Cowardice in Sholokhov's work is the fate of man. A gift of fate - orphan Vanyushka

M.A. Sholokhov went through the Great Patriotic War almost from beginning to end - he was a war correspondent. Based on front-line notes, the writer created chapters of the book “They Fought for the Motherland”, the stories “The Science of Hatred”, “The Fate of Man”.

“The Fate of Man” is not just a description of military events, but a deep artistic research the internal tragedy of a man whose soul was crippled by war. The hero of Sholokhov, whose prototype is real person, with whom Sholokhov met ten years before the creation of the work, - Andrey Sokolov, talks about his difficult fate.

The first test that Sokolov passes is fascist captivity. Here the hero observes with his own eyes how the best and the worst manifest themselves in extreme conditions. human qualities how closely courage and cowardice, perseverance and despair, heroism and betrayal coexist. The most indicative in this regard is the night episode in the destroyed church, where Russian prisoners of war were herded.

So, before us appears, on the one hand, the image of a doctor who, even in such a desperate situation, does not lose his presence of mind, tries to help the wounded, remaining faithful to his professional and moral duty to the end. On the other hand, we see a traitor who is going to hand over his platoon commander, the communist Kryzhnev, to the Nazis, following the logic of opportunism and cowardice and declaring that “the comrades remained behind the front line” and “their shirt is closer to the body.” This man becomes the one whom Sokolov (until that time working as a military driver) kills for the first time in his life on the grounds that a traitor is “worse than a stranger.”

Descriptions of the existence of prisoners of war in forced labor are terrifying: constant hunger, backbreaking labor, severe beatings, persecution by dogs and - most importantly - constant humiliation... But Sholokhov’s hero withstands this test, symbolic proof of which can be his moral duel with the camp commandant Muller, when Sokolov refuses to drink German weapons for the victory and, rejecting bread and lard, demonstrates “his own Russian dignity and pride.” Andrei Sokolov managed to survive in such inhuman conditions- and this testifies to his courage.

However, despite the fact that the hero saved his life in the physical sense, his soul was devastated by the war, which took away his home and all his relatives: “He had a family, his own home, all this was put together over the years, and everything collapsed in one moment...” . A casual acquaintance of Sokolov, to whom he retells the story of his difficult fate, is first of all amazed by the look of his interlocutor: “Have you ever seen eyes, as if sprinkled with ashes, filled with such an inescapable mortal melancholy that it is difficult to look into them?” Alone with himself, Sokolov mentally asks: “Why have you, life, maimed me so much? Why did you distort it like that?”

We see that the most severe test for Andrei Sokolov was the peaceful, post-war life, in which he could not find a place for himself, turned out to be superfluous, spiritually unclaimed: “Didn’t I just dream about my awkward life?” In a dream, the hero constantly sees his children, his crying wife, separated from him barbed wire concentration camps.

Thus, in a small work, the writer’s complex, ambiguous attitude to the events of wartime is revealed, the terrible truth of the post-war period is exposed: the war did not pass without a trace, leaving in the minds of each of its participants painful images of violence and murder, and in the heart - an unhealed wound of the loss of relatives , friends, fellow soldiers. The author treats the war for the Motherland as a holy, just cause, believing that a person who defends his country shows the highest degree of courage. However, the author emphasizes that war itself, as an event that makes millions of people physically and morally crippled, is unnatural and contrary to human nature.

The little boy Vanyushka helped Sokolov to be reborn spiritually, thanks to whom Andrei Sokolov did not remain lonely. After everything he had experienced, loneliness for him would be tantamount to death. But he found a little man who needed love, care, affection. This saves the hero, whose heart, “hardened by grief,” gradually “moves away and becomes softer.”

The fate of Sholokhov’s heroes - “two orphaned people, two grains of sand, thrown into foreign lands by a military hurricane of unprecedented force”, surviving alone and after everything they experienced together “walking on Russian soil”, is an artistic summary of the fates of millions of our compatriots, whose lives were scorched by the war. The author uses the technique of maximum typification, reflecting the most characteristic features Russian national character.

