The hero of Griboyedov's comedy "Woe from Wit" P.I.

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In the world you will rarely find a doctrine that would promote violence, lies and deceit. For the most part, world dogmas affirm the principles of humanity, peacefulness and a respectful attitude towards other people, however, real life is far from these teachings.

Despite all efforts, deceit and deceit prevail in society. This trend is typical for any social groups. However, the realization that the elite of society is also not devoid of these vices of humanity is depressing - I want to believe that there is a certain ideal of society in the world and this is not a utopia.

The Famus society could very likely serve as such an ideal model, but this is not happening. With the help of exposing Alexander Chatsky, the reader learns about the vices and negative qualities of character typical of aristocrats.

The denunciation of the aristocracy takes place on the example of the manager of a state institution in Moscow, Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov. He has neither a unique biography nor a unique character - all his qualities are typical of the aristocracy of that time.

Famusov's family life

In the story, the reader gets acquainted with an already formed, mature person both biologically and psychologically.

His exact age is not indicated in the play - at the time of the unfolding of the main events, he is a man of respectable age: “In my years, you can’t squat on me,” Famusov himself says about his age.

The family life of Pavel Afanasyevich was not cloudless - his wife died, and he remarried a certain "Madame Rosier". Famusov cannot boast of a large number of successors of his family - he has one child - daughter Sonya, born from his first wife.

Famusov is not devoid of a sense of compassion - he took his friend's son Alexander Chatsky to his upbringing after the boy was orphaned. Alexander retained pleasant impressions of his tutor, and after returning from a long trip abroad, the first thing he does is pay a visit to Pavel Afanasyevich. Frankly speaking, his respect and gratitude towards Famusov is not the only reason for the visit. Chatsky is in love with Sonya and expects to marry a girl.

Based on this situation, we can conclude that Pavel Afanasyevich was a good educator, he knew how to win over Alexander at any age, otherwise Chatsky would not have sought to pay him a visit with such zeal.

However, Famusov's meeting with Chatsky became a cause for disappointment and quarrel. Alexander begins to analyze the actions and position of his teacher and comes to extremely unsatisfactory, on his part, results.

Famusov Public Service

The reader gets acquainted with Famusov already when he is in the position of a manager "in a state-owned place", Griboedov does not specify how he got this position and what his career path was.

It is known that Famusov prefers to see relatives among his fellow employees: “With me, employees of strangers are very rare.”

Pavel Afanasyevich surrounded himself with relatives at work, he likes to please them with a promotion or another award, but he does it for a reason - the concept of disinterestedness is alien to Famusov.

Personal qualities and habits of Famusov

First of all, selfish motives stand out. He himself is a wealthy and wealthy person, therefore, when choosing his future son-in-law, he focuses on the growth prospects of both a career and a financial young man, because in Famusov's concept, the first is inseparable from the second.

Famusov himself is dependent on ranks, he believes that a person with a proper rank and many awards is already a priori worthy of respect.

“You, passionate for ranks” - Chatsky gives him such a description. In addition to the desire to achieve the rank, his son-in-law must also have sufficient financial security. At the same time, Pavel Afanasyevich is not interested in the morality and integrity of the young man.

Based on this position, Alexander Chatsky looks like an extremely unattractive candidate for the husband of Sonya Famusova. He left the military service, the civil service also does not arouse interest in him, of course, Chatsky has a family estate, but this does not inspire reliability and prospects in the eyes of Famusov: "He who is poor is not a match for you."

Dumbfounded by such a verdict, Chatsky still does not lose hope of reuniting with his beloved, but the further development of the conflict makes Chatsky abandon this idea.

Famusov highly appreciates the achievements of the period of the reign of Catherine II, and considers Maxim Maksimych to be the ideal person, who, thanks to his subservience and ability to please, reached heights in his career and was held in high esteem:

At the courthouse he happened to step in;
He fell, so much so that he almost hit the back of his head;
Were you to laugh; how is he?
Suddenly fell in a row - on purpose,
And the laughter is louder, it is the same for the third time.
A? what do you think? in our opinion - smart.

