The image of Chatsky in the comedy Woe from Wit. How does the play by A.S. Griboyedov combine the features of comedy and drama? Chatsky's life position and his conflict with the Famus Society

Comedy "Woe from Wit" A.S. Griboyedov occupies a special place in the history of Russian literature. She combines the features of the outgoing classicism with new artistic methods: realism and romanticism. In this regard, literary critics note the features of the image of the heroes of the play. If in the comedy of classicism before that all the characters were clearly divided into good and bad, then in Woe from Wit Griboyedov, bringing the characters closer to real life, endows them with both positive and negative qualities. Such is the image of Chatsky's main character in the play "Woe from Wit".

The background of the protagonist of the play "Woe from Wit"

In the first act, Alexander Andreevich Chatsky returns from a long journey around the world, where he went to "look for the mind." He, without stopping home, arrives at Famusov's house, because he is driven by sincere love for the daughter of the owner of the house. They were once brought up together. But now they did not see each other for three long years. Chatsky does not yet know that Sophia's feelings for him have cooled down, and her heart is occupied by others. A love affair subsequently gives rise to a social clash between Chatsky, a nobleman of advanced views, and the Famus society of feudal lords and clergymen.

Even before Chatsky appears on the stage, we learn from Sophia's conversation with the maid Lisa that he is "sensitive, and cheerful, and sharp." It is noteworthy that Lisa remembered this hero when the conversation turned to the mind. It is the mind that is the feature that distinguishes Chatsky from the rest of the characters.

Contradictions in the character of Chatsky

If we trace the development of the conflict between the main character of the play "Woe from Wit" and the people with whom he is forced to interact, we can understand that Chatsky's character is ambiguous. Arriving at Famusov’s house, he began a conversation with Sophia by asking about her relatives, using a caustic tone and sarcasm: “Did your uncle jump back his eyelid?”
Indeed, in the play “Woe from Wit”, the image of Chatsky represents a rather quick-tempered, in some moments tactless young nobleman. Sophia throughout the play reproaches Chatsky for his habit of ridiculing the vices of other people: "The slightest strangeness in whom is barely visible, you are immediately ready to be sharp."

His harsh tone can only be justified by the fact that the hero is sincerely outraged by the immorality of the society in which he finds himself. Fighting her is a matter of honor for Chatsky. For him, it is not the goal to prick the interlocutor. He asks Sophia in surprise: “... Are my words really all sharp? And tend to harm someone? The fact is that all the issues raised resonate in the soul of the hero, he cannot control his emotions, his indignation. He has "mind and heart out of tune."

Therefore, the hero squanders his eloquence even on those who are clearly not ready to accept his arguments. A.S. Pushkin, after reading the comedy, spoke this way about this: “The first sign of an intelligent person is to know at first glance who you are dealing with and not throw pearls in front of the Repetilovs ...” And I.A. Goncharov, on the contrary, believed that Chatsky's speech was "boiling with wit."

The peculiarity of the worldview of the hero

The image of Chatsky in the comedy "Woe from Wit" largely reflects the worldview of the author himself. Chatsky, like Griboedov, does not understand and does not accept the slavish admiration of Russian people for everything foreign. In the play, the tradition of inviting foreign teachers to the house to raise children is repeatedly ridiculed by the protagonist: “... Today, just like in ancient times, they are busy recruiting regiments of teachers, more in number, at cheaper prices.”

Chatsky has a special relationship with the service. For Famusov, Chatsky's opponent in Griboyedov's comedy "Woe from Wit", his attitude to the hero is determined by the fact that he "does not serve, that is, in that ... he does not find any benefit." Chatsky, on the other hand, clearly indicates his position on this issue: “I would be glad to serve, it’s sickening to serve.”