Sokolov’s worthy overcoming of the most difficult trials, the experience of the most terrible events - the death of loved ones, universal destruction and destruction and his return to full life, they speak of the hero’s extraordinary courage, iron will and extreme fortitude.

In this regard, the recognition of Andrei Sokolov, who lost his family, that he is literally the father of Vanyushka, who also lost his family, acquires symbolic meaning. The war, as it were, equalizes the heroes in their deprivation and, at the same time, allows them to make up for spiritual losses, overcome loneliness, “leaving” their father’s leather coat in distant Voronezh, which Vanya accidentally remembers.

The image of the road that permeates the entire work acts as a symbol perpetual motion, changing life, human destiny. It is also no coincidence that the narrator meets the hero in the spring - this time of year also symbolizes constant update, revival of life.

The Great Patriotic War is one of the most significant and, at the same time, most tragic pages in the history of Russia. This means that books written about this war, including “The Fate of Man,” will never lose the power of ideological and artistic influence on the reader and will remain literary classics for a long time.

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Item: reading and speech development

Class: 9 "B".

Target: give an idea of ​​the concept of courage in its various manifestations.

Tasks:

Educational:

To form knowledge that the Great Patriotic War was a just war of the people for the freedom and independence of their Motherland, based on the content of M. Sholokhov’s story. Recall real facts from the history of the war, compare examples of courage and heroism Soviet people. Be able to read a passage in roles, observing the correct intonation, and retell what you read.

Corrective.

To develop in students the ability to analyze and compare real facts and events described in a work of fiction. Learn to listen to classmates and the teacher, complement the answers of your comrades. Develop intonation expressiveness of speech.

Educational:

To instill in students a sense of national pride for their country, for the courage and heroism of the defenders of the Fatherland during the great years Patriotic War, the desire to be like them. To develop the ability to maintain a friendly atmosphere in the classroom and the ability to work in a team.

Interdisciplinary connections: history, Russian language.

Preliminary work: introductory reading of the story "The Fate of Man", conversations about the Great Patriotic War, reading fiction about the events and heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

Equipment: textbook "Reading" 9th grade for special (correctional) classes of 8th type, A.K. Aksenova, Moscow "Enlightenment", 2006; slide presentation for the lesson, audio recording of the song "Holy War", video recording of the film "The Fate of Man", cards with test tasks, school explanatory dictionary ed. M.S. Lapatukhina, Russian language dictionary by S.I. Ozhegova.

Lesson progress

All arguments for the final essay in the direction of “Courage and Cowardice.” Does it take courage to say no?

Some people tend to be timid. Such people very often do not know how to refuse, which others take advantage of. The heroine of A.P.’s story can serve as such an example. Chekhov "". Yulia Vasilievna works as the narrator's governess. She is characterized by shyness, but this quality of hers reaches the point of absurdity. Even when she is openly oppressed, unjustly deprived of the money she has earned, she remains silent because her character does not allow her to fight back and say “no.” The heroine’s behavior shows us that courage is needed not only in emergency situations, but also in everyday life when you need to stand up for yourself.

How is courage demonstrated in war?

Extreme conditions tend to reveal true essence person. Confirmation of this can be found in the story of M.A. Sholokhov "The Fate of Man". During the war, Andrei Sokolov was captured by the Germans, he was starved, kept in a punishment cell for attempting to escape, but he did not lose his human dignity, did not behave like a coward. The situation is indicative when, for careless words, the camp commandant summoned him to his place to shoot him. But Sokolov did not give up his words, did not show his fear to the German soldiers. He was ready to face death with dignity, and for this his life was spared. However, after the war, a more serious test awaited him: he learned that his wife and daughters had died, and only a crater remained in place of the house. His son survived, but his father’s happiness was short-lived: on the last day of the war, Anatoly was killed by a sniper. Despair did not break his spirit; he found the courage to continue life. He adopted a boy who also lost his entire family during the war. Thus, Andrei Sokolov shows a wonderful example of how to maintain dignity, honor and remain courageous in the most difficult life situations. Such people make the world a better and kinder place.

How is courage demonstrated in war? What kind of person can be called brave?