Guided by old principles, Famusov evaluates a person by his condition, and the ability to get what he needs, even through humiliation, becomes an object of admiration.

Famusov is dismissive of the people who serve him, he experiences a certain amount of relief, scolding and shouting at his serfs. Phrases like "Donkeys! a hundred times to repeat to you? and “You, Filka, you are a straight block” is a common occurrence in his vocabulary.

By the way, constant discontent is characteristic of Pavel Afanasyevich. He is dissatisfied with the servants, dissatisfied with the new time, modern youth, science and cultural figures.

The conflict between Chatsky and Famusov

The images of Chatsky and Famusov denounce the "current century" and "the past century." Famusov adheres to a conservative look and believes that it is necessary to adhere to the orders of the past, because the ancestors were wiser than their contemporaries. Famusov spends everything in comparison "it was" and "became".

It is difficult for him to realize that the time of his ancestors has passed and the requirements of society have changed:

At fifteen, teachers will be taught!
What about our old people? - How will enthusiasm take them,
They will judge about deeds, that the word is a sentence, -
After all, pillars are everything, they don’t blow anyone’s mustache;
And sometimes they talk about the government like that,
What if someone overheard them...

In addition to such a division, the images of Famusov and Chatsky distinguish between the world of carnal pleasures and the spiritual world. Famusov and people like him are guided in life by the basic needs of the body, not caring about their spiritual and moral development. They embody a person as a representative of the animal world.

Chatsky, on the other hand, personifies the development of the spiritual and mental abilities of a person. He sincerely believes in the power of education and realizes the true meaning of science and culture.

Famusov, on the other hand, rejects the positive influence of science and education, and the kind of activity associated with science or art seems to Pavel Afanasyevich shameful and unacceptable for an aristocrat.

Thus, Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov is endowed with unattractive character traits, he is a greedy and greedy person, for him a significant indicator of the significance of a person is his wealth and rank. He is an uneducated and therefore limited person, it is difficult for him to appreciate the significance of intangible values.

The representative of the old nobility, Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov, becomes the character in whose house all the events of the comedy develop.

The image and characterization of Famusov in the comedy "Woe from Wit" help to present and understand the ideology of the society of that time, the essence of the conflict of generations.

Description of the appearance and character of Famusov

Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov is a widower raising his daughter Sophia. The master is proud of his widowhood. A rich man did not begin to tie himself up with new bonds of marriage, because his mother was windy. Freedom is compared to power. Famusov, "his own master", does not want to depend on women's whims. This position does not make him a person who shuns the opposite half. The nobleman flirts with the maid. Words are heard from the speech that help to imagine how the owner of the house behaves when no one sees him:

• cuddles;
• flirting;
• indulges;
• changes facial expressions.

The rich man is aged, but he looks cheerful and fresh: he shows off his strong physique. Behavioral features also speak about his health:

• fussy;
• quick;
• restless.

The stage where the planning of events takes place is interesting. Pavel Afanasyevich strives not to lose all the necessary events in his memory: christenings, balls, commemorations, put them on the calendar. Such an attitude is characteristic of a real nobility. Characterizes the comedy hero as a dual quality. On the one hand, the property is positive. The owner of the estate does not want to offend anyone by missing an important event. On the other hand, it's negative. It's ridiculous to hear how a visit to the birth of someone who has not yet been born is planned. The speech is confusing. It is blasphemous to arrange christenings and commemorations side by side, without even thinking about the significance of human life. On the other hand, this behavior is very real. Famusov is not a fictional character, but the personification of the majority.

Positive features

Reality is confirmed by a number of negative and positive personality traits.

Good nature. Positively characterizes Pavel Afanasyevich's attitude towards Chatsky. After the death of Chatsky's father, Famusov took him to his house and began to raise him as a son. This could only be done by a kind and caring father of the family, a true friend. This is how he is presented in relation to his daughter and childhood friend. Good feelings are also visible in relation to some courtiers, to Secretary Molchalin.