That is why Chatsky speaks with such anger about the habit of the Famus society to treat disadvantaged people with contempt and curry favor with influential people. If for Famusov his uncle Maxim Petrovich, who fell on purpose at a reception at the empress in order to please her and the court, is a role model, then for Chatsky he is just a jester. He does not see among the conservative nobility those from whom it would be worth taking an example. Enemies of a free life, "passionate for ranks", prone to wastefulness and idleness - that's what the old aristocrats are for the protagonist of the comedy "Woe from Wit" by Chatsky.

Chatsky is also annoyed by the desire of the old Moscow nobles to make useful contacts everywhere. And they attend balls for this purpose. Chatsky prefers not to mix business with fun. He believes that everything should have its place and time.

In one of his monologues, Chatsky expresses dissatisfaction with the fact that as soon as a young man appears among the nobles who wants to devote himself to the sciences or the arts, and not to the pursuit of ranks, everyone begins to fear him. And they are afraid of such people, to whom Chatsky himself belongs, because they threaten the well-being and comfort of the nobles. They bring new ideas into the structure of society, but the aristocrats are not ready to part with the old way of life. Therefore, the gossip about the madness of Chatsky, launched by Sophia, turned out to be very useful. This made it possible to make his monologues safe and disarm the enemy of the conservative views of the nobles.

Feelings and features of the inner experiences of the hero

When characterizing Chatsky in the comedy "Woe from Wit", you can pay attention to his last name. She is speaking. Initially, this hero bore the surname Chadsky, from the word "Chad". This is due to the fact that the main character is, as it were, in the daze of his own hopes and upheavals. Chatsky in the comedy "Woe from Wit" is experiencing a personal drama. He came to Sophia with certain hopes that did not come true. Moreover, the beloved preferred Molchalin to him, who is clearly inferior to Chatsky in intelligence. Chatsky is also burdened by being in a society whose views he does not share, which he is forced to resist. The hero is in constant tension. By the end of the day, he finally understands that his paths have diverged both with Sophia and with the Russian conservative nobility. Only one hero cannot accept: why is fate favorable to cynical people who seek personal gain in everything, and so ruthless to those who are guided by the dictates of the soul, and not by calculation? If at the beginning of the play Chatsky is in the daze of his dreams, now the true state of things has opened before him, and he has “sobered up”.

The meaning of the image of Chatsky

The creation of the image of Chatsky Griboyedov was led by the desire to show the brewing split in the nobility. The role of Chatsky in the comedy "Woe from Wit" is quite dramatic, because he remains in the minority and is forced to retreat and leave Moscow, but he does not deviate from his views. So Griboyedov shows that Chatsky's time has not yet come. It is no coincidence that such heroes are classified as superfluous people in Russian literature. However, the conflict has already been identified, so the replacement of the old by the new is ultimately inevitable.

The above description of the image of the protagonist is recommended for students of grade 9 to read before writing an essay on the topic “The image of Chatsky in the comedy “Woe from Wit””

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The comedy "Woe from Wit" is considered one of the most famous works of Griboyedov. B shows the subtle Human character traits that have existed and will always exist in Russia. Griboyedov wrote this Comedy at the time when the Decembrists were creating secret revolutionary organizations. The comedy shows the confrontation between two forces: the old world of aristocrats and the new young generation of people in Russia. The action of the comedy takes place in the house of the Moscow master Famusov. The main role, of course, is the role of Chatsky, without which there would be no comedy, but, perhaps, there would be a picture of morals.

Before the arrival of the young Educated A. A. Chatsky, everything was calm, flowing as usual. But it all starts with the arrival of Alexander Andreevich. Chatsky is a smart young gentleman. He returns to Moscow from abroad and immediately appears at Famusov's house. Chatsky is in love with Sophia, he missed her and therefore immediately goes to Famusov's house.

His first words: “A little light on my feet! and I am at your feet." Chatsky's love for Sophia is not the main idea of ​​the work, but the main thing in this comedy is Chatsky's opposition to the Russian nobility. In the image of Chatsky, Griboyedov showed many of the Qualities of an advanced person of that era.

