Play Thunderstorm. Summary of the work of Ostrovsky A.N.

The actions of the play "Thunderstorm" unfold in the fictional provincial town of Kalinov in the 19th century. The central character of the work is Katerina, suffering from the tyranny of her mother-in-law. The summary of the play "Thunderstorm" describes the life of the family of the local merchant Kabanikhi, who is rich and has long been a lawmaker of morality in the city.

The place of initial action is a public garden on the bank of the Volga River. Psya "The Thunderstorm" (a brief summary is given in the article) tells the story of the self-taught mechanic Kulibin, who, in conversation with Kudryash and Shapkin, talks about the improper behavior of the rich merchant, the savage Dikiy. Boris, the nephew of the landowner in question, enters the dialogue, and talks about his state of affairs-why he came from Moscow and why he must tolerate his uncle. According to the grandmother's will, Wild must give his nephew his share of the inheritance.

Further, the summary of the play "Storm" tells about the appearance of the wanderer Feklushi praising the city, and the arrival of Kabanova, accompanied by Barbara (daughter) and Tikhon (son) with his wife. Katerina is a calm young girl who can not accept the strict orders of her mother-in-law. Her husband's family reminds her of prison.

During the walk, the main character of the play entrusts Varvara with a secret about the emerging sympathy for Boris. She promises the girl to make an appointment with him. Katerina is terrified of this venture and calls on Varvara to return home to the images and pray. At this time, a thunderstorm is approaching, and the city madman predicts hellish torments for the girls because of their beauty leading into the pool.

In the home setting, the next action of the play "Thunderstorm" occurs. The summary tells of Feklusha's conversation with the maid Glasha. The wanderer tells about the distant places in which she visited, and conducts inquiries about the affairs of the Kabanovs. Varvara and Katerina appear, continuing to talk about Boris. Snoha persuades the daughter-in-law to spend the night with her in the garden gazebo.

Tikhon is going on a trip to Siberia. Katerina asks him to take her with him to avoid temptation, but the husband can not do it. The girl considers her passion criminal and sinful, therefore she gives her husband oaths to be true to him. Tikhon leaves.

What will end the play "Thunderstorm"? The summary of the next action tells about a meeting between Katerina and Boris. The girl hesitates, thoughts of a sinful fall do not give her peace, but she can not resist the awakened feeling. With requests not to spare and destroy her, Katerina rushes into Boris's arms.

Such a turn of events brings to the reader's judgment the play "Thunderstorm". The summary of the events that occur after the betrayal of the protagonist, describes the moment of Tikhon's arrival home. Varvara meets Boris and expresses her fears that Katerina is crying and can repent of her sin. Dyoky's nephew asks the ally to dissuade the girl from such a rash step, and he disappears.

The city begins a thunderstorm. The summary tells about public admission of Katerina in a love affair with Boris. Overwhelmed by horror, the girl was frightened that if she did not repent, she would be killed by lightning. Kabanikha gloats.

In the last act of the play Tikhon confesses to Kuligin that he loves his wife, but because of tyranny his mother will not be able to forgive her. He also pities Boris, whom his uncle sends to Siberia. Glasha runs in and says that Katerina is gone, everyone rushes in search of the heroine.

Tragically, the play "Thunderstorm" ends. A brief summary strikes the reader with Catherine's act. After saying goodbye to Boris, she rushes from the cliff into the river and dies.