The image of Gerasim and Mumu. Life dramas of the main characters of the story of I. Turgenev

The classic is immortal, which is why we want to consider in detail the images of the main characters of Turgenev - Gerasim and Mumu.

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In the work of the Russian writer I. S. Turgenev, the story “Mumu” \u200b\u200bwas very popular. The work was written for several months. The manuscript received the first calling in the circle of acquaintances of the author. Work on the story was carried out by Turgenev in places of imprisonment. In this regard, when trying to print the text in the journal, there were many difficulties. Officials are concerned with concerns to the orientation of the work against serfdom.

The story of the story begins from a calmly measured life in a remote village and is transferred to the stormy events of the Moscow fuss. The author compares opposite lives. Shows the pernicious influence of power on ordinary people. Distinguishes the value of real human qualities.

Gerasima image: Life dramas of the main characters

Turgenev grew up in a noble family. Since childhood, he watched an unfair and cruel attitude towards serfs. That is why in his stories the author opposes serfdom. The story is based on the real events taking place in the Moscow life of the writer's mother.

Unlike real history, the author chooses the tragic completion of his story. In the main character, Turgenev embodies the image of the Russian people during the serfdom. Reveals the complexity of the relationship between the top of society and serfs. Despite the tragedy of the story, the author tries to convey the strength of the spirit of the Russian people to the reader. The writer's story is of important historical significance for Russian culture.

As a central image of the work before the reader appears serf Gerasim. In his image, the author combines the best aspects of the nature of ordinary people.

The tragedy of the character is emphasized by his disabilities in the perception of the world. He has been deaf -mute since childhood. His life is filled with loneliness and detachment. The meaning of its existence lies in heavy agricultural work.
Its capabilities are inexhaustible. Gerasim with great zeal relates to work, which causes respect among others.
The author forms the power of Gerasim's spirit with the help of an external description of the hero. A man has a high growth and strong physique: "... a man of twelve heights of growth, folded by a hero ...".
Gerasim’s beard and hair give him gloom and majesty. Despite the lifeless expression, the peasant causes concerns among others with his impressive size. The author compares the physical capabilities of Gerasim with the force of four people. The life of a folk worker compares with the germination of a mighty tree on fertile land.

At a certain point, Gerasim's life changes. He leaves his village and goes to the city to the service of the Moscow Baryn. In her house, Gerasim takes the duties of a janitor and copes with his work perfectly. Compared to work in a tree, his new functions seemed too easy for him: “... Gerasim’s classes in his new position seemed to him a joke after difficult peasant works; At half an hour, everything was ready for him ... "

At first, the peasant overcomes longing, but gradually he gets used to city life. Gerasim does not find the use of his unbridled energy. The lady greatly appreciates his new employee, treats him with respect. She feels great power and protection in this person. By serving the lady, Gerasim suppresses his true desires and opportunities. Life at the court is imprisonment for the janitor. Turgenev extols Gerasim's position over the servants, calling the serf «giant ”, and the servant“ people ”. The janitor was above the rest, because he had the qualities of a worthy person.

Among the employees of the Baryni, Gerasim identifies Tatyana's laundry. Despite the timidity and silence of the girl, the janitor falls in love with the girl and takes patronage over her. He begins to take care of her and give gifts: “... he goes to meet her, smiles, mumbles, waves his hands, the tape suddenly pulls out because of the sinus and puts the dust in front of her ...”.
Gerasim is jealous of Tatyana To others and noticing Capiton's courtship, he immediately puts him in his place. The sympathy of the man acquires a serious character, and he intends to marry the girl. Gerasima’s courtship does not remain unconstered by the servants.
The janitor orders himself a festive caftan in order to ask Tatyana's hands in elegant form from the lady. While Gerasim is hesitating, events are acquiring a new turn.

Tatyana appears before the reader in the image of a young hardworking woman. Compared to Gerasim, the laundress was small in stature and thin physique. Therefore, the huge figure of the janitor initially scared the girl. But soon she became the only one among the servants who treated Gerasim with goodwill.

In addition to hard work, the laundress did not see anything good in life. She lacked affection and attention. The girl experienced complete indifference to her fate, it was more important for her to please others.
Tatyana indulged in every possible way and did not dare to argue in anything. Therefore, when it came to marry, she did not dare to stand up and measured with her fate.
Saying goodbye to Gerasim, the girl regrets her hard fate.
The lady's plans are cut against the desires of Gerasim. She decides to give the laundress behind the Kapiton shower, in the hope that marriage will positively affect his constant drunkenness. Making such a decision, the lady does not suspect the feelings of the janitor to Tatyana.
The butler Gavrila finds the way out of this situation. Realizing concerns about Gerasim's harsh reaction, the butler enters into a conspiracy with Tatyana. Knowing the negative attitude of the peasant to drunk people, the laundress appears in front of the janitor into a drunk form. Gerasim is disappointed and does not interfere with the future fate of Tatyana.
The farewell scene of the laundress and janitor is filled with mental warmth and understanding. Gerasim does not hold evil to the girl and gives her a scarf acquired for Tatyana with love before parting. In the life of a peasant, this was the first and last manifestation of feelings for a woman.