Chatsky fights against violence and serfdom. Chatsky's monologues and remarks, in all his actions expressed what was most important for the future Decembrists: the spirit of Liberty, a free life, the feeling that \"breathes more freely than anyone\". Freedom of the individual is the motive of time and Griboedov's Comedy.

He is trying to fight against the Famus society. Chatsky's desire to serve the fatherland,\"cause, not people\". He hates all the past, including slavish worship of everything foreign, servility, servility.

And what does he see around him? A lot of People who are looking only for ranks, crosses, \"money to live\", not love, but a profitable marriage. Their ideal is \"moderation and accuracy\", their dream is\"to take away all the books and burn them\". So, in the center of the comedy is the Conflict between "one sane person" (Griboedov's assessment) and the conservative majority.

As always in a dramatic work, the essence of the main character is revealed primarily in the plot. Griboyedov showed the plight of a young progressive person in this society. The environment takes revenge on Chatsky for the Truth, which pricks his eyes, for trying to break the usual way of life. Beloved girl, turning away from Him, hurts the hero the most, spreading gossip about his madness.

Here is the paradox: the only sane one is declared insane! \"So! I've sobered up completely!\” exclaims Chatsky at the end of the play. What is this defeat or victory? Yes, the end of this comedy is far from being cheerful, but Goncharov is right when he said this about the Final: \"Chatsky is broken by the amount of old strength, inflicting a mortal blow on it with the quality of Fresh strength\" Under the faces of Skalozub, Molchalin, Khlyostova and other guests of Famusov Griboedov showed all of Moscow at that time.

All these landowners value money, fame, titles. Famusov says: “Be poor, but if there are two thousand family souls, that one is the groom.” Famusov wants to marry Sophia to a rich man.

All members of the Famus Society value the lives of their servants and serfs on a par with animals. Chatsky loses his temper with anger When he learns that one master has exchanged his servants for greyhounds. Molchalin is a vile and low person, he pleases everyone who can be useful to him. For all the people present in Famusov's house, Chatsky is the Enemy because people like him can destroy the world of Famusov society. All of them cater to those who are richer than them, and Chatsky despises all flatterers.

He says: “I would be glad to serve, it’s sickening to serve.” That is why Chatsky left the civil service. Famusov says about Chatsky: “A dangerous person" Chatsky about Molchalin: “Why not a husband? There is only a little mind in him.” And the whole society together about Chatsky: “Learning is a plague, learning is the reason that today is more forest than when people and deeds and opinions were crazy divorced.” In this society, everyone takes care of himself and hates the Other. Chatsky is a smart person. He hates and fights the Famus society.

More than anything else, Chatsky Hates serfdom and considers it the cause of all troubles. Alexander Andreevich loves his people, he calls Him “our smart, kind people.” He wants to see the Russian people cultured and educated. Chatsky is a smart, intelligent person, and in Famusov's society such people are considered free-thinking and dangerous. Griboedov opposed Chatsky to all other heroes. Chatsky sees the meaning of life not in his well-being, but in serving the Motherland, his People. Chatsky protests against such as Famusov, Skalozub, Molchalin, but he is unable to cope with this Society and he is declared crazy.

The views of Chatsky are close to the views of the Decembrists. In this comedy, grief from wit is the grief of a smart, honest, proud Person who is considered a stranger in this society. Mind brought Chatsky one grief and disappointment.

A. S. Griboedov's comedy "Woe from Wit" is considered immortal. It hasn't worn out over the years. Chatsky is inevitable With each change of one century to another.

Each case that needs updating causes the shadow of Chatsky. This is the secret of the eternal relevance of the play and the vitality of its characters. Yes, the idea of ​​a "free life" truly has lasting value. Reading this, we see that in our time there are people like Famusov, Skalozub, Mochalin - arrogant, selfish, proud, who put themselves above everyone else.

