"Dead Souls"- a work by the writer Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol, the genre of which the author himself designated as a poem.
characteristics of the heroes of dead souls. The main characters of "Dead Souls" were supposed to depict the three main Russian classes: landowners, peasants and officials. Particular attention is paid to landowners who have Chichikov buys up dead souls: Manilov, Korobochka, Nozdrev, Plyushkin and Sobakevich.

Officials in this poem they are quite similar to the landowners. A very expressive character is the provincial prosecutor, who dies of shock after learning about Chichikov’s scam. So it turns out that he also knew how to feel. But in general, according to Gogol, officials only know how to take bribes.

Peasants are episodic characters, there are very few of them in the poem: serfs of landowners, random people they meet... Peasants are a mystery. Chichikov thinks for a long time about the Russian people, fantasizes, looking at the long list of dead shower.

And finally main character, Chichikov, does not fully belong to any of the classes. In his image, Gogol creates fundamentally new type the hero is the owner-acquirer, the main objective which is to accumulate more funds.

To some extent, he can be called a superman, but Chichikov intends to rise above all others not because of his outstanding qualities, but due to his ability to save a penny.

The main characters of "Dead Souls"

• Chichikov Pavel Ivanovich
• Manilov
• Mikhailo Semenych Sobakevich
• Nastasya Petrovna Korobochka
• Nozdryov
• Plyushkin

Characteristics of Plyushkin in the poem"Dead Souls"

Stepan Plyushkin is the last “seller” of dead souls. This hero personifies complete mortification human soul. In the image of P. the author shows the death of the bright and strong personality, consumed by the passion of stinginess.
Description of Plyushkin's estate(“he does not grow rich in God”) depicts the desolation and “cluttering” of the hero’s soul. The entrance is dilapidated, there is a special disrepair everywhere, the roofs are like a sieve, the windows are covered with rags. Everything here is lifeless - even the two churches, which should be the soul of the estate.
P.’s estate seems to be falling apart into details and fragments; even the house - in some places one floor, in others two. This indicates the collapse of the owner’s consciousness, who forgot about the main thing and focused on the tertiary. He no longer knows what is going on in his household, but he strictly monitors the level of liquor in his decanter.
Portrait of Plyushkin(either a woman or a man; a long chin covered with a scarf so as not to spit; small, not yet extinguished eyes, running around like mice; a greasy robe; a rag around the neck instead of a scarf) speaks of the hero’s complete “loss” from the image of a rich landowner and from life in general.
P. has, the only one of all the landowners, quite detailed biography. Before the death of his wife, P. was a zealous and wealthy owner. He carefully raised his children. But with the death of his beloved wife, something broke in him: he became more suspicious and stingier. After troubles with the children (my son lost at cards, eldest daughter ran away, and the youngest died) P.’s soul finally became hardened - “a wolfish hunger of stinginess took possession of him.” But, oddly enough, greed did not take control of the hero’s heart to the last limit. Having sold Chichikov is dead souls, P. wonders who could help him draw up a bill of sale in the city. He recalls that the Chairman was his schoolmate. This memory suddenly revives the hero: “... on this wooden face... expressed... a pale reflection of feeling.” But this is only a momentary glimpse of life, although the author believes that P. is capable of rebirth. At the end of the chapter about P. Gogol describes a twilight landscape in which shadow and light are “completely mixed” - just like in P.’s unfortunate soul.

Characteristics of Nozdryov in the poem"Dead Souls"

Nozdryov is the third landowner from whom Chichikov is trying to buy dead souls. This is a dashing 35-year-old “talker, carouser, reckless driver.” N. lies constantly, bullies everyone indiscriminately; he is very passionate, ready to “take a shit” on his best friend without any purpose. All of N.’s behavior is explained by his dominant quality: “nimbleness and liveliness of character,” i.e. unrestrained, bordering on unconsciousness. N. doesn’t think or plan anything; he simply does not know the limits in anything. On the way to Sobakevich, in the tavern, N. intercepts Chichikov and takes him to his estate. There he quarrels to death with Chichikov: he does not agree to play cards for dead souls, and also does not want to buy a stallion of “Arab blood” and receive souls in addition. The next morning, forgetting about all the grievances, N. persuades Chichikov to play checkers with him for dead souls.

