professors of the Pedagogical Institute, who, according to Princess Tugoukhovskaya, "practice in schisms and unbelief", these are "crazy people" inclined to learning, this is the nephew of the princess, Prince Fedor, "a chemist and botanist."
Chatsky in the comedy represents the young thinking generation of the Russian nobility, its best part. A. I. Herzen wrote about him: “The image of Chatsky, sad, restless in his irony, trembling with indignation, devoted to a dreamy ideal, appears at the last moment of the reign of Alexander I, on the eve of the uprising on St. Isaac’s Square. This is a Decembrist, this is a man who completes the era of Peter I and tries to see, at least on the horizon, the promised land ... "

Chatsky - the image of the "new man"

Chatsky begins a new century - and this is his whole meaning and his whole mind.

I. A. Goncharov

A. S. Griboedov's comedy "Woe from Wit" played an outstanding role in the socio-political and moral education of several generations of Russian people. It armed them to fight against violence and arbitrariness, meanness and ignorance in the name of freedom and reason, in the name of the triumph of advanced ideas and genuine culture. We, like our fathers and grandfathers, admire the artistic perfection of "Woe from Wit", the brilliance of the language, the strikingly vivid depiction of life and customs, the realistic accuracy of Griboyedov's images.

The comedy shows the struggle between the new and the old, which flared up more and more, penetrating into different spheres of life, reflected in art and literature. Observing this struggle in life, Griboedov showed it in his comedy from the point of view of an advanced person of his time, close in views to the Decembrists. In the image of Chatsky, Griboyedov for the first time in Russian literature showed a "new man", inspired by lofty ideas, raising a revolt against a reactionary society in defense of freedom, humanity, mind and culture, cultivating a new morality, developing a new view of the world and human relations. Alexander Andreyevich Chatsky is a young man, a nobleman.

Chatsky's parents died early, and he was brought up in the house of Famusov, a friend of his late father. Chatsky is not only intelligent, but also a developed person, with feeling, or as his maid Lisa recommends: Yes, sir, so to speak, he is eloquent, but painfully not cunning; But be a military man, be he a civilian, Who is so sensitive, and cheerful, and sharp, Like Alexander Andreyich Chatsky! In "Woe from Wit" all Famusov's guests slavishly copy the customs, habits and attire of French milliners and rootless visiting crooks who got rich on Russian bread. All of them speak "a mixture of French and Nizhny Novgorod" and go dumb with delight at the sight of any visiting "Frenchman from Bordeaux". Through the mouth of Chatsky, Griboyedov, with the greatest passion, exposed this unworthy servility to a stranger and contempt for his own:

So that the Lord destroyed this unclean spirit

Empty, slavish, blind imitation;

So that he would plant a spark in someone with a soul,

Who could by word and example

Hold us like a strong rein,

From pathetic nausea on the side of a stranger.

Chatsky ardently loves his homeland, but not the state of tsars, landowners and officials, but Russia of the people, with its mighty forces, cherished traditions, intelligence and hard work. This genuine love for the motherland turned into an ardent hatred for all kinds of slavery and oppression of the people - social, political, spiritual. The nobles of the Famusov circle appreciate rank and wealth in people, and Chatsky is sincere, witty, he laughs at Famusov, sharply jokes about the Moscow nobles, their life and pastime:

Are not these rich in robbery?

They found protection from court in friends, in kinship,

Magnificent building chambers,

Where they overflow in feasts and prodigality.

Yes, and who in Moscow did not clamp their mouths

Lunches, dinners and dances?

Famusov is trying to teach Chatsky:

"The name, brother, do not manage by mistake.

And most importantly - come and serve."

Chatsky despises people who are ready

Have patrons yawn at the ceiling,

Appear to be silent, to shuffle, to dine,

Substitute a chair, raise a handkerchief.

He believes that it is necessary to serve "the cause, not the persons." Chatsky defends the right of a person to freely choose his occupation: to travel, live in the countryside, "set his mind" on science or devote himself to "creative, high and beautiful arts", so Famusov declares Chatsky a dangerous person who does not recognize the authorities.

Chatsky's personal drama is his unrequited love for Sophia. Sophia, with all her good mental inclinations, nevertheless belongs entirely to the Famus world. She cannot fall in love with Chatsky, who opposes this world with all the turn of his mind and his soul. He loves seriously, seeing Sophia as a future wife. Meanwhile, Chatsky managed to drink a bitter cup to the bottom, not finding "living sympathy" in anyone, and leave, taking with him only "a million torments." Oh, tell love the end, Who will leave for three years!

A. A. Chatsky is seriously preparing for social activities. “He writes and translates nicely,” Famusov says about him and keeps talking about his high mind. He traveled, studied, read, apparently took up work, was in contact with the ministers and dispersed. It is not difficult to guess why: "I would be glad to serve - it is sickening to serve."

One of the main distinguishing properties of Chatsky is the fullness of feelings. It manifested itself both in the way he loves, and in the way he is angry and hates. In everything he shows true passion, he is always hot in soul. He is ardent, sharp, smart, eloquent, full of life, impatient. He is the embodiment of good youth, honesty, gullibility, youthful boundless faith in himself and his abilities. These qualities make him open to error and vulnerable.

Chatsky is the only visibly acting positive character in Griboedov's comedy. But it cannot be called exceptional and lonely. A thinker, a Decembrist fighter and a romantic are united in him, as they were often united in that era in real people and real life.

