"The Minor": a brief retelling. "Inexcitement" of Fonvizin: content

In 1782, a new comedy by D.I. Fonvizin. A short retelling of "Minor" will help to understand the work. In order to reveal the essence of the comedy, we will read it in detail.

Below is a short narrative of "The Minor" for action.

The first action. Start

Well, let's start - a brief retelling of "The Minor" in the abbreviation. The action begins in a village belonging to the family of the Prostakovs. Ms. Prostakova is angry, angry with Trishka. After all, he sewed a narrow caftan for her son. Husband Prostakova also agrees with this, he is accustomed to subjecting the opinion of his wife. Strongly agree with her brother, Taras Skotinin.

Kaftan is what Mitrofan needs for the collusion of his uncle. This is due to Sophia, who is a relative, although distant. She's already been an orphan for six months: her father died in her infancy, and her mother just "left". They decided to take Sophia not because of "family bonds", but in order to take control of her estate. The only one of her close relatives, Uncle Starodum, had long since left for Siberia, where he had no news from him. Therefore, in the family of Prostakov consider that he has long since died.

Skotinin wants to marry Sophia. Again, by calculation: he wants to take possession of her estate, in which many pigs are found. These animals are his passion. Sophia does not even suspect this.

Sophia is a rich heiress

A brief retelling of "Nedorosl" (Fonvizin DI) continues. The girl receives a letter. It is from Starodom. And this means that he did not die. This is not pleased with Ms. Prostakova, whose plans were violated. She does not give up so simply: having decided to accuse Sophia of deception, Prostakova says that this is perhaps some love letter. True, she can not check this, because she is illiterate. And her husband and brother also can not boast of literacy. Pravdin comes to their aid. The resident with the permission of Sophia read the letter. The letter says that Starodum decides to appoint Sophia an heiress. Then it becomes the heir of capital, which will bring 10 thousand a year. Immediately Prostakov gets an idea: after all, Sofia is now a profitable party, so you can try to marry Mitrofanushka. But on this brief retelling of the 1 action of "Nedorosl" does not end.

In the village of Prostakov there are soldiers, and with them an officer at the head. The officer's name is Milo. This frightens Ms. Prostakov. Her husband calms, saying that the officer will not allow confusion in the camp of soldiers.

Second action

Continue a brief narrative of the story "Nedorosl", where in the second act officer Milo met his longtime and good friend Pravdin. From it, Milo learns that he is a member of the local government. And here he is with one important goal: the ability to identify "the evil ignoramuses" who live in various villages and estates. It is necessary for him to identify those landowners who cruelly and unfairly treat their domestic servants and servants. In the family of the Prostakovs, he also found here such negligent landlords.

In turn, Milo tells his friend that he has a chosen one, whom he has not seen for six months and which he fervently loves. And recently, he learned that his distant relatives took away his love. At this very time, he sees his love.

Applicants for the role of groom

Sophia and Milo are glad that they met. Sophia told Milo that she was going to be forcibly given for her son Prostakov, Mitrofan. Milo this news makes me jealous, but only until he learns more about his "competitor".

A brief retelling of "The Minor," action 2, continues with the fact that Skotinin, interfering without ceremony in the conversation, also makes claims to the "hand and heart" of Sophia. Pravdin informs him that he is not the only candidate for Sophia. Learning that his nephew is his competition, he is furious.

Mitrofanushka, when he goes to school, comes across to Skotinin, who wants to "find out his relations with him." He almost rushes at his nephew with his fists, but Yeremeyevna protects him in time, covering himself. She manages to drive away Skotinin.

Mitrofanushka is a "grief" pupil

A short retelling of "Nedorosl" continues with the fact that Mitrofanushka's teachers are his: Pafnutich, by the name of Tsyfirkin, and Sidorych, named Kuteikin. Tsyfirkin (retired sergeant) teaches arithmetic. Kuteykin teaches Mitrofanushka literacy, with the help of the Psalter, and also the Chasoslov. Kuteykin himself is a sexton.

Mitrofan does not want to study. He says to the mother that after the uncle's "task" he does not think anything. Eremeevna briefly tells about the collision that happened between Skotinin and Mitrofan. Prostakov, trying to comfort his son, said about his soon marriage. She immediately orders to feed the teachers with lunch.