Caught in cheating, N. orders Chichikov to be beaten, and only the appearance of the police captain calms him down. It is N. who almost destroys Chichikov. Confronted with him at the ball, N. shouts loudly: “he’s trading dead souls!”, which gives rise to a lot of the most incredible rumors. When officials call on N. to sort things out, the hero confirms all the rumors at once, without being embarrassed by their inconsistency. Later he comes to Chichikov and himself talks about all these rumors. Instantly forgetting about the insult he had caused, he sincerely offers to help Chichikov take away the governor’s daughter. home furnishings fully reflects N.’s chaotic character. Everything at home is stupid: there are goats in the middle of the dining room, there are no books or papers in the office, etc. We can say that N.’s boundless lies are reverse side Russian prowess, which N. is endowed with in abundance. N. is not completely empty, it’s just that his unbridled energy does not find proper use. With N. in the poem begins a series of heroes who have retained something alive in themselves. Therefore, in the “hierarchy” of heroes, he occupies a relatively high – third – place.

Image Korobochka Nastasya Petrovna"Dead Souls"

Korobochka Nastasya Petrovna is a widow-landowner, the second “saleswoman” of dead souls to Chichikov. Main feature her character is commercial businesslike. Every person for K. is only a potential buyer.
K.'s inner world reflects her household. Everything in it is neat and strong: both the house and the yard. It's just that there are a lot of flies everywhere. This detail personifies the frozen, stopped world of the heroine. This is also evidenced by the hissing clock and the “outdated” portraits on the walls in K’s house.
But such “fading” is still better than the complete timelessness of Manilov’s world. At least K. has a past (husband and everything connected with him). K. has character: she begins to frantically bargain with Chichikov until she extracts from him a promise to buy many other things in addition to souls. It is noteworthy that K. remembers all his dead peasants by heart. But K. is stupid: later she will come to the city to find out the price of dead souls, and thereby expose Chichikov. Even the location of the village K. (aside from the main road, away from real life) indicates the impossibility of its correction and revival. In this she is similar to Manilov and occupies one of the lowest places in the “hierarchy” of the heroes of the poem.

The image of Sobakevich "Dead Souls"

Mikhailo Semenych Sobakevich is the fourth “seller” of dead souls. The very name and appearance of this hero (he looks like a “medium-sized bear”, besides, his tailcoat is also bear-colored, his gait is at random, his face is “hardened and hot”) speak of the excessive power of his nature.
Literally from the very beginning, the image of money, calculation and thriftiness is firmly attached to Sobakevich. He is a very direct and open person.

When communicating with Chichikov, despite his thin hints, Sobakevich immediately gets to the heart of the question: “Do you need dead souls?” He is a true entrepreneur. The main thing for him is the deal, the money, the rest is secondary. Sobakevich skillfully defends his position, bargains well, not disdaining cheating (even slips Chichikov “ female soul"—Elizabeth Sparrow).

All the things around him reflect him spiritual appearance. Sobakevich’s house has been cleared of all unnecessary and “useless” architectural creations. The huts of his subordinates are also very austere and built without unnecessary decoration. In Sobakevich’s house you can only find paintings ancient greek heroes, in some places similar to the owner.

Image and characteristics of Manilov"Dead Souls"

Manilov- a businesslike, sentimental landowner, is the first “seller” of dead souls. Behind the hero's sugary pleasantness and sense of smell lies a callous emptiness and insignificance, which Gogol tries to emphasize with the details of his estate.

Manilov's house is dilapidated, open to all winds. Slender birch trees can be seen everywhere. The pond is completely overgrown with duckweed. The only tidy place on his estate is a neat gazebo, which he calls the “Temple of Solitary Thinking.” His office is not particularly beautiful either - it is covered with cheap blue paint, which from the outside looks gray.