War - terrible event in the life of any person. It takes away friends and loved ones, makes children orphans, and destroys hopes. War breaks some people, makes others stronger. A striking example Alexey Meresyev is a brave, strong-willed personality - main character“Tales of a Real Man” by B.N. Polevoy. Meresyev, who has dreamed all his life of becoming a professional fighter pilot, is seriously wounded in battle, and both legs are amputated in the hospital. It seems to the hero that his life is over, he cannot fly, walk, and is losing hope of starting a family. While in a military hospital and seeing the example of courage of other wounded, he understands that he must fight. Every day, overcoming physical pain, Alexey does exercises. Soon he can walk and even dance. Meresyev is trying with all his might to get accepted into a flight school, because only in the sky does he feel like he belongs. Despite the serious demands placed on pilots, Alexey receives a positive response. The girl he loves does not give up on him: after the war they get married and have a son. Alexey Meresyev is an example of a person with unbending will, whose courage even war could not break.

In the epic novel "" you can find many examples of human behavior in war. Thus, officer Zherkov shows himself as a person who is not ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of victory. During the Battle of Shengraben, he shows cowardice, which leads to the death of many soldiers. By order of Bagration, he must go to the left flank with a very important message - the order to retreat. However, Zherkov is a coward and does not convey the message. At this time, the French are attacking the left flank, and the authorities do not know what to do, because they did not receive any orders. Chaos begins: the infantry flees into the forest, and the hussars go on the attack. Because of Zherkova's actions he dies huge amount soldier. During this battle he is wounded young Nikolai Rostov, he and the hussars boldly rush into the attack, while other soldiers are in confusion. Unlike Zherkov, he did not chicken out, for which he was promoted to officer. Using the example of one episode in the work, we can see the consequences of courage and cowardice in war. Fear paralyzes some and forces others to act. Neither flight nor fight guarantees survival, but courageous behavior not only preserves honor, but also gives strength in battle, which increases the chances of survival.

How are the concepts of courage and self-confidence related? The courage to admit when you are wrong. How is it different? true courage from false? What's the difference between being bold and taking risks? Do you need to have courage to admit your mistakes? Who can be called a coward?

Courage expressed in excessive self-confidence can lead to irreparable consequences. It is generally accepted that courage is positive quality character. This statement is true if it is associated with intelligence. but a fool can sometimes be dangerous. Thus, in the novel “Hero of Our Time” by M.Yu. Lermontov can find confirmation of this. The young cadet Grushnitsky, one of the characters in the chapter “Princess Mary,” is an example of a person who pays great attention outward manifestations of courage. He loves to impress people, speaks in pompous phrases and devotes his time to his military uniform excessive attention. He cannot be called a coward, but his courage is ostentatious and not aimed at real threats. Grushnitsky and Pechorin have a conflict, and their offended pride demands a duel with Grigory. However, Grushnitsky decides to be mean and does not load the enemy’s pistol. Finding out about this puts him in a difficult situation: ask for forgiveness or be killed. Unfortunately, the cadet cannot overcome his pride; he is ready to bravely face death, because recognition is unthinkable for him. His “courage” does no one any good. He dies because he does not realize that the courage to admit his mistakes is sometimes the most important thing.

How are the concepts of courage and riskiness, self-confidence, and stupidity related? What is the difference between arrogance and courage?

Another character whose courage was foolish is Azamat, Bela's younger brother. He is not afraid of risk and bullets whistling overhead, but his courage is stupid, even fatal. He steals his sister from home, risking not only his relationship with his father and his safety, but also Bela's happiness. His courage is not aimed either at self-defense or at saving lives, and therefore leads to sad consequences: his father and sister die at the hands of the robber from whom he stole a horse, and he himself is forced to flee to the mountains. Thus, courage can lead to dire consequences if it is used by a person to achieve goals or protect his ego.

Courage in love. Can love inspire people to great deeds?

Love inspires people to great deeds. Thus, the main characters of O. Henry’s story “” showed an example of courage to readers. For the sake of love, they sacrificed the most precious thing: Della gave her beautiful hair, and Jim gave him the watch he inherited from his father. In order to realize what is truly important in life, remarkable courage is required. Even more courage is needed to sacrifice anything for the sake of a loved one.