Hospitality. Many scenes confirm this quality of Famusov: the arrival of Chatsky, the ball, the arrival of Skalozub. It should only be understood that hospitality in the house is only for the rich. There is no place for the poor and the ignorant.

Love for the past. All old people cherish past events in their memory. The owner of the house protects the past, is afraid of criticism. Everything that has passed is his fate. Preserving the past is the task of his generation.

Negative personality traits

Obesity. The nobleman, the owner of the house, behaves like a bourgeois. Uselessly angry and often in the mood when he is dissatisfied with everything. He hurries, grumbles and scolds the courtiers. It's amazing that a man himself knows about this property. But it only gives him a lot of pleasure. It seems that swearing is his usual state.

Coarseness. In dealing with those who serve him, the owner of the house does not hesitate in expressions. Such rudeness was inherent in all the nobles of the conservative part of society. Rudeness and power in this case are synonymous. For Famusov, servants are donkeys, blockheads, lazy grouse. Rudeness disappears when Famusov is surrounded by people of his circle or higher status. There is balance and modesty here.

Loud intonations. The loudness of the owner scares the tenants. He is heard everywhere. The voice is compared to trumpets. The master does not try to speak quietly. His position: I am the owner and have the right to shout.

Madness. A father can do such things that they call him crazy. Famusov is a true representative of the ruling part. Choosing expressions, changing behaviors is not in his rules.

Flattery. Pavel Afanasyevich flatters and is ready to please those from whom benefit is possible. Several scenes of his conversation with Colonel Skalozub provide a clear example of this behavior: he changes in posture, speech and manner of speaking.

False business. At the time of Famusov, this quality was called differently - a businessman. Any means is good to achieve your goals. He will do everything that will help him achieve the desired rank and reward.

Patterns of life and ideological principles

Famusov serves as a manager in a state-owned state institution, like most Moscow nobles. Arranges for the service of relatives, near and far. Gives them awards, promotes them up the career ladder. Family ties are above all for him. “He is happy” in front of his relatives, realizing that the status of the entire family depends on him. Wealth and title explain the desire of Pavel Afanasyevich to find a rich husband for his daughter. It is desirable that the groom be noble, have awards and strive for promotion.

Famusov is a member of a club that is considered prestigious for the elite of the Moscow nobility. The English club allowed itself to be presented as politically educated and advanced.

The master is worried when events occur that can change attitudes towards him. Afraid of gossip, human rumor and gossip.

Speech features of the hero

Pavel Afanasyevich speaks pure Russian, confirming that he is a true nobleman. There are many colloquial phrases and expressions in his speech:

• "no urine";
• "kill";
• "vegetated";
• "accidentally";
• "beat the buckets."

The original speech of the nobleman allows us to believe that Pavel Afanasyevich loves and honors the traditions of his country, the Russian people. Famusov's speech cannot be called poor. The nobleman speaks clearly, competently expressing his thoughts. There are no scientific terms in the vocabulary. So, the master is still limited in education. It is understandable, therefore, his attitude to learning. He did not need to study, others do not need it either. Learning is a disease comparable to a plague that strikes quickly and irrevocably. Books are evil, which is better to destroy, burn, so that there is no trace left. But the father understands that scholarship has taken its place in society, so the daughter, as expected, has teachers. Knows Famusov and foreign words, but uses them very rarely.

Molchalin Alexey Stepanych- Famusov's secretary, who lives in his house, as well as Sophia's admirer, who despises her in his soul. M. translated 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", as he has assimilated his views and lives by his principles. M. strictly follows the covenant 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. sets out his life principles - "moderation and accuracy." They are that "at my age one should not dare to have one's own judgment." According to M., you need 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 love stories with Sophia all night long, listen to the silence and trills of nightingales. Sophia does not like M., but he cannot refuse to please the daughter of his boss.