This detail indicates the lifelessness of the character, from whom not a single living word can be squeezed out.

Manilov's thoughts are chaotic. Having caught on to one topic, they can fly far away and renounce reality. He is not able to think about the present, much less make any important decisions. He tries to wrap his whole life in exquisite verbal formulas - action, time, and meaning.

As soon as Chichikov mentioned his desire to acquire dead souls, Manilov, without hesitation, gives his consent, although earlier his hair would have stood on end from such a proposal.

The image and characteristics of Chichikov"Dead Souls"

Chichikov Pavel Ivanovich, a character in N.V. Gogol’s poem “Dead Souls”.
Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov stands out clearly against the background of other various characters. The author tried to combine the various qualities of the landowners of that time.

Up until the eleventh chapter, we remain in the dark about the appearance of such traits in his character, and about the formation of his character in particular. Pavel Ivanovich came from a poor noble family. In my father’s dying will there was a handful of copper coins and a covenant - to please bosses and teachers, study diligently and, most importantly, save and take care of a penny.

There was not a word in the will about duty, dignity and honor. Then Chichikov quickly realized that high moral principles only harm the achievement of his cherished goals. Therefore, he decides to make his way into respected and revered people through his own efforts.

At school he was an exemplary student. He studied well, was a model of good manners, politeness and submissive obedience. All the teachers were delighted with such a capable student. The first instance after studying in his career ladder becomes the state chamber, where he easily gets a job. Chichikov immediately begins to please the boss, and even tries to look after his pretty daughter...

After some time, Chichikov became an attorney and, during the troubles of pledging the peasants, he formed a plan in his head, began to travel around the expanses of Rus', so that, having bought dead souls and pawning them in the treasury as if they were alive, he would receive money, perhaps buy a village and provide for future offspring...

Pavel Ivanovich CHICHIKOV lives according to his father’s behest: to save and increase every penny, using all ways and means.

A thought has matured in his head: to buy “dead souls” and turn into a fantastically rich man who will be loved, respected and celebrated for it.

A man with an ordinary appearance and a good education begins to implement his plan. He seeks his own approach to each landowner: he praises Manilov for his children and the structure of his life, Korobochka for his thriftiness, Sobakevich for his commercial spirit... He is an excellent psychologist, and the implementation of his plan was almost successful. But then there were still “bright minds of our time” who exposed the whole deception. There is no point in deceiving the state: you will lose honor and you will not gain honor. I think that Chichikov’s evolution “took” the wrong path, and the priest’s behests were not the same...

Manilov is a pleasant person in all respects. Sweet, delicate, courteous. His eyes are the color of the sky, he smiles all the time, but Gogol notices. They have too much sugar in them. There is no Loika in his speech. There are neat piles of ash on the table. Absolutely mismanagement Has no idea how many serfs he has. Any questions should be addressed to the clerk. An apple orchard could appear on his land, but instead we see some stunted birch trees and a complete absence of greenery.

The landowner MANILOV is worthless, stupid in his dreams, impractical. In his room there is expensive furniture, an elegant candlestick, and next to it, in contrast, there are chairs covered with rough matting and some kind of figurine of a disabled person. He himself seems crippled.

Manilov has an extraordinary lightness of thought. He will "project" a house with a long underground passage, or a stone bridge. Why he needs this - our hero himself does not know, especially since the bridge will be over the pond. His children, named after the great Greeks, are ill-mannered, undeveloped, and do not know how to behave correctly even at the dinner table. And who brings them the rational and eternal? Manilov himself, who has been reading the book for many years, is on page fourteen.

Conclusion: Manilov is outwardly pleasant, but internally he is an empty person, neither this nor that...

PLYUSHKIN is a “hole in humanity.” Gogol describes in detail the destroyed houses of his peasants, mountains of rotten bread, and his own home, which seemed like an invalid. Only the garden shines with eternal beauty, but this is a miracle of nature, and not the result of Plyushkin’s activities.