But there are also those like Chatsky, who will fight and defeat injustice. And today this one serves as an occasion for readers to Reflect on our life. compositions: Ilya Sofronov ru

Topic: The image of Chatsky in the system of images of the comedy "Woe from Wit"

Lesson Objectives:

• to continue the formation of skills in the analysis of a dramatic work, to stimulate the independence of students in the search for answers to the questions posed;
• develop the skills of comparative analysis, the ability to highlight the main thing, generalize, draw conclusions, develop the speech of students;
• to educate the moral qualities of students (conscience, duty, honesty).

During the classes

I. Organizational moment of the lesson.

Teacher's word:

Hello guys! Let's wish each other success. Today we will continue to study the comedy “Woe from Wit”, we will talk about representatives of the Famus society, we will see how different the opinions of the younger generation on certain things can be.

II. Checking homework.

Questions:

III. Conversation on previously studied material

Questions:

1. What genre is comedy? Why? Remember - 4 actions, prototypes of heroes, living language, 3 unities, speaking surnames;
2. In what phenomenon and action does Chatsky appear? Is this normal?;
3. Why is there so much space given to the description of Famusov's house in Act I?;
4. Who would you classify as "the current age" and who as "the past age"? What is the main thing for them, we could learn from the presentation;
5. Which of the characters do you like? What moral qualities does this character have?

IV. Exploring a new topic

1 / Characteristics of the main character according to the plan

1. Chatsky's personal drama.
2. What is Chatsky protesting against; what are his own ideals?
3. Is Chatsky alone?
4. Who is Chatsky - the winner or the loser?
5. The meaning of the image of Chatsky.

1. Word of the teacher (recording the topic in notebooks)

So, in the center of our views - Chatsky Alexander Andreevich - the smartest person who was supposed to become a hero of his time. Griboyedov was the first in Russian literature to create a realistic image of a positive hero who embodied in his worldview the real features of a man of the 19th century. Chatsky and another young man named Molchalin are contemporaries. And how could they not be the support and hope of their country. But what path will they choose? What is the main thing for them? Do they need society?

1 Chatsky is excited, animated, happy. His presence is endearing. But he does not know that Sophia does not love him.

1. Chatsky in the fight against the old world.

: It would seem that vice is not punished, and virtue does not triumph in comedy. However, the reader is firmly convinced of Chatsky's moral victory over the old world.

1. Reading a fragment of the article by I.A. Goncharov "Million torments" about Chatsky. Slide 7
2. Word of the teacher about the meaning of the image of Chatsky.

The significance of the image of Chatsky is not only in the exposure of the old world, but also in the approval of new, Decembrist ideals. In Chatsky they are clearly expressed: he demands the liberation of a enslaved personality, respect for the common people, the development of science and national culture, freedom of opinion, free choice of professions, a fair assessment of a person by his qualities.

1. Is Chatsky alone?

At first glance, it seems that Chatsky is completely alone. But if you read the play, you can see that behind Chatsky are his like-minded people. In addition to Skalozub's cousin, Prince Fyodor, and the professors of the Pedagogical Institute, "exercising" "in schisms and disbelief", these include those students who studied with these professors.

So, the circle of Chatsky's like-minded people is wider than it seems at first glance.

1. Chatsky is a typical image. There were not so many people like him in Russian life, a minority protested, but Griboyedov realized that such people were the future, and created the image of an advanced person in the first period of the liberation movement in Russia.

4. Class work with the table.

The guys work with the table “Comparative characteristics of Chatsky and Molchalin” (summarize the conclusions of 2 students).

Fizminutka (conducted by the teacher).

5. Generalization on the whole topic

Findings. Living like Molchalin is unacceptable (constantly pleasing everyone, being dishonest, constantly deceiving, etc.). “I would be glad to serve, it’s sickening to serve,” - such is the position of Chatsky. Naturally, we see differences between these representatives of the younger generation. A person chooses the path that he will follow ...