He has like-minded people: we learn about them thanks to off-stage characters (those who are mentioned in the play, but who are not directly involved in the action). These are, for example, professors of the Pedagogical Institute, who, according to Princess Tugoukhovskaya, "practice in splits and unbelief", these are "crazy people" inclined to learning, this is the nephew of the princess, Prince Fedor, "a chemist and botanist." Chatsky in comedy represents the young thinking generation of Russian society, its best part.

A. I. Herzen wrote about Chatsky: "The image of Chatsky, sad, restless in his irony, trembling with indignation, devoted to a dreamy ideal, appears at the last moment of the reign of Alexander I, on the eve of the uprising on St. Isaac's Square. This is a Decembrist, this is a man who completes the era of Peter the Great and tries to see, at least on the horizon, the promised land ... "Griboyedov's comedy is still fanned by the breath of life, calling people forward, into the present and future, and sweeping away everything old, obsolete.

Chatsky - the image of the "new man". A. S. Griboedov's comedy "Woe from Wit" played an outstanding role in the socio-political and moral education of several generations of Russian people. It armed them to fight against violence and arbitrariness, meanness and ignorance in the name of freedom and reason, in the name of the triumph of advanced ideas and genuine culture. We, like our fathers and grandfathers, admire the artistic perfection of Woe from Wit, the brilliance of Griboyedov's language, the strikingly vivid depiction of life and customs, and the realistic accuracy of the images.

The comedy shows the struggle between the new and the old, which flared up more and more, penetrating into different spheres of life, reflected in art and literature. Observing this struggle in life, Griboedov showed it in his comedy, and from the point of view of an advanced person of his time, close in views to the Decembrists.

In the image of Chatsky, Griboedov for the first time in Russian literature showed in full growth a “new man”, inspired by lofty ideas, raising a revolt against a reactionary society in defense of freedom, humanity, mind and culture, a man inquisitively looking for new, more perfect forms of life, a man of a new warehouse mind and soul, cultivating a new morality, developing a new view of the world and human relations.

Alexander Andreyevich Chatsky is a young man, a nobleman. Chatsky's parents died early, and he was brought up in. house of Famusov - a friend of his late father. Chatsky is smart. His speech boils with intelligence, wit. He has a heart, and besides, he is impeccably honest. In a word, this person is not only smart, but also developed, with feeling, or as the maid Lisa recommends:

Yes, sir, so to speak, a requisitioner, but painfully not cunning;

But be a military man, be a civilian,

Who is so sensitive, and cheerful, and sharp,

Like Alexander Andreevich Chatsky!

In "Woe from Wit" the entire crowd of Famusov's guests slavishly copies the customs, habits and outfits of French milliners and rootless visiting rogues who got rich on Russian bread. All of them speak "a mixture of French and Nizhny Novgorod" and go dumb with delight at the sight of any visiting "Frenchman from Bordeaux." Through the mouth of Chatsky, Griboyedov, with the greatest passion, exposed this unworthy servility to a stranger and contempt for his own:

So that the Lord destroy this unclean spirit ”Empty, slavish, blind imitation;

So that he would plant a spark in someone with a soul,

Who could by word and example

Hold us like a strong rein,

From pathetic nausea on the side of a stranger.

Chatsky passionately loved his homeland, but not the state of kings, landowners and officials. And people's Russia, with its mighty forces, cherished traditions, intelligence and vigor. This genuine love for the motherland turned into an ardent hatred for all kinds of slavery and oppression of the people - social, political, spiritual.

The nobles of the Famusov circle appreciate rank and wealth in people, and Chatsky is sincere, witty, he laughs at Famusov, sharply jokes about the Moscow nobles, their life and pastime:

Are not these rich in robbery?

They found protection from court in friends, in kinship,

Magnificent building chambers.

Where they overflow in feasts and prodigality ...

Yes, and who in Moscow did not clamp their mouths

Lunches, dinners and dances?

Famusov is trying to teach Chatsky: “Do not mismanage the estate, brother. And most importantly, go and serve.” Chatsky despises people who are ready

Have patrons yawn at the ceiling,

Appear to be silent, to shuffle, to dine,

Substitute a chair, raise a handkerchief.

He believes that it is necessary to serve "the cause, not the persons." Chatsky defends the right of a person to freely choose his occupation: travel, live in the countryside, “set his mind” on science or devote himself to “creative, high and beautiful arts”, therefore Famusov declares Chatsky a dangerous person who does not recognize authorities.

Chatsky's personal drama is his unrequited love for Sophia. Sophia, with all her good mental inclinations, nevertheless belongs entirely to the Famus world. She cannot fall in love with Chatsky, who opposes this world with all the turn of his mind and his soul. He loves seriously, seeing Sophia as a future wife. Meanwhile, Chatsky got to drink a bitter cup to the bottom, not finding "living sympathy" in anyone, and leave, taking with him only "a million torments."

"Oh, tell love the end,

Who will go away for three years!

A. A. Chatsky is seriously preparing for activity. “He writes and translates nicely,” Famusov says about him and keeps talking about his high mind. He traveled, studied, read, apparently took up work, was in relations with ministers and dispersed - it is not difficult to guess why: "I would be glad to serve - it is sickening to serve."

However, Chatsky's flight from Moscow cannot be perceived as his defeat. “Chatsky is broken by the amount of fresh strength,” this is how Goncharov defines the meaning of Chatsky.

Griboyedov's comedy is still fanned with the breath of life, calling people forward, into the present and future, and sweeping away everything old and obsolete from its path. Chatsky is a fighter for the cause, for the idea, for the truth. I. A. Goncharov wrote that "Chatsky begins a new century - and this is all his significance and all his mind."