The figure of the landowner is strange. He doesn’t look like a woman or a man, but, most likely, like just a beggar creature to whom he wants to give alms. He has a lot of good, but greed, his desire to beg and accumulate led to an absolute moral decline.

His peasants are killing him like flies, he doesn’t trust people, he is hostile to the world.

Things were replaced for him real people. Gogol writes: “And a person could condescend to the same insignificance, pettiness, and nastiness!”

Presentation on the topic: Characteristics of heroes in the poem “Dead Souls” by N. V. Gogol

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Presentation on the topic: Characteristics of the heroes in the poem “Dead Souls” by N. V. Gogol

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In the poem “Dead Souls,” Gogol created a picture of contemporary Russia that was extraordinary in scope and breadth, depicting it in all its grandeur, but at the same time with all its vices. He managed to immerse the reader into the depths of the souls of his heroes with such force that the work has not ceased to make a stunning impression on readers over the years. At the center of the narrative of the poem is feudal Rus', a country in which the entire land with its riches, its people belonged to the ruling noble class. The nobility occupied a privileged position and was responsible for the economic and cultural development of the state. Representatives of this class are landowners, “masters” of life, owners of serf souls.

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Manilov The gallery of images of landowners is opened by Manilov, whose estate is called the front facade of landowner Russia. At the first meeting, this hero makes a pleasant impression of a cultured, delicate person. But even in this cursory author’s description one cannot help but notice the irony. In the appearance of this hero, a sugary sweetness clearly appears, as evidenced by the comparison of his eyes with sugar. Further, it becomes clear that under the pleasantly courteous behavior with people lies an empty soul. In the image of Manilov, many people are represented, about whom, according to Gogol, one can say: “people are so-so, neither this nor that, neither in the city of Bogdan nor in the village of Selifan.” They live in the countryside, have a penchant for refined, florid turns of speech, because they want to seem enlightened and highly educated people, look at everything with a calm gaze, and, smoking a pipe, dream of doing something good, for example, building a stone bridge across a pond and starting a there are benches on it. But all their dreams are meaningless and unrealizable.

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This is also evidenced by the description of the Manilov estate, which appears in Gogol. the most important technique characteristics of landowners: by the state of the estate one can judge the character of the owner. Manilov is not involved in farming: everything “went somehow by itself” for him; and his dreamy inaction is reflected in everything; an indefinite, light gray color predominates in the description of the landscape. Manilov attends social events because other landowners attend them. The same is true in family life and in the house. The spouses love to kiss, give toothpick cases, and do not show much concern for landscaping: there is always some kind of drawback in their house, for example, if all the furniture is upholstered in dandy fabric, there will definitely be two chairs covered in canvas.

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Manilov's character is expressed in his speech and in the way he behaves during the deal with Chichikov. When Chichikov suggested that Manilov sell him dead souls, he was at a loss. But, even realizing that the guest’s offer was clearly contrary to the law, he could not refuse such a pleasant person, and only began to think about “whether this negotiation would not be in accordance with civil regulations and future views of Russia?” The author does not hide the irony: a man who does not know how many peasants have died, who does not know how to organize his own economy, shows concern for politics. The surname Manilov corresponds to his character and was formed by the author from dialect word“manila” - one who beckons, promises and deceives, a flattering pleaser.

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Korobochka Another type of landowner appears before us in the image of Korobochka. Unlike Manilov, she is economical and practical, she knows the value of a penny. The description of her village suggests that she brought order to everyone. The net on the fruit trees and the cap on the scarecrow confirm that the housewife has her hands on everything and nothing goes to waste in her household. Looking around Korobochka's house, Chichikov notices that the wallpaper in the room is old and the mirrors are antique. But in front of everyone individual characteristics she is distinguished by the same vulgarity and “deadness” as Manilov.