V. The results of the lesson.

Questions:

• Why don't representatives of the Famus society accept Chatsky?
• Who is the "real" sincere person in comedy?
• Which of the comedy heroes should be closer to us?
• What associations do you have with the names of Chatsky and Molchalin?
• What do you remember about today's lesson? Will the knowledge you acquired in the lesson help you write an essay if such a topic is announced?

VI. Homework:

1. analysis of Chatsky's monologue (from the last act) in writing. characterization of Chatsky's image based on monologues
2. article uch.s.152-157

VII. Exposing motivated grades to students for the lesson.

The comedy "Woe from Wit" is the famous work of A. S. Griboyedov. Having composed it, the author instantly stood on a par with the leading poets of his time. The appearance of this play caused a lively response in literary circles. Many were in a hurry to express their opinion about the merits and demerits of the work. Particularly heated debate was caused by the image of Chatsky, the main character of the comedy. This article will be devoted to the description of this character.

Chatsky's prototypes

The contemporaries of A. S. Griboedov found that the image of Chatsky reminds them of P. Ya. Chaadaev. This was pointed out by Pushkin in his letter to P. A. Vyazemsky in 1823. Some researchers see an indirect confirmation of this version in the fact that the original protagonist of the comedy bore the surname Chadsky. However, many refute this opinion. According to another theory, the image of Chatsky is a reflection of the biography and character of V.K. Kuchelbecker. A disgraced, unfortunate person who had just returned from abroad could well become the prototype of the protagonist of Woe from Wit.

On the similarity of the author with Chatsky

It is quite obvious that the protagonist of the play in his monologues expressed the thoughts and views that Griboedov himself adhered to. "Woe from Wit" is a comedy that has become the author's personal manifesto against the moral and social vices of Russian aristocratic society. Yes, and many of Chatsky's character traits seem to be written off from the author himself. According to contemporaries, Alexander Sergeevich was impetuous and hot, sometimes independent and sharp. Chatsky's views on imitating foreigners, the inhumanity of serfdom, and bureaucracy are the true thoughts of Griboyedov. He repeatedly expressed them in society. The writer was even once really called crazy when at a social event he warmly and impartially spoke about the servile attitude of Russians to everything foreign.

Author's characterization of the hero

In response to the critical remarks of his co-author and longtime friend P. A. Katenin that the character of the protagonist is "confused", that is, very inconsistent, Griboyedov writes: "In my comedy there are 25 fools per sane person." The image of Chatsky for the author is a portrait of an intelligent and educated young man who finds himself in a difficult situation. On the one hand, he is in "contradiction with society", since he is "a little higher than the others", he is aware of his superiority and does not try to hide it. On the other hand, Alexander Andreevich cannot achieve the former location of his beloved girl, suspects the presence of an opponent, and even unexpectedly falls into the category of crazy people, which he learns about last. Griboyedov explains the excessive ardor of his hero by a strong disappointment in love. Therefore, in "Woe from Wit" the image of Chatsky turned out to be so inconsistent and inconsistent. He "spit in the eyes of everyone and was like that."

Chatsky in the interpretation of Pushkin

The poet criticized the main character of the comedy. At the same time, Pushkin appreciated Griboyedov: he liked the comedy Woe from Wit. in the interpretation of the great poet is very impartial. He calls Alexander Andreevich an ordinary reasoning hero, a mouthpiece for the ideas of the only intelligent person in the play - Griboyedov himself. He believes that the main character is a "kind fellow" who picked up extraordinary thoughts and witticisms from another person and began to "throw pearls" in front of Repetilov and other representatives of the Famus Guard. According to Pushkin, such behavior is unforgivable. He believes that Chatsky's contradictory and inconsistent character is a reflection of his own stupidity, which puts the hero in a tragicomic position.