Skalozub Sergey Sergeyevich- in his image, the “ideal” Moscow groom is bred - rude, uneducated, not too smart, but rich and pleased with himself. Famusov reads S. as her daughter's husband, but she considers him "not the hero of her novel." At the time of his first visit to Famusov's house, S. talks about himself. He participated in the war of 1812, but he received the order "on the neck" not for military exploits, but on the occasion of military celebrations. S. "aims at the generals." The hero despises bookish wisdom. He speaks derogatoryly of his cousin who reads books in the countryside. S. tries to embellish himself externally and internally. He dresses in army fashion, "tightening" with straps so that his chest is a wheel. Having understood nothing in Chatsky's accusatory monologues, he, nevertheless, joins his opinion, saying all sorts of nonsense and nonsense.

Sofia Pavlovna Famusova- Famusov's 17-year-old daughter. 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. has changed a lot, as her love has changed. The formation of S. was influenced, on the one hand, by Moscow habits and customs, 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. S. chooses Molchalin for the role of a Platonic admirer. In his house, S. does not have the opportunity to develop mentally. The only thing she can do is to imagine herself as the heroine of the novel and act according to this role. Either she invents a dream in the spirit of Zhukovsky’s ballads, or she pretends to faint, etc. But the “Moscow” upbringing also makes itself felt. During the ball, it is she who spreads the rumor about Chatsky's madness. The romantic behavior of the heroine turned out to be just a mask, her true essence is this nature of a Moscow young lady. At the end 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 my aunt, to the wilderness, to Saratov" .

Famusov Pavel Afanasyevich- Moscow gentleman, "manager in a government house." Sophia's father, 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 customs, unchanged from century to century. Here, according to the father, "and honor to the son"; here who has "two thousand family souls, He and the bridegroom." Moscow ladies can be sent to "command in the Senate", so they are "informed" about everything; Moscow daughters “simply cling to the military”, allegedly “because they are patriots”; Moscow old men, called to solve serious cases, "argue, make some noise ... and disperse." In the "famus" society, everything is based on connections: "well, how not to please your dear little man." This model of life seems ideal to 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 hits on the maid Lisa. F. is afraid of all new trends. During a conversation with Chatsky, he plugs his ears so as not to hear bold speeches. F.'s main enemy is learning, as it introduces changes into the calm Moscow life. The hero's dream is "to take all the books and burn them." Like a typical Moscow gentleman, F. is deceived by everyone who is not lazy. And daughter Sophia, and secretary Molchalin, and maid Lisa. The last appearance of the hero on stage is timed to coincide with the final meeting of Sofia and Molchalin. Seeing young people together, F. is horrified. He accuses the “dissolute” of his daughter of the “new” Moscow, which is infected with free ideas and the “spirit of the Kuznetsk bridge” (that is, Paris). At first, F. threatens to publicize this shameful incident (“I will give it to the Senate, the Ministers, the Sovereign”), but then he recalls that his daughter will be gossiped 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 gentleman Representative of the present century. Progressive person, well educated, with broad free views; true patriot. After a 3-year absence, Ch. again comes to Moscow and immediately appears in 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. Staying in Famusov's house, the hero is forced to fight with many representatives of the "Famus" society (Famusov, Molchalin, guests at the ball). His passionate accusatory monologues are directed against the order of the age of "submission and fear", when "he was famous for whose neck bent more often." When Famusov offers Molchalin as an example of a worthy person, Ch. utters the famous monologue “Who are the judges?” In it, he denounces the moral patterns of the "past century", mired in hypocrisy, moral slavery, etc. Ch. considers many areas in the life of the country: public service, serfdom, education of a citizen, education, patriotism. Everywhere the hero sees the prosperity of the principles of the "past century". Realizing this, Ch. experiences moral suffering, experiences "woe from the mind." But to no lesser extent, the hero also experiences "woe from love." Ch. finds out 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 "pathetic creature." He exclaims: "Silents rule the world!" Very upset, Ch. goes to a ball in the Famusov's house, where the flower of Moscow society has gathered. All these people are a burden to Ch. Yes, and they can not stand the "stranger". Sophia, offended by Molchalin, spreads a rumor about the hero's madness. The whole society gladly picks it up, putting forward the hero's free-thinking as the main charge against Ch. At the ball, Ch. utters a monologue about the "Frenchman from Bordeaux", in which he exposes the slavish admiration for everything foreign and the contempt of Russian traditions. In the finale of the comedy, Ch. reveals the true face of Sophia. He is disappointed in her just like in the rest of the "famus" society. The hero has no choice but to leave Moscow.