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When selling an unusual product to Chichikov, she is afraid of selling it too cheap. After bargaining with Korobochka, Chichikov “was covered in sweat, like in a river: everything he was wearing, from his shirt to his stockings, was all wet.” The owner killed him with her cudgel-headedness, stupidity, stinginess and desire to delay the sale unusual goods. “Perhaps merchants will come in large numbers, and I’ll adjust the prices,” she says to Chichikov. She looks at dead souls the same way as at lard, hemp or honey, thinking that they too may be needed on the farm.

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NozdrevNa high road, in a wooden tavern I met Chichikov Nozdryov - “ historical person", whom I met back in the city. And it is in the tavern that you can most often meet such people, of whom, as the author notes, there are many in Rus'. Speaking about one hero, the author at the same time gives characteristics to people like him. The irony of the author lies in the fact that in the first part of the phrase he characterizes the Nozdrevs as “good and faithful comrades,” and then adds: “... and for all that, they can be beaten very painfully.” This type of people is known in Rus' under the name of the “broken fellow.” The third time they say “you” to an acquaintance, at fairs they buy everything that comes to mind: collars, smoking candles, a stallion, a dress for a nanny, tobacco, pistols, etc., thoughtlessly and easily spend money on carousing and card games. games, they like to lie and “mess up” a person for no reason. The source of his income, like that of other landowners, are serfs.

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Such qualities of Nozdryov as blatant lies, boorish attitude towards people, dishonesty, thoughtlessness, are reflected in his fragmentary, fast speech, in the fact that he constantly jumps from one subject to another, in his insulting, abusive, cynical expressions: “a kind of cattle breeder “,” “You’re a jerk for this,” “such rubbish.” He is constantly looking for adventure and does not do housework at all. This is evidenced by the unfinished repairs in the house, empty stalls, a faulty barrel organ, a lost britzka and the pitiful situation of his serfs, from whom he beats everything possible.

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Sobakevich Nozdryov gives way to Sobakevich. This hero represents the type of landowners for whom everything is distinguished by good quality and durability. The character of Sobakevich helps to understand the description of his estate: an awkward house, full-weight and thick logs from which the stable, barn and kitchen are built, dense peasant huts, portraits in the rooms depicting “heroes with thick thighs and unheard-of mustaches,” a walnut bureau on absurd four legs. In a word, everything looks like its owner, whom the author compares with “ average size bear,” emphasizing his animal nature. When depicting the image of Sobakevich, the writer widely uses the technique of hyperbolization; just remember his monstrous appetite.

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PlyushkinCompletes the gallery of persons with whom Chichikov enters into transactions, the landowner Plyushkin is “a hole in humanity.” Gogol notes that such a phenomenon is rare in Rus', where everything likes to unfold rather than shrink. The acquaintance with this hero is preceded by a landscape, the details of which reveal the soul of the hero. Dilapidated wooden buildings, dark old logs on the huts, roofs resembling a sieve, windows without glass, covered with rags, reveal Plyushkin as a bad owner with a deadened soul. But the picture of the garden, although dead and deaf, creates a different impression. When describing it, Gogol used happier and lighter colors - trees, “a regular sparkling marble column”, “air”, “cleanliness”, “neatness”... And through all this one can see the life of the owner himself, whose soul has faded away, like nature in the wilderness this garden.

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In Plyushkin’s house, too, everything speaks of the spiritual disintegration of his personality: piled-up furniture, a broken chair, a dried lemon, a piece of rag, a toothpick... And he himself looks like an old housekeeper, only his gray eyes, like mice, dart from under his high eyebrows. Everything dies, rots and collapses around Plyushkin. The story of the transformation of a smart person into a “hole in humanity,” which the author introduces us to, leaves an indelible impression. Chichikov quickly finds mutual language with Plyushkin. The “patched” master is only concerned about one thing: how to avoid incurring losses when making a deed of sale.

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However, in the chapter devoted to revealing Plyushkin’s character, there are many details that have a positive meaning. The chapter begins with a lyrical digression about youth; the author tells the story of the hero’s life; light colors predominate in the description of the garden; Plyushkin's eyes have not yet dimmed. On the hero’s wooden face you can still see “a flicker of joy” and a “warm ray.” All this suggests that Plyushkin, unlike other landowners, still has the possibility of moral revival. Plyushkin's soul was once pure, which means it can still be reborn. It is no coincidence that the “patched” master completes the gallery of images of “old world” landowners.