Can brave man afraid? Why shouldn't you be afraid to admit your feelings? What is the danger of indecisiveness in love?

A. Maurois in the story “” shows readers why indecision in love is dangerous. The main character of the story, Andre, falls in love with an actress named Jenny. He brings her violets every Wednesday, but does not even dare to approach her. Passions are seething in his soul, the walls of his room are hung with portraits of his beloved, but in real life he cannot even write her a letter. The reason for this behavior lies in his fear of being rejected, as well as his lack of self-confidence. He considers his passion for the actress “hopeless” and elevates Jenny to an unattainable ideal. However, this person cannot be called a “coward”. A plan arises in his head: to go to war in order to accomplish a feat that will “bring him closer” to Jenny. Unfortunately, he dies there without having time to tell her about his feelings. After his death, Jenny learns from his father that he wrote many letters, but never sent a single one. If Andre had come closer to her at least once, he would have learned that for her “modesty, constancy and nobility are better than any feat.” This example proves that indecisiveness in love is dangerous because it prevents a person from becoming happy. It is likely that Andre's courage could make two people happy, and no one would have to mourn an unnecessary feat that did not bring him closer to his main goal.

What actions can be called courageous? What is the feat of a doctor? Why is it important to be brave in life? What does it mean to be brave in everyday life?

Doctor Dymov - noble man who chose serving people as his profession. Only concern for others, their troubles and illnesses can be the reason for such a choice. Despite the hardships in his family life, Dymov thinks more about his patients than about himself. His dedication to his work often puts him in danger, so he dies saving a boy from diphtheria. He proves himself to be a hero by doing what he was not supposed to do. His courage, loyalty to his profession and duty do not allow him to do otherwise. To be a doctor with capital letters you need to be brave and decisive, like Osip Ivanovich Dymov.

What does cowardice lead to? What actions does cowardice push a person to do? Why is cowardice dangerous? What is the difference between fear and cowardice? Who can be called a coward? Can a brave man be afraid? Is it possible to say that there is only one step from fear to cowardice? Is cowardice a death sentence? How do extreme conditions affect courage? Why is it important to have courage when making your decisions? Can cowardice hinder personal development? Do you agree with Diderot’s statement: “We consider him a coward who allowed his friend to be insulted in his presence”? Do you agree with the statement of Confucius: “Cowardice is knowing what you should do and not doing it”

It's hard to always be brave. Sometimes even strong and honest people with high moral principles may get scared, like, for example, the hero of the story V.V. Zheleznikova Dima Somov. His character traits, such as “courage” and “correctness,” set him apart from other guys from the very beginning; he appears to readers as a hero who does not allow the weak to be offended, protects animals, strives for independence and loves work. During the hike, Dima saves Lena from her classmates, who began to scare her by wearing the “muzzles” of animals. It is for this reason that Lenochka Bessoltseva falls in love with him.

But over time, we observe the moral decline of the “hero” Dima. At first he is frightened by the problem with his classmate's brother and violates his principle. He does not talk about the fact that his classmate Valya is a flayer because he is afraid of his brother. But the next act showed a completely different side of Dima Somov. He deliberately allowed the whole class to think that Lena told the teacher about disrupting the lesson, although he did it himself. The reason for this act was cowardice. Further, Dima Somov plunges deeper and deeper into the abyss of fear. Even when they boycotted Lena and mocked her, Somov could not confess, although he had many chances. This hero was paralyzed by fear, turning him from a “hero” into an ordinary “coward” and devaluing all his positive qualities.

This hero shows us another truth: we are all made of contradictions. Sometimes we are brave, sometimes we are afraid. But there is a huge gap between fear and cowardice. Cowardice is not useful, it is dangerous, because it pushes a person to do bad things, awakens base instincts. And fear is something that is inherent in everyone. A person who performs a feat may be afraid. Heroes are afraid ordinary people they are afraid, and this is normal, fear itself is a condition for the survival of the species. But cowardice is an already formed character trait.

What does it mean to be brave? How does courage influence the formation of personality? In what life situations is courage best demonstrated? What is true courage? What actions can be called courageous? Courage is resistance to fear, not the absence of it. Can a brave man be afraid?