His surname was derived from the word "fama", which in Latin means "rumor"; it was pointed out that by this Griboyedov wanted to emphasize that Famusov was afraid of rumors, public opinion. They produce the surname "Famusov" and from the Latin word "famosus" - famous, famous. ( This material will help to correctly write on the topic The image and character of Famusov in the comedy Woe from Wit. The summary does not make it clear the whole meaning of the work, so this material will be useful for a deep understanding of the work of writers and poets, as well as their novels, short stories, stories, plays, poems.) Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov is a wealthy landowner and a major official. He is a well-known person in the circle of the Moscow nobility. This is also emphasized by his surname Famusov - a well-born nobleman: he is related to the nobleman Maxim Petrovich, he is closely acquainted with the chamberlain Kuzma Petrovich and titled nobles who visit his house.

Famusov is a realistically created image. He is revealed comprehensively - both as a landowner, and as an official, and as a father.

According to his views, he is an "Old Believer", an ardent defender of the rights of the feudal nobility, an opponent of novelty in all areas of political and public life. Famusov is a fan of noble Moscow, its customs, the way of life of the Moscow nobility. At home, he is a hospitable, hospitable host, a witty and resourceful storyteller, a loving father, an imperious gentleman. In the service, he is a strict boss, the patron of his relatives. He is not devoid of a practical, worldly mind, good nature, but at the same time grumbling, quick-tempered, flattering in front of those in whom he is interested or afraid of.

The features of his nature are expressed with remarkable completeness in his language. His speech is typical of a Moscow gentleman.

The composition of Famusov's dictionary is very diverse. In his speech, there are folk words and expressions: potion, by chance, poditka, otkudova, against the next week, colonels for a long time, beat their thumbs, blow nobody’s mustache, etc. There are also foreign words: symphony, quarter, kurtag, carbonary. But it is characteristic that in the language of Famusov, who is fluent in speech, there are no words expressing complex emotional experiences, scientific concepts - this indicates his low cultural level. Famusov speaks worldly language. That is why his syntax contains a lot of colloquial expressions and common people's turns of speech: “Well, you threw the thing away!”, “Just jumped out of bed!” With his speech, her vocabulary and syntax, Famusov, as it were, wants to emphasize that he is a Russian gentleman who does not shy away from common speech. This somewhat distinguishes him from other representatives of his society.

But Famusov's nature is more clearly manifested in intonations in those shades that his speech acquires depending on who he is talking to.

Chiefly arrogant with a petty official Molchalin, to whom he always refers to "you", Famusov keeps with Chatsky, as with a person of his circle. Flatteringly, ingratiatingly, Famusov speaks to the influential Skalozub: “Sergei Sergeyich, dear!”, “I beg you humbly”, “allow me”, “have mercy”; in a conversation with him, he adds a particle to the words - with: “to us here, sir”, “here, Chatsky, my friend, Andrei Ilyich, the late son”, etc.

He is rude to the servants, shouting at them: “Donkeys! a hundred times to repeat to you?

The image of Famusov the father is clearly revealed in his treatment of Sophia. He scolds her, "and caresses, and reproaches, and takes care of her. He addresses her in different ways: Sofya, Sofyushka, Sofya Pavlovna, my friend, daughter, madam.