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The author sought not only to tell the story of Plyushkin, but also to warn readers that anyone could follow the path of this landowner. Gogol believed in spiritual rebirth Plyushkin, how he believed in the strength of Russia and its people. This is confirmed by numerous lyrical digressions, filled with deep lyricism and poetry.

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Gogol's poem "Dead Souls" is not without a significant amount acting characters. All heroes, according to their significance and the time period of action in the poem, can be divided into three categories: main, secondary and tertiary.

The main characters of "Dead Souls"

As a rule, in poems the number of main characters is small. The same tendency is observed in Gogol’s work.

Chichikov
The image of Chichikov is undoubtedly the key one in the poem. It is thanks to this image that the episodes of the narrative are connected.

Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov is distinguished by his dishonesty and hypocrisy. His desire to get rich by deception is discouraging.

On the one hand, the reasons for this behavior can be explained by the pressure of society and the priorities operating in it - a rich and dishonest person is more respected than an honest and decent poor person. Since no one wants to eke out their existence in poverty, the financial question and the problem of improving their material resources is always relevant and often borders on the norms of morality and integrity, which many are ready to cross.

The same situation happened with Chichikov. He, being a simple person by origin, he was actually deprived of the opportunity to make his fortune in an honest way, so he solved the problem that arose with the help of ingenuity, ingenuity and deception. The stinginess of “dead souls” as an idea is a hymn to his mind, but at the same time exposes the dishonest nature of the hero.

Manilov
Manilov became the first landowner to whom Chichikov came to buy souls. The image of this landowner is ambiguous. On the one hand, he creates a pleasant impression - Manilov is a pleasant and well-mannered person, but let us immediately note that he is apathetic and lazy.

Manilov is a person who always adapts to circumstances and never expresses his real opinion on this or that matter - Manilov takes the most favorable side.

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The image of this landowner is, perhaps, generally perceived as positive and pleasant. Korobochka is not smart, she is a stupid and, to some extent, uneducated woman, but at the same time she was able to successfully realize herself as a landowner, which significantly elevates her perception as a whole.

Korobochka is too simple - to some extent, her habits and habits resemble the lifestyle of peasants, which does not impress Chichikov, who aspires to aristocrats and life in high society, but it allows Korobochka to live quite happily and quite successfully develop her farm.

Nozdryov
Nozdryov, to whom Chichikov comes, after Korobochka, is perceived completely differently. And this is not surprising: it seems that Nozdryov was unable to fully realize himself in any field of activity. Nozdryov is a bad father who neglects communication with his children and their upbringing. He is a bad landowner - Nozdryov does not take care of his estate, but only wastes all his funds. Nozdryov’s life is the life of a man who prefers drinking, partying, cards, women and dogs.

Sobakevich
This landowner calls controversial opinion. On the one hand, he is a rude, manly person, but on the other hand, this simplicity allows him to live quite successfully - all the buildings on his estate, including the peasants' houses, are made to last - you won't find anything leaky anywhere, his peasants are well-fed and quite happy . Sobakevich himself often works together with peasants as equals and does not see anything unusual in this.

Plyushkin
The image of this landowner is perhaps perceived as the most negative - he is a stingy and angry old man. Plyushkin looks like a beggar, since his clothes are incredibly thin, his house looks like ruins, as do the houses of his peasants.

Plyushkin lives unusually frugally, but he does this not because there is a need for it, but because of a feeling of greed - he is ready to throw away a spoiled thing, but not to use it for good. That is why fabric and food rot in its warehouses, but at the same time its serfs walk around with their heads and tatters.

Minor characters

Minor characters There is also not much in Gogol's story. In fact, all of them can be characterized as significant figures in the county, whose activities are not related to landownership.