Lena Bessoltseva is one of the most powerful characters in Russian literature. From her example we can see the huge gap between fear and cowardice. This is a little girl who finds herself in an unfair situation. She is inherently afraid: she is frightened by the cruelty of children, she is afraid of stuffed animals at night. But in fact, she turns out to be the bravest of all the heroes, because she is able to stand up for those who are weaker, she is not afraid of universal condemnation, she is not afraid of being special, not like those around her. Lena proves her courage many times, such as when she rushes to Dima's aid when he is in danger, even though he betrayed her. Her example taught the whole class about goodness and showed that everything in the world is not always decided by force. “And longing, such a desperate longing for human purity, for selfless courage and nobility, more and more captured their hearts and demanded a way out.”

Is it necessary to defend the truth, to fight for justice? Do you agree with Diderot’s statement: “We consider him a coward who allowed his friend to be insulted in his presence”? Why is it important to have the courage to stand up for your ideals? Why are people afraid to express their opinions? Do you agree with the statement of Confucius: “Cowardice is knowing what you should do and not doing it”

It takes courage to fight injustice. The hero of the story, Vasiliev, saw injustice, but due to his weakness of character, he could not resist the team and its leader, Iron Button. This hero tries not to offend Lena Bessoltseva, refuses to beat her, but at the same time tries to maintain neutrality. Vasiliev tries to protect Lena, but he lacks character and courage. On the one hand, there remains hope that this character will improve. Perhaps the example of the brave Lena Bessoltseva will help him overcome his fears and teach him to stand up for the truth, even if everyone around him is against it. On the other hand, Vasiliev’s behavior and what his inaction led to teaches us that we cannot stand by if you understand that injustice is happening. Tacit consent Vasiliev is instructive, since many of us are faced with similar situations in life. But there is a question that every person should ask themselves before making a choice: is there anything worse than knowing about injustice, witnessing it and simply remaining silent? Courage, like cowardice, is a matter of choice.

Do you agree with the statement: “You can never live happily when you are always trembling with fear”? How is suspiciousness related to cowardice? Why is fear dangerous? Can fear prevent a person from living? How do you understand Helvetius’s statement: “To be completely devoid of courage, one must be completely devoid of desires”? As you understand stable expression: “Fear has big eyes”? Is it possible to say that a person fears what he does not know? How do you understand Shakespeare's statement: “Cowards die many times before they die, but the brave die only once”?

"The Wise Piskar" - cautionary tale about the dangers of fear. The gudgeon lived and trembled all his life. He thought himself very clever because he made a cave in which he could be safe, but reverse side such existence became a complete absence of real life. He didn’t create a family, didn’t make friends, didn’t breathe deeply, didn’t eat his fill, didn’t live, just sat in his hole. He sometimes thought about whether someone benefited from his existence, he understood that there was no, but fear did not allow him to leave his comfort and safety zone. So Piskar died without knowing any joy in life. Many people can see themselves in this instructive allegory. This fairy tale teaches us not to be afraid of life. Yes, it is full of dangers and disappointments, but if you are afraid of everything, then when to live?

Do you agree with the words of Plutarch: “Courage is the beginning of victory”? Is it important to be able to overcome your fears? Why do you need to fight fears? What does it mean to be brave? Is it possible to cultivate courage in yourself? Do you agree with Balzac’s statement: “Fear can make a daredevil timid, but it gives courage to the indecisive”? Can a brave man be afraid?

The problem of overcoming fear is also explored in Veronica Roth's novel Divergent. Beatrice Prior - main character works, leaves her home, the Abnegation faction, to become Dauntless. She is afraid of her parents' reaction, afraid of not going through the initiation rite, of not being accepted in a new place. But her main strength is that she challenges all her fears and faces them. Tris puts herself in great danger by being in the company of Dauntless, because she is “different”, people like her are destroyed. This scares her terribly, but she is much more afraid of herself. She does not understand the nature of her difference from others; she is frightened by the thought that her very existence could be dangerous for people.

The fight against fears is one of the key problems of the novel. So, Beatrice’s lover’s name is Faure, which means “four” in English. This is exactly the number of fears he needs to overcome. Tris and For fearlessly fight for their lives, for justice, for peace in the city they call home. They win like external enemies, and internal, which undoubtedly characterizes them as brave people.

