The citation of Onegin and Lensky

Onegin and Lensky are two key figures in the immortal creation of Pushkin. And to realize the author's concept, it is impossible to understand the poet's intention, if one does not turn to the analysis of these characters. The citing characteristic of Onegin and Lensky is the purpose of this article.

"We all learned little by little"

What was the upbringing of the main characters? Let's start with Eugene, who grew up without a mother, was entrusted to the tutors and received a typical education for the aristocracy of the century before last. He "could speak in French", whereas a profound knowledge of Russian, native, and language was not necessary in those days. Evgeni was able to behave in a light that recognized that "he is smart and very nice." Pushkin, not without irony, speaks of a certain disorder in the formation of the protagonist. Onegin "knew quite in Latin", in order to sign a letter and dismantle a couple of epigrams. I read ancient classics, but "he could not distinguish iambic from chorea." At the same time, he was more educated than his contemporaries. Evgeniy read the works of Adam Smith, which means he was interested in political economy. And although he was an eighteen-year-old philosopher (as the ironic citation of Onegin testifies), his critical perception of reality favorably distinguished him among young men, who are limited to the "gentleman's set" of books for reading.

As for Lensky, in the text the author called him "a semi-Russian student," who from "foggy Germany brought" the scholarship of fruit. " He was fond of philosophy and the art of versification.

"Khandra was waiting for him on guard"

The citing characteristic of Onegin from the first chapter proves: the character of the Pushkin hero was complex, ambiguous. Eugene, like most contemporaries, spent their time at balls, in search of love adventures, trying to fill something of their "longing for laziness." Onegin was not alien to the pretense ("how early could he be hypocritical"), flattery, but the opponent Eugene was able to beat the cold with caustic epigrams. But soon he understands the futility of the world around him. As the lyrical hero of one poem Lermontov said: "And life ... such an empty and silly joke."

By the way, the citing characterization of Onegin and Pechorin from the "Hero of Our Time" reveals a lot in common between the two characters, including their particular aversion to human existence ("Life is not worth taking care of it ..."). Rodnit heroes and the desire to find themselves in some kind of business. Only if Grigori Pechorin 's desire is poured into practically demonic experiments on the fate of individual people, then Eugene acts differently. First he turns to creativity, but "nothing came out of his pen." In the second chapter, the hero even tries himself in practical activity, but also unsuccessfully: hard work causes him a feeling of disgust.

Lenski, who did not have time to fade from the "cold debauchery of the world", is another matter. He is a very open, sincere person. At the same time, his figure is not perfect: the narrator observes that "the purpose of life ... for him was a mystery." That is, as the citing characteristic of Onegin and Lensky shows, there was much in common in the character and destiny of young people. Both of them had no firm ground under their feet, a business that they could devote their entire lives to.

"... We look at the Napoleons"

Onegin's ideals are indirectly indicated by the description of his room with the image of Napoleon and Byron's portrait. Both figures were the rulers of the minds of the younger generation of that era (let us recall Andrei Bolkonsky from Tolstoy's novel-epic). In their mention can be seen some kind of original farewell to the narrator with the passing, romantic era.

Lensky, on the other hand, remains faithful to eternal values-love and friendship, since the hero believed that "the soul of the native must unite with it." True friends, in Vladimir's opinion, are capable "for the honor of receiving fetters."

"Fan of Kant. And the poet »

From the foregoing, the relation of heroes to poetry follows. The above cited characteristic of Onegin about yamba and horea shows that Eugene, if he was going to start writing a literary masterpiece, would not have turned to a poetic form. He did not shy away from poetry, although he hardly understood its true purpose. As for Vladimir, the narrator uses the word "poet" as a characteristic and even prophesies to him the fate associated with this field of activity.

"There are no charms ..."

The citing characteristic of Onegin continues. Particular attention is drawn to the relationship of the hero with the opposite sex, and not only because the story of Eugene and Tatiana is for the plot of the novel pivotal. Evaluation of the main character of this great feeling proves to be direct evidence of how empty his existence was. The author in the first chapter mentions that "more firmly than all sciences" Onegin knew "the science of tender passion." In amorous affairs, Yevgeny was considered an invalid and approached a relationship with a large share of pragmatism. For the sake of another love victory, he used various tricks: a look that was "quick and gentle, jokes and flattery. However, soon "he did not fall in love with beauties" and left them "without regret", the citing characteristic of Onegin tells about it. And Tatyana's feelings, such tender, naive, even if arose under the influence of sentimental novels, Eugene touched.

The answer to the girl's letter was the refusal of the beloved (the terrible "I love you with the brother's love") and even more so - the sermon on his part. "Learn to rule yourself," he condescendingly, didactically, without thinking how cruel his words are. Of course, if love does not exist, because of the ridiculous joke it is allowed to kill a friend in a duel, and the family is only heavy, can the feelings of a very young girl be considered something authentic? And quite differently in love affairs shows himself Vladimir, who "loves obedient". He is constantly with his chosen one, walking with her and even ready to write her odes, but only Olga "does not read them."

Conclusion

The citing characteristic of Onegin and another character, Lenski, is coming to an end. As a conclusion, it remains to add that the principle of contrast in the constructions of these images is not accidental (remember: "They came together, waves and stone," etc.). In the presence of a large number of common features - both landowners, both to some extent are "superfluous people" - Onegin and Lensky are the complete opposites. And this is due to the specific nature of Pushkin's method. If Vladimir inherits the features of an exclusively romantic hero, then the image of Eugene shows a new method - realism.