The Governor and his family
This is perhaps one of the most significant people in the county. In theory, he should be insightful, smart and reasonable. However, in practice everything turned out to be not quite so. The governor was a kind and pleasant man, but he was not distinguished by his foresight.

His wife was also a nice woman, but her excessive coquetry spoiled the whole picture. The governor's daughter was a typical cutesy girl, although in appearance she was very different from the generally accepted standard - the girl was not plump, as was customary, but was slender and cute.

That it was true that, due to her age, she was too naive and gullible.

Prosecutor
The image of the prosecutor defies significant description. According to Sobakevich, he was the only decent person, although, to be completely honest, he was still a “pig.” Sobakevich does not explain this characteristic in any way, which makes it difficult to understand his image. In addition, we know that the prosecutor was a very impressionable person - when Chichikov’s deception was discovered, due to excessive excitement, he dies.

Chairman of the Chamber
Ivan Grigorievich, who was the chairman of the chamber, was a nice and well-mannered man.

Chichikov noted that he was very educated, unlike most significant people in the district. However, his education does not always make a person wise and far-sighted.

This happened in the case of the chairman of the chamber, who could easily quote works of literature, but at the same time could not discern Chichikov’s deception and even helped him draw up documents for dead souls.

Chief of Police
Alexey Ivanovich, who performed the duties of police chief, seemed to have become accustomed to his work. Gogol says that he was able to ideally comprehend all the intricacies of the work and it was already difficult to imagine him in any other position. Alexey Ivanovich comes to any shop as if it were his own home and can take whatever his heart desires. Despite such arrogant behavior, he did not cause indignation among the townspeople - Alexey Ivanovich knows how to successfully get out of a situation and smooth out the unpleasant impression of extortion. So, for example, he invites you to come over for tea, play checkers, or watch a trotter.

We suggest following the image of Plyushkin in Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol’s poem “Dead Souls”.

Such proposals are not made spontaneously by the police chief - Alexey Ivanovich knows how to find a weak point in a person and uses this knowledge. So, for example, having learned that a merchant has a passion for card games, then immediately invites the merchant to a game.

Episodic and tertiary heroes of the poem

Selifan
Selifan is Chichikov's coachman. Like most ordinary people, he is an uneducated and stupid person. Selifan faithfully serves his master. Typical of all serfs, he likes to drink and is often absent-minded.

Parsley
Petrushka is the second serf under Chichikov. He serves as a footman. Parsley loves to read books, however, he does not understand much of what he reads, but this does not prevent him from enjoying the process itself. Parsley often neglects the rules of hygiene and therefore it gives off an incomprehensible smell.

Mizhuev
Mizhuev is Nozdryov's son-in-law. Mizhuev is not distinguished by prudence. At his core, he is a harmless person, but he loves to drink, which significantly spoils his image.

Feodulia Ivanovna
Feodulia Ivanovna is Sobakevich’s wife. She simple woman and in her habits she resembles a peasant woman. Although, it cannot be said that the behavior of aristocrats is completely alien to her - some elements are still present in her arsenal.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the images and characteristics of landowners in Nikolai Gogol’s poem “Dead Souls”

Thus, in the poem Gogol presents the reader with a wide system of images. And, although most of them are collective images and, in their structure, depict characteristic types of personalities in society, they still arouse interest among the reader.

Characteristics of the heroes of the poem “Dead Souls”: list of characters

Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol's poem "Dead Souls" was conceived as a large-scale picture of everything Russian society. Character traits of the main characters " Dead souls"are presented by the writer in such a way that they reflect every class of Russia in the 19th century. In his work, Gogol openly ridicules the corruption of the bureaucracy and the ignorance of the landowners. Only the first volume of the work was published: from the second volume, destroyed by Gogol himself, only a few chapters remained in drafts.

Characteristics of the heroes “Dead Souls”

Main characters

Minor characters

In the poem "Dead Souls" the heroes are endowed bright features, inherent in the landowner and bureaucratic class in Russia. The table shows short description characteristics of the characters, which will allow for a qualitative analysis of the work.

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