Ways to create an image of Chichikov in the novel "Dead souls" N. In. Gogol
Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov, the hero of the great works of the great author. In "Dead souls" N. In. Gogol reflected their thoughts about contemporary society, about the people and engines of their actions. The image of Chichikov has long been typical, that is, went far beyond the works. In ordinary life such Chichikovs are quite common. It's the people who won't stop for the sake of improving their status and career advancement; such people are always ready to sycophancy.
To assess the hero Chichikov, a thorough analysis of the works of N. In. Gogol the biography and all work of the writer, critical analysis of literature. In this essay will try to analyze how a reader faces Chichikov of the poem, what is its appearance, what is the nature, what are the actions and their motives, what is the author's assessment.
It is important to note that in addition to negative traits (adulation, donning masks), Chichikov are in some sense positive aspects: purposefulness, resourcefulness, etc. However, the positive traits Chichikov shows only when you achieve unworthy goals.
For the characteristics of the hero is also important, and a description of his childhood and youth, that is the past. Turning to Chichikov's past, you can see that he often showed positive qualities – modesty, thrift, patience. Pavel Ivanovich often denied themselves the most necessary, did not hesitate a large amount of work, saving time and money. Only after a certain accumulation of capital, Chichikov healed with taste and comfort, nothing does not denying. Chichikov was able to achieve what he wanted not only a fraud, but honest work, diligence and patience. This can not but cause a certain amount of respect.
Portrait of Chichikov, according to the author, is: "not handsome but not bad-looking, neither too fat nor too thin; it was not that old, however, and is not so that's too young." What Chichikov says about his appearance? The appearance of our hero suggests that Chichikov – average wealth and status of the master, which can easily seem a man of very high status — a Lieutenant Colonel, a captain or a landowner with a hundred peasants. Chichikov always wears a mask and seems to be someone else. Hero all can find a common language, adapting to the manners of the interlocutor and his status in society. But what Chichikov is real? – A few people know – only the author and the attentive reader.
