"Inspector": analysis. Gogol, "The Inspector General": Characteristics of the Heroes

Consider the famous play, which Nikolai Vasilyevich created in 1836, we will analyze it. Gogol "The Inspector General" (the work) estimated as a conglomeration of all the injustices that were incessantly going on in places, especially at a time when justice was absolutely necessary. The author described all the bad things he observed in society (in the bureaucratic sphere) and laughed at it. In addition to laughter, however, the reader also sees that Gogol ("The Inspector") describes the events happening bitterly.

We begin the analysis of the play with the indication of the main conflict.

Conflict in the play

On a funny coincidence, the construction of the conflict of this work is based. It is accompanied by a panic of officials who are afraid that their frauds may be disclosed. The city will soon be visited by an auditor, so the best option for them is to identify and bribe this person. The action of the work takes place around a deception, so familiar to officials, as analysis shows.

Gogol "Inspector" created in order to reveal the vices of the power of those typical of that time. The main conflict in the work is between the bureaucratic world, which embodies the autocratic system, and the people oppressed by it. The hostility of officials to the masses is already felt from the first lines. The people are subjected to violence and oppressed, although Gogol ("Inspector") did not directly reveal this conflict in the comedy. Analysis of it develops in the background. In the play, this conflict is complicated by another - between the "auditor" and the bureaucratic apparatus. Disclosure of this conflict allowed Gogol to sharply expose and convexly describe both the representatives of the local uyezd authorities and the small capital official who came to the city, and also show their antipopular nature at the same time.

Bribery and corruption in the work

All the heroes of the comedy have their sins, as one can see through its analysis. Gogol (The Inspector General) notes that each of them, because of the unfair performance of his official duties, fears the forthcoming visit of the auditor. Officials are not able to reason with fear. They believe that the self-confident and insolent Khlestakov is an inspector. Progressing dangerous disease - a lie - shows Gogol ("Inspector"). Analysis of the work can not be done without emphasizing this particular feature of it.

The author with irony and accurately denounces the issue of bribes. The blame for bribery and corruption, in his opinion, lies on both sides. However, this is so common for the society that officials at the mention of money by an imaginary auditor sigh with relief: it can be bribed, which means that everything will be settled. Bribery, therefore, is taken for granted and natural. The absence of positive officials in the play is very familiar to readers of any time. After all, "revisor" in Russia has not yet ceased, despite all the upheavals.

A lot of visitors are asking for Khlestakov. There are so many of them that they have to make their way through the windows. Requests and complaints are doomed to remain unanswered. Officials, in turn, do not mind the fact that it is necessary to be humiliated. Before the authorities, they are ready to croak, because the payoff will begin with his departure - they can recoup their subordinates, humiliating them. The society destroys low morality, says Gogol ("The Inspector General"). Analysis of the work allows you to note that in the play it accompanies anyone who has achieved at least some kind of power.

Stupidity and ignorance of officials

Khlestakov understands that the officials who met him are not educated and stupid. This allows the protagonist of the play not even to work hard to remember the lie he has said. Officials always echo him, presenting Khlestakov in deceitful form. It's profitable for everyone, no one is embarrassed by lies. The main thing is that Khlestakov can get money, and officials can take a breath.

Latitude of generalizations of characters, inestimable images

With a letter notifying about the upcoming verification, the play, which was created by N. V. Gogol ("The Inspector"), begins. Analyzing it, it can be noted that it also ends. The final of the work becomes laconic - the truth is opened by Khlestakov's letter. It remains only to wait for this auditor. There is no doubt that officials will once again repeat the flattering bribery. Change of characters on the outcome will not affect - before immorality has reached. Officials will change in time with their own kind, as the corruption of man comes from personal uncontrollability, and not from power.

Carrying out the analysis of Gogol's comedy "The Inspector General", we note that the breadth of the generalization of characters in the play is expressed in the fine finishing of characters acting in comedy. In addition, the introduction of non-historical images expands the gallery of actors. These are vivid characters of life, which contribute to the deepening of the characteristics of people who are brought out on stage. For example, this is Khlestakov's father, his Petersburg friend Tryapichkin, the housekeeper Avdotya, the son and wife of Dobchinsky, the innkeeper Vlas, the daughter of the Strawberries, the infantry captain who beat Piotr Khlestakov, the visiting inspector, the quarterly Prokhorov and others.

Typical for Nicholas Russia life phenomena

Mentioned in the comedy are various life phenomena, which for Nicholas Russia of that time were typical. This creates a wide panorama of the life of society. Thus, the merchant profits from the construction of the bridge, and the governor helps him in this. The judge sits on the judge's chair for 15 years, but still can not figure out the next memorandum. The governor celebrates his name day in and day out twice, expecting gifts from merchants for them. The postmaster opens up other people's letters. The district doctor does not speak Russian.

