"Woe from Wit" - the immortal comedy of A. S.Griboedov. In it, he truthfully and mercilessly portrayed a "picture of the morals" of the modern aristocratic society. According to the author, in his work "25 fools for one sensible person." And one of them in the play is Alexey Stepanovich Molchalin. The characterization of this character will be devoted to our article.
Molchalin in "Woe from Wit" - a typical representativeFamusov society. The role that the author assigns to him in the comedy is of extreme importance. He, along with the main character, is a participant in both love and social-ideological confrontation between characters. Alexey Stepanovich is not only a worthy successor to Famusov in business, but also a successful opponent of Chatsky in love. It was him who, for some unknown reason, was chosen by Sophia. The personal relationships of the heroes in the “Woe from Wit” are important, but more interesting for studying is the attitude of Molchalin to the service. After all, it is in this activity that the character of Alexei Stepanovich is most clearly manifested.
Alexey Stepanovich holds a small position.He is the secretary and confidant of Famusov. Molchalin can not boast of a noble birth, but with all his might seeks to break out "into people." For this, he chose an unmistakable tactic: "to please everyone ... without exception." Alexey Stepanovich makes no distinction between the master and his servant. With all he is perfectly courteous and polite. In respect of higher persons, the loyalty of Mochalin has no boundaries. He curses favor with Famusov, seeks to oblige Khlestova. Alexey Stepanovich - mediocrity, shameless hypocrite and sycophant. But none of the Famus guard does not notice this. The image of Molchalin is a portrait of a man who, with the help of simple techniques and tricks, makes his way into high society.
If most of the famusovsky representativesGuard (Famusov, Khlestova) - the older generation, the Molchalin - almost the same age as Chatsky. However, these representatives of one generation are, in fact, completely different people. Their behavior in society, moral principles, ideals of life are opposed. This is evidenced by the attitude of Molchalin to the service. By his own admission of the hero, he has only two talents - "moderation and accuracy". He does not hide his own mediocrity, on the contrary, he is proud of it.
Behavior and worldview of Alexey Stepanovichstrictly regulated by the position held. Since she is still very minor, he has to be helpful and modest. Molchalin cannot do without powerful patrons and depends entirely on them. The independence of Chatsky seems to Alexei Stepanovich an obvious folly.
Unburdened by special abilities, AlexeyStepanovich very organically fits into a conservative famusovsky society. Despite the huge difference in social status and age, he has much in common with the famous Moscow "ace". The attitude of Molchalin to the service is absolutely "famusovskoe." He admits that he dreams of "taking awards, and having fun." In his arsenal there are already "three awards" and each of them is a small step on the way to a brilliant career. Like Famusov, Alexey Stepanovich reveres public opinion. Some quotes of Molchalin: "Ah! Evil tongues are worse than a pistol" and "In my summer they should not dare
Alexey Stepanovich skillfully pretending to be in lovein the main character of the play. And here is his desire to "please all people without exception." Intelligent and selfless, Sophia does not notice the deception. She extols his shyness, reverence and shyness. Even the absence in him of "this mind ... which is fast, brilliant ..." seems to her a positive quality. Describing Chatsky his beloved, the girl does not notice how, according to I.A. Goncharov, "the portrait goes out." Sofia has her grief from the mind. Molchalin becomes for her the hero of a love affair, in which she plays the role of a kind patroness.
However, Alexey Stepanovich is completely different.addiction. Lively and cheerful Lisa likes him much more. In addition, he is not so stupid and believes that Sofia "once loved Chatsky / will love me like him." But Liza, he is ready to give a toilet intricate work and believes that this is enough to win the love. Molchalin’s sober cynicism seems especially disgusting against the background of the sincere feelings that he has towards Sophia Chatsky.
The loss of love of the protagonist does not mean forAlexei Stepanovich complete defeat. Despite the fact that he made a serious mistake, he managed to avoid the anger of Famusov. All his indignation "noble" father of the family threw out on the humiliated and offended Sophia and innocent Chatsky. The main character is put out of the door, accusing him of alleged debauchery. Sophia is threatened to be sent to the village for unworthy behavior. Only Alexey Stepanovich is removed unnoticed. Regarding the fate of this hero does not give a definite answer comedy "Woe from Wit." Molchalin is likely to be able to pretend to be a victim of the circumstances. Stop his career is impossible. Chatsky was absolutely right when he predicted that Alexey Stepanovich "would reach the degrees of the known." The final scene of the comedy once again confirmed the sad truth that AS Griboedov is trying to convey to his readers: “Silence is blissful in the world,” while the sincere and intelligent Chatsky become social outcasts.
The image of the "wordless" person, graduallymaking his way up the career ladder, did not leave anyone indifferent. In the middle of the 19th century, Belinsky wrote that Molchalin is a person who "fawns without profit" according to a single "dictate of the soul". N. V. Gogol found that the "face" of Alexei Stepanovich was "aptly seized." This is an image of a low and silent personality that is quietly making its way into people. Saltykov-Shchedrin attitude Molchalin to the service inspired to create a series of essays called "Among the moderate and neat." I.A. Goncharov in the etude "The Milion of Torments" noted that in his time (1871), the silent-mindedness of worship becomes archaism and "hides ... in darkness." However, the comparison of different people with the wordless and helpful character "Grief from the mind" is still actively used in journalism.
Quotes Molchalin - a reflection of his lifepositions. The desire to come in handy and gain confidence in the right person who: "Feeds and feeds," or maybe "will give a rite ..." is relevant at all times. Alexey Stepanovich is a typical opportunist, unburdened by a creative and creative beginning, but in abundantly endowed with practical wisdom and an everyday mind. Fight him completely impossible. In any situation, this person will be able to be afloat. How long will silent mediocrity be valued in service, and a bright, lively and independent mind will be subjected to unfair persecutions? Such a question is raised by A.S. Griboedov in the satirical comedy "Woe from Wit." Silent people occupy leading positions, penetrate into all spheres of life, are introduced into any society and by their very existence hinder its development. However, the answer to this question to this day has not been found. Perhaps over time, this situation will change.