Thus, with his speech style, Griboyedov makes even more vivid the truthful image of Famusov, this typical representative of the Moscow nobility of the early 19th century.

A.S. Griboyedov’s comedy “Woe from Wit” can boast of its unique images. One of the central images of the work is the image of Famusov.

Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov, an aged man, buried his wife, the mother of his daughter, Sophia, whom he brings up with the help of governesses, but loves endlessly. He lives in Moscow and, despite his age, Pavel is quite energetic, serves as a manager at a state enterprise, where he arranged for almost all of his relatives to work. He regularly gives them awards, ranks, almost the entire enterprise is occupied exclusively by Famusov's relatives.

Pavel Afanasyevich took Chatsky to his upbringing when his parents died. It is important for him what they say about him, he is dependent on the opinions of others, he likes to spread rumors. Famusov is hypocritical, often fussy, witty and resourceful, likes to flatter people, evaluates people by their rank (honoring rank). He does not notice anything around, likes to put himself above everyone else, always defends his point of view, because of which he talks a lot, often interrupts everyone, often gets angry, loves to swear with or without his servants. The author also notes the loud voice of Paul.

Famusov considers education an unnecessary waste of time. He also considers himself hospitable and attaches importance to visits. It can often be seen at all important events in the city, at balls, christenings and so on. Pavel Afanasyevich believes that Chatsky cannot marry his daughter Sofya, because he has no money, and his father demanded an exceptionally rich groom, despite his non-poor financial situation, he was not averse to intermarry with the young Colonel Skalozub. Plus, according to Famusov, Chatsky could only expect trouble and disruption of order. Pavel and Chatsky were opposites of each other, during a dispute, each defends his point of view, they do not hear each other.

In the person of Famusov, Griboedov expresses a typical Russian nobleman, and in the person of his retinue and friends, he expresses a typical Russian society. Everyone is having fun, but under this lies selfish goals: to find a profitable party, make new acquaintances, find patronage. All the guests of Famusov and himself are united by the search for personal gain, hypocrisy. In such a society, sincerity is considered bad form or madness, where everyone tries to make a good impression on each other, forgetting about their inner world.

Essay about Famusov

From the work “Woe from Wit” we learn about the situation that prevailed in Russia at that time, describing in detail people, and their thoughts and experiences.

The author introduces us to many colorful characters that draw the reader into the story. From the generation of the old, we get acquainted with Famusov, a man of advanced years, who has his own position in society, and cherishes him very much. He is a person who always thinks about what others think of him, a person who is a conservative who rejects everything new and innovative. Being a conservative by nature, this man tries to reject science and education, blaming his daughter for reading, supposedly it corrupts the girl’s young mind, but in the work we see that Famusov is by no means a saint, because he often flirts with his maid Lisa.

From all of the above, we see that Famusov is a person, closed in his cocoon of stability, not wanting anything new, and even being afraid of the new, because he worries that this is new, he can take away his old life, to which he is so used and does not want lose. In part, Famusov can be understood, he is a person of a different generation, and everything that is normal for the new generation is savagery and complete tactlessness for him. So it was and always will be, so to condemn him for this would be very stupid. Griboyedov shows us this image to show that struggle between the old and the new and innovative. It is the unwillingness of the old world to fade into the background, due to its unwillingness to lose power.

It is also clear through Famusov that the author made him the personification of conservatism, unwilling to let anything new into this world that could lead to changes, since Famusov himself is afraid of changes, fearing to lose his old life, which he loved so much and to which he is so accustomed.

In the nineteenth century, many events took place in Russia, which we can learn about from the works of Russian classics. Many of them described various events that in one way or another influenced the state of our homeland, and definitely influenced the people of that time.

Many works by such an author as Griboyedov can be called works that provoke people to change, and possibly to resist. Therefore, his works were often subjected to censorship, and often his works were not allowed to be published. One of these works was his provocative comedy "Woe from Wit".