The character of Chatsky, according to Belinsky

A well-known critic in 1840, like Pushkin, denied the protagonist of the play a practical mind. He interpreted the image of Chatsky as an absolutely ridiculous, naive and dreamy figure and dubbed him "the new Don Quixote." Over time, Belinsky somewhat changed his point of view. The characterization of the comedy "Woe from Wit" in his interpretation has become very positive. He called it a protest against "vile racial reality" and considered it "the most noble, humanistic work." The critic never saw the true complexity of Chatsky's image.

The image of Chatsky: interpretation in the 1860s

Publicists and critics of the 1860s began to attribute only socially significant and socio-political motives to Chatsky's behavior. For example, I saw in the protagonist of the play a reflection of Griboyedov's "back thoughts". He considers the image of Chatsky a portrait of a Decembrist revolutionary. The critic sees in Alexander Andreevich a man struggling with the vices of contemporary society. For him, the characters of Woe from Wit are characters not of a "high" comedy, but of a "high" tragedy. In such interpretations, the appearance of Chatsky is extremely generalized and interpreted very one-sidedly.

The appearance of Chatsky at Goncharov

Ivan Alexandrovich in his critical study "A Million of Torments" presented the most insightful and accurate analysis of the play "Woe from Wit". The characterization of Chatsky, according to Goncharov, should be done taking into account his state of mind. Unhappy love for Sophia makes the protagonist of the comedy bilious and almost inadequate, makes him pronounce long monologues in front of people who are indifferent to his fiery speeches. Thus, without taking into account the love affair, it is impossible to understand the comic and at the same time tragic nature of the image of Chatsky.

The problems of the play

The heroes of "Woe from Wit" face Griboedov in two plot-forming conflicts: love (Chatsky and Sofia) and socio-ideological and the main character). Of course, it is the social problems of the work that come to the fore, but the love line in the play is very important. After all, Chatsky was in a hurry to Moscow solely to meet with Sofia. Therefore, both conflicts - socio-ideological and love - reinforce and complement each other. They develop in parallel and are equally necessary for understanding the worldview, character, psychology and relationships of comedy characters.

The protagonist. love conflict

In the system of characters in the play, Chatsky is in the main place. It ties two storylines together. For Alexander Andreevich, it is the love conflict that is of primary importance. He perfectly understands the society of which people he got into, and is not at all going to engage in educational activities. The reason for his stormy eloquence is not political, but psychological. The "impatience of the heart" of the young man is felt throughout the entire play.

At first, Chatsky's "talkativeness" was caused by the joy of meeting Sophia. When the hero realizes that the girl has no trace of her former feelings for him, he begins to do inconsistent and daring acts. He stays in Famusov's house for the sole purpose of finding out who became Sofia's new lover. At the same time, it is quite obvious that his "mind and heart are not in harmony."

After Chatsky learns about the relationship between Molchalin and Sofia, he goes to the other extreme. Instead of loving feelings, he is overcome by anger and rage. He accuses the girl of "luring him with hope", proudly announces to her about the break in relations, swears that he "sobered up ... completely", but at the same time he is going to pour out "all the bile and all the annoyance" on the world.

The protagonist. Socio-political conflict

Love experiences increase the ideological confrontation between Alexander Andreevich and the Famus society. At first, Chatsky refers to the Moscow aristocracy with ironic calmness: "... I'm a weirdo for another miracle / Once I laugh, then I'll forget ..." However, as he becomes convinced of Sophia's indifference, his speech becomes more and more impudent and unrestrained. Everything in Moscow begins to irritate him. Chatsky in his monologues touches on many topical issues of his contemporary era: questions about national identity, serfdom, education and enlightenment, real service, and so on. He talks about serious things, but at the same time, from excitement, he falls, according to I. A. Goncharov, into "exaggerations, into almost drunkenness of speech."