In the image of a lady, the author is trying to display the general image of the landowners of that time. Their soulless attitude to ordinary people. Endowed with some power, they mercilessly ruled other people's destinies. The image of the lady in the story echoes the image of Turgenev’s mother. Varvara Petrovna had a tough disposition and was unfair to her subordinates. The limitless influence of the lady on their servants is compared with the real relationship of the mother with their children. She has no idea about the feelings of other people, because no one dares to argue with her.

Excessive patronage of others acquires obsessive fanaticism in the story. Events slipping from the control of the lady, as if making it vulnerable. Interviewing in the personal life of others, a woman tries to make up for her inner void. It is important for her to feel her significance. With her power, the lady could not affect the relationship between Gerasim and Mumu. Therefore, this situation caused her an unhealthy zealous attitude.

It was vital for the Baryn to get over any situation. She did not think about the price of her whims and actions. On the example of an act with an animal, Turgenev shows the attitude of the lady to people. For the sake of achieving her goals, she is ready for any cunning and meanness. After death, Mumu Baryn is unable to admit his guilt and shifts all responsibility to his subordinates. In her face, Turgenev ridicules the human vices of the landowners.

Disgust and language of gestures Gerasim It is compared by the author with the relationship between animals and people. Gerasim, as an animal, is unable to pronounce his wishes, forced to obey the teams and gestures of others. The servants at the court perceived the janitor as a wild, not quite tamed beast and experienced genuine fear in front of him.
Silence of Gerasim Makes the servants think of his intentions and actions. The janitor quickly realized the essence of everyone. It was enough to look at the janitor at the person to understand the events without words.
That is why, when Casteliang for no reason offended Tatyana, Gerasim reacted very quickly. He did not hear the words of their conversation, did not know how to read his lips, but he was able to feel the injustice of the situation. Gerasim's human flair does not fail him in the case of a conspiracy.
Tatyana’s betrayal is experienced by him as a heavy drama. Her act paralyzes the inner power of the janitor. He digests the events alone with himself.

The image of Mumu, as the central in the life of Gerasim

Having survived the disappointment in love, Gerasim Switchs his attention and concern to another character.

He saves a little puppy from death, and decides to take him home.
Heating and opening the animal, the janitor sees in front of him a small defenseless animal with smart eyes. Because of his dumbness, Gerasim gives the animal an unusual nickname- Mu Mu.
He helps the dog get stronger, paying her maximum attention: "... No mother is so caring for her child as Gerasim looked after for his pet ...". The janitor gives the animal all his unspent love and affection.
In gratitude, Mumu is very attached to Gerasim and constantly shows devotion to the owner. The dog always accompanies the janitor, they become inseparable friends. At night, it perfectly performs the functions of the watchman.
Mumu was a smart animal, never barking for no reason and was not a danger to people. The dog happily accepted the affection of others, but among all he highlighted one Gerasim.

The appearance of an animal in the life of a janitor is very important. He has a new meaning in life. He, as if to endure his unrequited love for Tatyana, to this small defenseless animal. In Gerasim, emotions alien to him awaken.

Mumu gives a joyful mood and, perhaps, for the first time causes laughter from the owner. Over time, the janitor even slips a jealous reaction to the affection of others to Mumu. The animal fills the mental emptiness of Gerasim. With his presence gives him strength and energy.

The lady will learn about the emergence of a new interest in one of his servants. Covered by interest, she is trying to establish contact with the animal. Without causing the dog, the hostess comes into a state of irritation and makes a ruthless decision. The lady gives an order to the butler about the immediate elimination of the animal from her house.
The first attempt to get rid of the dog ends in failure. This is even more angry with the lady, and she orders the servants in any way to eliminate Mumu. Gerasim is forced to fulfill the will of the hostess himself. Inside it is a struggle with himself.
Fearing an unpredictable and worst fate for a dog, Gerasim decides to drown his pet. He goes to the tavern with the dog to feed it. Thus, he is trying to at least at least atone for his guilt in front of the animal.
A detailed description by the author of a farewell dinner is comparable to the parting of two loving hearts. Gerasima's dumbness for the first time in his life helps him. Mumu's stamping passes silently and soundless for him.

The act of the janitor does not cause understanding or sympathy among others. The loss of a beloved friend causes an internal protest in Gerasim and pushes the serf on decisive action. Unable to reconcile with this situation, he collects things and leaves the lady's house forever.

He returns to his native village to the usual lifestyle. Due to the tragedies, he no longer allows his heart to attach to either a woman or an animal. Gerasim prefers a lone way of life, still remaining for those around him a strong powerful hero. At the end of the work, the image of the serf acquires spiritual freedom.

On the example of the act of Gerasima Turgenev, he shows the power of the folk spirit. He wants to convey that reckoning comes for any injustice.