Abuses of officials

A lot of abuse of officials is said in the comedy. All of them were characteristic of the era of brutal tyranny. A married locksmith illegally shaved his forehead. A non-commissioned officer was carved. Arrestants are not given provisions. The amount appropriated for the construction of a charitable institution of the church is spent at its own discretion, and the report says that the church burned down. The governor locked the merchant in the room and made him eat herring. Patients have dirty caps, which give them a resemblance to blacksmiths.

Absence of a positive hero

It should be noted that readers will learn about the criminal acts committed by officials, from their lips, and not from the actions shown on the stage of the work "The Inspector General" (Gogol). The analysis of heroes allows to reveal some other interesting features. Confirmation that unlawful acts are committed in the bureaucratic world are also complaints of people oppressed by officials, especially by the governor. The center of gravity is transferred to socio-political phenomena. Gogol did not introduce into his play a positive hero, a reasoner and a bearer of virtuous qualities, which is the mouthpiece of the author's thoughts. The most positive hero is laughter, which will destroy the public vices and foundations of the autocratic regime.

The image of Khlestakov

The image of Khlestakov is central to the work. Let's analyze it. Gogol "auditor" portrayed easily orientated in the current situation. For example, wanting to show off before his fiancée, Mary Antonovna, he attributes himself to the work "Yuri Miloslavsky" by Zagoskin, but the girl remembers his true author. Hopeless, it would seem, the situation was created. However, Khlestakov here quickly finds a way out. He says that there is another work with the same name that belongs to him.

Lack of memory

The lack of memory is an important feature of Khlestakov's image. For him there is no future and no past. It is concentrated only on the present. Khlestakov, by virtue of this, is incapable of selfish and self-interested calculations. The hero lives for only one minute. Its natural state is a constant transformation. Having carried out an effective analysis of Gogol's "Inspector General", you will see that Khlestakov, taking this or that style of behavior, instantaneously reaches the highest point in it. However, what is easily acquired is easily lost. Falling asleep by the Field Marshal or the Commander-in-Chief, he wakes up to be an insignificant person.

Speech of Khlestakov

The speech of this hero characterizes him as a petty Petersburg official pretending to be highly educated. He likes to use tricky literary stamps for the beauty of the syllable. In his language at the same time there are vulgar and abusive language, especially in relation to the common people. Khlestakov Osip, his servant, calls the "fool" and "cattle", and the owner of the tavern cries "scoundrels!", "Canals!", "Loafers!". The speech of this hero is jerky, which indicates his inability to stop his attention on something. It conveys its spiritual poverty.

Two centers of the play

Khlestakov in the work is a person drawn. He acts and lives according to the logic of the development of relations in which the governor has appointed him. At the same time, surprises that are manifested in the actions and speeches of this hero also determine the development of the action of the play. This, for example, is the "scene of lies," Khlestakov's explanation of the love of his daughter and mother at the same time, his proposal to Marya Antonovna, his irretrievable and unexpected departure. In Gogol's play there are two centers and two persons who direct and conduct the development of the action: Khlestakov and the governor. The analysis of the play "Inspector General" Gogol will continue to characterize the image of the latter.

Image of the governor

The governor (Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky Anton Antonovich) is the head of the city in which the comedy that interests us is taking place. This is a "very clever", "aged in the service" man. His features are tough and rude, like everyone who, from the lowest ranks, began a heavy service. The governor at the beginning of the play reads the letter to his subordinates. It informs about the arrival of the auditor. This news greatly frightened officials. In fear, the governor orders to "equip" the city for his arrival (expel extra patients from the hospital, bring the teachers in the schools into the proper kind, cover the unfinished buildings with fences, etc.).

Anton Antonovich assumes that the auditor has already arrived and lives incognito somewhere. The landowners Bobchinsky and Dobchinsky find him in the person of Khlestakov, a petty official with nothing to suspect. The governor, believing that Khlestakov is the same auditor, can not dissuade himself from this. He believes in everything, even the fantastic crooks of the "inspector" - to this extent, much servility in the governor.

When his daughter, Marya Antonovna, wins Khlestakov, the clerk began to speculate about the benefits that his relationship with the "important person" promises, and decided that it was "glorious to be a general." To the depths of the soul insulted the mayor by the unexpected exposure of Khlestakov. He finally comes to the conclusion that he took a "rag", "icicle" for an important person. The governor, after experiencing a humiliating shock, spiritually sees, for the first time in his life. He says that for the first time he sees "pig snouts" instead of individuals.

Concluding the analysis of the comedy NV. Gogol "Inspector", we add that the comic figure of it in the finale of the comedy grows into a tragic one. Tragedy becomes most apparent in the silent scene when it becomes known about the arrival of this auditor.