A.I. Kuprin "Garnet Bracelet"
Georgy Zheltkov is a petty official whose life is devoted to unrequited love for Princess Vera. As you know, his love began long before her marriage, but he preferred to write letters to her and pursued her. The reason for this behavior lay in his lack of self-confidence and fear of being rejected. Perhaps if he were braver, he could become happy with the woman he loves.

Can a person be afraid of happiness? Do you need to have courage to change your life? Is it necessary to take risks?

Vera Sheina was afraid to be happy and wanted a calm marriage, without shocks, so she married the cheerful and handsome Vasily, with whom everything was very simple, but great love she didn't experience it. Only after the death of her admirer, looking at his dead body, Vera realized that the love that every woman dreams of had passed her by. The moral of this story is this: you need to be brave not only in everyday life, but also in love, you need to take risks without fear of being rejected. Only courage can lead to happiness, cowardice and, as a result, conformism leads to great disappointment, as happened with Vera Sheina.

How do you understand Twain's statement: “Courage is the resistance to fear, not the absence of it”? How is willpower related to courage? Do you agree with the words of Plutarch: “Courage is the beginning of victory”? Is it important to be able to overcome your fears? Why do you need to fight fears? What does it mean to be brave? Is it possible to cultivate courage in yourself? Do you agree with Balzac’s statement: “Fear can make a daredevil timid, but it gives courage to the indecisive”? Can a brave man be afraid?

Many writers have addressed this topic. Thus, E. Ilyina’s story “The Fourth Height” is dedicated to overcoming fears. Gulya Koroleva is an example of courage in all its manifestations. Her whole life is a battle with fear, and each of her victories is a new height. In the work we see the life story of one person, the formation of a real personality. Every step she takes is a manifesto of determination. From the first lines of the story, little Gulya shows real courage in a variety of life situations. Overcoming childhood fears, he takes the snake out of the box with his bare hands and sneaks into the elephant cage at the zoo. The heroine grows up, and the challenges encountered in life become more serious: the first role in a movie, the admission of being wrong, the ability to take responsibility for one’s actions. Throughout the entire work, she struggles with her fears, does what she is afraid of. Already an adult, Gulya Koroleva gets married, her son is born, it seems that her fears have been conquered, she can live in peace family life, but her biggest challenge lies ahead. The war begins, and her husband goes to the front. She fears for her husband, for her son, for the future of the country. But fear does not paralyze her, does not force her to hide. The girl goes to work as a nurse in a hospital in order to help somehow. Unfortunately, her husband dies, and Gulya is forced to continue to fight alone. She goes to the front, unable to look at the horrors happening to her loved ones. The heroine takes the fourth height, she dies, having defeated the very last fear living in a person, the fear of death. On the pages of the story we see how the main character is afraid, but she overcomes all her fears; such a person can undoubtedly be called a brave man.

The creative activity of Mikhail Sholokhov is closely connected with the fate of the Russian people. The writer himself assessed his work “The Fate of Man” as the first step towards creating an entire book about the war.

Andrei Sokolov was born in one thousand nine hundred. In his behavior, character and outlook on life, he is a typical representative of our people. Together with his country, he goes through a civil war, post-war devastation, industrialization and then another war.

The main character has his own special Russian dignity, which amazes even the inhuman fascists.

The fate of Andrei Sokolov was difficult; it constantly required enormous volitional efforts from him. In his life he even had the opportunity to work as a farm laborer. He was left alone for the first time when all his loved ones died of hunger. He fought and passionately wanted to survive for the sake of his family, and not for himself. Andrey Sokolov is a part of his people. Having been captured by the Germans, he did not break and did not lose his dignity. Having mentally said goodbye to life, to his wife and children, he thought about dying fearlessly and not showing his weakness to the fascist.

During the war, millions of people died in concentration camps.

Sholokhov focuses on the solidarity of the prisoners: when the Germans began to take away “people harmful to them” from the church, none of the two hundred people dared to hand over the commanders and communists.