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Comedy A.S. Griboyedov's "Woe from Wit" raises many acute social issues that have become aggravated after the foreign campaigns of the Russian army. All the characters in this work personify representatives of Russian society of that period. To a greater extent, the author focuses on the nobles and high-ranking personalities. All, with the exception of Chatsky, act as negative characters. Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov stands apart among them. What is the image of this character?

Famusov is a landowner, the leader of the so-called “Famus Society”, which is distinguished by conservative views on life. Pavel Afanasyevich is a rather elderly man, as evidenced by his protruding gray hair. Despite his venerable age, he is very active and cheerful. Famusov occupies a high position in society, working as a manager in a state-owned house. Almost all of his work colleagues are relatives who got their jobs thanks to nepotism. Famusov was married, but his wife died. From the marriage, the widower had a daughter, Sophia, whom he brings up on his own, trying to instill in her his own rules.

Pavel Afanasyevich's attitude to life expresses the opinion of all noble circles of that time. Famusov despises education and enlightenment, because it can harm his well-being. He strongly disapproves of the education of his daughter, who is studying science and art with the help of professional teachers from European countries. Famusov himself is an uneducated person who prefers to lead a luxurious lifestyle.

Despite the large number of work responsibilities, he devotes a lot of time to entertainment, especially going to restaurants. In the house of Pavel Afanasyevich, you can almost always meet guests. Famusov is preparing thoroughly for their arrival. He values ​​​​his reputation and tries to impress people he knows, fearing condemnation or criticism from society. Nevertheless, his attitude to the interlocutor depends on the official position of the person. Thanks to his ability to flatter, this character quickly climbed the career ladder.

In the image of Famusov, Griboyedov wanted to demonstrate all the vices and shortcomings of the conservative society of the nobility. Pavel Afanasyevich personifies the negative qualities of the human soul, which is manifested in his attitude to various issues and his approach to solving problems. The author calls on people like Famusov to change and become representatives of the advanced stratum of the then nobility, which was in the minority and could not radically change outdated values.

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Griboyedov's work "Woe from Wit" shows the main problems in the society of the 19th century and the problem that remains eternal, the conflict of generations. The author divides the two generations into "the past century" and "the present century". Each century has its own representative, which reflects the essence of that time.

One of the main characters, Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov, belongs to the past century. He occupies a place of honor in Moscow, a nobleman. Famusov manager in the government house. Famusov is not alone, he has a family consisting only of his daughter. Daughter Sofia at the age of seventeen. Famusov brings her up alone, no wife, she died.

Famusov has a negative attitude towards any changes in life. They are driven by fear and the unknown. Will it be good after the changes, or was it worth not touching anything and leaving it in its place? It is these thoughts of Famusov that the author conveys to us.

From the first lines of the work, the image of the protagonist is clearly visible. Do not forget that Famusov is presented as a whole generation belonging to the past century.

Changes in life are not the only thing that Pavel Afanasyevich denies. He is also against education. He considers it evil. He calls his daughter dissolute when he sees Sophia with Molchalin. He justifies this licentiousness by the fact that Sophia reads a lot of books. It is from them that all the harm and all the troubles. Famusov himself behaves like a monk and considers himself an example for his daughter. Although everyone who is not blind sees the opposite, Famusov does not lead his life as a monk. Shortly before talking with his daughter, Pavel Afanasyevich flirted with the maid Lisa.

Famusov is very dependent. Namely, we are dependent on public opinion, it is important for him what they think about him and what they say. He worries that he will be talked badly about in society. Pavel Afanasyevich always thinks what impression he will make on others. It's true what they say "don't judge a book by its cover". But Famusov does everything exactly the opposite. Appearance is important to him, and not those qualities and virtues that are inside a person and actually what he consists of.

Someone is ashamed to curry favor and humiliate himself in front of people, but Famusov thinks completely differently. He considers it normal. In the first place in his life is the rank and condition.

Character traits are clearly visible in communication with other people. In communication with everyone, he is looking only for profit. People who cannot give Famusov anything are completely useless individuals.

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