The worldview of the protagonist

The image of Chatsky is a portrait of a person with an established system of worldview and morality. He considers the main criterion for evaluating a person to be the desire for knowledge, for beautiful and lofty matters. Alexander Andreevich is not against working for the benefit of the state. But he constantly emphasizes the difference between "serve" and "serve", which he attaches fundamental importance to. Chatsky is not afraid of public opinion, does not recognize authorities, preserves his independence, which causes fear among Moscow aristocrats. They are ready to recognize in Alexander Andreevich a dangerous rebel who encroaches on the most sacred values. From the point of view of the Famus society, Chatsky's behavior is atypical, and therefore reprehensible. He "is familiar with the ministers", but does not use his connections in any way. Famusov's offer to live "like everyone else" replies with a contemptuous refusal.

In many respects he agrees with his hero Griboyedov. The image of Chatsky is a type of an enlightened person who freely expresses his opinion. But in his statements there are no radical and revolutionary ideas. It's just that in a conservative Famus society, any deviation from the usual norm seems outrageous and dangerous. Not without reason, in the end, Alexander Andreevich was recognized as a madman. only in this way could they explain for themselves the independent nature of Chatsky's judgments.

Conclusion

In modern life, the play "Woe from Wit" remains more relevant than ever. The image of Chatsky in comedy is the central figure that helps the author to express his thoughts and views to the whole world. By the will of Alexander Sergeevich, the protagonist of the work is placed in tragicomic conditions. His impetuous are caused by disappointment in love. However, the problems that are raised in his monologues are eternal topics. It is thanks to them that comedy entered the list of the most famous works of world literature.

In his comedy "" Griboyedov showed us how one innovator tried to change the representatives of the "past century", but was crushed and forced to flee outside Moscow. This innovator is the main character of the comedy Alexander Chatsky.

Chatsky was a very smart and progressive person, he lived in step with the times. The whole comedy of Griboyedov is built on the conflict between the protagonist and representatives of Moscow high society: Famusov, Skalozub. Chatsky does not understand and does not accept the philosophy of these people. He does not share the thoughts and impulses of his opponents. In a dispute, his famous monologues are born, in which he acts as a preacher of his ideas. Chatsky was not the kind of person who only talks about what is needed, he did not know how to remain silent. He doesn't even seem to care if anyone listens to him or not. For him, the main thing is to convey his idea, his vision.

In his first monologue, “And the world just began to grow stupid ...” Chatsky draws parallels between the past and the coming century. We learn from him that the main character does not accept the developed bureaucracy, subservience. That is why he did not go to public service.

In the next monologue, “Who are the judges,” Chatsky condemns the enthusiasm for military affairs. After all, it kills in a person any desire for creativity, for knowledge of the world. Military drill kills a person's personality, the possibility of independent decision-making.

Chatsky firmly believes that his ideas will be gladly accepted by the Famus society. He believes in changing the consciousness of other comedy characters, in the opportunity to look at the world with different eyes.

Unfortunately, Chatsky's dreams were not destined to come true. Faced with the philosophy of his peers Molchalin and Skalozub, the protagonist realizes that nothing can be changed. These people live by the rules of the last century. Nobody listens to his ideas and nobody shares them. The whole philosophy of Chatsky failed, he was deceived in his dreams and aspirations.

At the end of the work, we no longer see that young man blinded by his ideas. Chatsky, having got rid of illusions, nevertheless retained his convictions. He remained a connoisseur of human freedom, the right to choose. He advocates the abolition of serfdom and the elevation of the individual as an independent unit of society.

In his last monologue “I won’t come to my senses”, we see that Chatsky did not give up his convictions, having left Moscow, he began to look for a place where his ideas would be accepted: “... I’ll go looking around the world where there is a corner for an offended feeling!”.

In the image of Chatsky, we see a strong and purposeful person who did not cave in under the "rotten" world. He firmly believed in the realization of his ideas and the coming of a better future.