Andrei Sokolov is a brave man who never loses his composure. He is morally stronger than the enemy. At the first meeting with the Germans, the wounded Andrei mockingly hands the marauder a foot wrap along with his boots.

Sholokhov portrays Sokolov as an extraordinary, noble and sympathetic person. His son has the same extraordinary character. Even the central newspaper wrote about his natural mathematical talent.

Andrei Sokolov’s true humanity was revealed in the adoption of the orphan boy Vanyusha.

Andrei's wife was also an orphan, raised in an orphanage. They got married right after civil war. When, having gone through all the horrors of fascist captivity, Andrei returns home, he learns about tragic death wives and daughters. Sokolov is heartbroken, but having received news from his son from the front, he dreams of living next to him, working as a carpenter and babysitting his grandchildren. This dream was also not destined to come true; Andrei’s son died on the last day of the war.

Andrei Sokolov’s life feat is not a one-time thing, but a long-term, permanent one. This feat is probably the most difficult. Sokolov always feels responsible for the fate of his Motherland.

The work of M. Sholokhov shows two aspects of the war: the courage and perseverance of a soldier in fascist captivity and the grief of a soldier who lost his home and family. Terrible trials and misfortunes could not break the will of the protagonist. His resilience and optimism serve moral example and leave an indelible mark on the reader’s soul.

Updated: 2012-04-21

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In 1956, the work “The Fate of Man” was written. Sholokhov, a brief summary of the story that he heard during the Great Patriotic War, fit into the story. Although, in terms of its significance, this topic is even worthy of a story. Mikhail Alexandrovich became the first writer to touch upon the problem of soldiers captured by the German occupiers. This is a story about boundless human grief, loss and, at the same time, faith in life itself and people.

The beginning of the work and its main characters

How is the narrative of the story written by Mikhail Sholokhov “The Fate of a Man” constructed? Its analysis shows that this work presented in the form of a confession. Main character- a rather extraordinary personality. Andrei Sokolov is an ordinary worker who worked on a collective farm before the war. Together with his family, he lives simply and measuredly, like millions of other families. But the Germans attacked, and everything seemed to turn upside down.

Andrei, along with others, goes to defend his homeland. The story "The Fate of Man" does not present the main character as some kind of heroic figure. And yet, using the example of one person, the author shows the fate of the entire Russian people. He admires his courage, endurance and willpower. After all, having survived such a tragedy, everyone found the strength to live on.

An illiterate person or a real worker

Sholokhov's story "The Fate of a Man" does not immediately reveal the image of the main character. The author gives it out as if in parts. In some lines of the work one can find a description of his eyes; in another place the reader sees words about a “big callous hand.” This is how it gradually develops general characteristics character, which is complemented by his speech patterns.

As Andrei Sokolov conducts his story, you can notice words that convey a real Russian. He often uses proverbs in the story. It is noticeable that Andrey is an ordinary illiterate working person. Because of this, he often inserts incorrect words or expressions. But he is a wonderful family man and during the war he remains a real man.

Events that happened to the character during the war

Students who write an essay on the topic “The Fate of Man” must be familiar with at least summary works. The writer describes Sokolov as simple soldier, who learned all the hardships of wartime. And then the author describes how Andrei even survived German captivity. These pages of the work written by Mikhail Sholokhov (“The Fate of Man”) are especially interesting. Their analysis reveals the characters of many characters.

There is soldierly unanimity and brotherhood, betrayal and cowardice. In captivity, Andrei Sokolov commits murder, the first in his life. He killed a captured soldier who wanted to hand over his commander to the Nazis. Then Sokolov meets the doctor. He is a prisoner like the rest, but shows boundless humanity towards his comrades.

The main character traits of the main character

What is the plot of the story written by Mikhail Sholokhov based on? The fate of a person, an analysis of his actions over a long period of his life, as well as the behavior of the main character during captivity. Thanks to all this, the author shows how a simple worker was able to preserve not only Andrei Sokolov, throughout the entire time that he was in captivity or participated in military battles, remained a real man. He was able to remain calm even in the most difficult and critical situations.

Mikhail Sholokhov became the first writer who showed the reader all the horrors of German captivity. The author of the work quite vividly described not only the heroic behavior of his compatriots. He did not hide the facts when many people lost their composure and, fearing for own lives, lost courage. They betrayed their comrades and their homeland. And sometimes they committed murders and were subjected to humiliation just for a piece of bread. And, comparing the characteristics of various characters who appear before the reader during the captivity of Andrei Sokolov, one can see how the author, against their background, emphasizes the strength of the personality of his protagonist. It is as if he is becoming even taller and stronger, and his actions are purer and more courageous.

How Andrey saved his life

There is one more episode that needs to be noted in the work “The Fate of Man.” Brief description it will allow the reader to independently judge Sokolov’s character. Once, for a carelessly thrown phrase in the barracks, which one of the traitors immediately reported to the authorities, Andrei was summoned to the commandant. His name was Muller. Before shooting Sokolov, he invited him to drink a glass of vodka for the victory of the German army and eat. But Andrey refused.

Then the commandant put a glass of vodka in front of him a second time and told him to drink to his death. The soldier drank one, then, without taking a bite, the second. And although he could barely stand on his feet, he managed the third glass, then breaking off a small piece of bread to snack on. The commandant treated Sokolov with respect. He understood perfectly well how terrible the food was in the concentration camps.

Many killed each other for a piece of bread. And here there is such courage, especially in the face of death. Until the very end, Andrei wanted to remain a real man and show the German occupiers that not all Russian people can be broken. Assessing this behavior of the captured soldier, Muller did not shoot him. Moreover, he gave him a loaf of bread and a hunk of bacon, sending him to the barracks. Returning to the barracks, Andrei divided everything among his comrades.

Escape from captivity, or New blows of fate

Further, the story “The Fate of a Man” tells how Andrei Sokolov ended up as a driver for a German, and no matter how well he treated him, the same thought haunted the soldier. Run to your own. Continue to fight for the Motherland. Finally, an opportunity presented itself - and Andrei manages to outwit the Nazis. Finding himself among his own people, the first thing he does is send a letter to his wife to notify his family that everything is fine with him, alive and well.

And here this courageous man waiting for another blow of fate. His wife and daughters were killed when the German occupiers carried out an air raid. Sokolov experiences this loss with infinite difficulty, but, having pulled himself together once again, he continues to live. Fight and win. Moreover, there is also a son, there is

another test

Fate seems to finally want to test Andrei Sokolov’s strength by giving him a short moment of communication with his son. IN last days war, the final crushing blow awaits him. The son was killed. And the only thing left for the main character is to say goodbye to his body dead child, his last loved one, and bury him on someone else's land.

What to do next? Everyone he fought for, thoughts about whom helped Andrey survive in German captivity, for the sake of which he clung to life so much, there is nothing! The moral and emotional devastation of the main character sets in. There is no home, no family, no purpose to live on. And only a happy accident had a huge impact on the fate of a man who was already completely desperate.

A gift of fate - orphan Vanyushka

Andrey Sokolov meets little boy Vanechka, who lost all his loved ones in the war. The child instinctively reaches out to the soldier. Every person needs care and affection. But here the author seems to emphasize the kinship of their souls. Each of these characters has experienced great pain of loss in their lives. loved one and the horrors of war. And it was not in vain that fate gave them this meeting. The boy Vanya and Andrei Sokolov find solace in each other.

Now a man has someone to live for, he has new meaning life. Need to take care of this little man. To cultivate in him all those qualities that in the future will help him become a real man, a worthy citizen of society. And Andrei Sokolov continues to live. Having overcome internal pain, he again shows himself as a courageous and purposeful person, confident in his own abilities.

The last pages of a famous work

If you write an essay on the topic “The Fate of Man,” then it will be impossible to describe any special feats that the main character performed during the Second World War. He was wounded several times, and even then only lightly. But those episodes from the life of Andrei Sokolov that the author describes are those that quite clearly demonstrate his courageous character, willpower, human pride, feeling self-esteem and love for the Motherland, aren’t they a kind of feat?

Don't lose yourself in this brutal war, do not forget how to love, do not lose the desire to live. This is the real feat of a man who Mikhail Sholokhov wanted to describe when talking about the fate of his main character Andrei Sokolov.