Prostakova remained dissatisfied with the way Mironfana was interceded by Eremeevna. And she expressed this to Eremeevna. From this, she cries, and she is reassured by "teachers."

Third action

Continue a brief retelling. 3 action "Nedorosl" begins with the fact that comes Starodum. Before meeting the hosts, he decides to talk with his old acquaintance Pravdin. Starodumus surrenders to memories, as when Peter 1 his father served. He considers these times to be "golden." Starodum comes to this estate in order to free his niece from "these ignoramuses." Therefore, he left his service so soon. He also talks about injustice, when not service, but the nobility play a role. In this connection, he was "circumvented by rank." When Starodum retired, he moved to the court in St. Petersburg, but quickly realized that it was not him.

Fight

Starodum finally saw his niece, promising to take her away from the prostakov estate. This conversation is interrupted due to the sudden appearance of the "fighting" Skotinin and Prostakova. Milo is trying to separate them. Starodum is very, very entertaining, it is funny to look at this scene.

Ms. Prostakova is somewhat unpleasantly annoyed by the fact that the stranger is having fun, but as soon as she understands who is before her, she changes instantly: she immediately begins to crawl, in tone and manner of conversation, servility is manifested. She wants to persuade Starodum to make a decision about her son's marriage to Sophia.

The fate of Sophia is being decided

Starodum, deciding not to go around the bush, says of his decision: he wants to take Sophia to Moscow. There he is going to marry her for a good young man, who has many virtues. For many, this news was amazing and even discouraging. Sophia was more struck by this news than anyone else. Starodum also says that the choice of the groom is something that depends solely on Sophia. This gives a lot of hope to many.

Nedorosl Mitrofanushka

Ms. Prostakova decides to tell Starodum about how educated her Mitrofanushka is. In this she owes a lot to Vralman, a German who has been in her service for 5 years. At the same time, he receives more than other teachers from Prostakova. Three hundred rubles a year is his earnings, while the rest - only ten rubles. Vralman teaches Mitrofanushka to French and other sciences.

Then we learn that Kuteykin and Tsyfirkin are sad that their teaching is of little use. Arithmetic and reading and writing are not given to Mitrofan. And all because of Vralman, who indulges the whims of a lazy student.

Mother also interferes, often at the lessons interrupting Tsyfirkin, who asks Mitrofan tasks. She considers arithmetic an empty science. In her opinion: "No money - what to count? The money is there - and without Pafnutich it will be considered good. " As a result, Tsyfirkina is replaced by Kuteykin. But then Vralman intervenes when Mitrofanushka starts pointless repeating the lines from Chasoslov. He says that you can do without writing. In his opinion, Mitrofanushka needs only to know how to live in the world. Therefore, he lets Mitrofanushka frolic. This is very disliked Tsyfirkin and Kuteikin, who want to beat Vralman. But he manages to escape in time from imminent reprisals.

Short retelling of "The Minor", 4 action

A brief retelling of "The Nedorosl" (Fonvizin DI): Sophia reads the book of the author Fenelon, in which it is written about the education of secular girls. Starodum decides to talk with her about virtue, about her manifestations. Having received a letter from the Count of Chestan, Starodum finds out that he sees his nephew as Sophia's husband. Starodub reflects on Milo, whom he considers worthy of the party Sophia. Sophia admits her love for Milo. Acquainted with Milo, Starodum understands that this is a worthy young man. He is glad that his niece made such a choice. He could not even dream about the best. He blesses this marriage.

On the stage again the suitors

Appears Skotinin, who asks that Starodomum blessed him and Sophia. When talking, he shows himself to be a stupid person. Starodumus ridicules him.

Ms. Prostakova is interested in whether Starodum's rest does not interfere with the rest. In order not to disturb the guest, she makes the whole house tiptoe. She asks Starodum to examine Mitrofanushka. Mitrofan shows his ignorance. Mother, trying to protect her son, says that he will live, without sciences.

On the question of Mitrofan about the marriage, Starodub says that there is no such thing. After all, Sophia is already "conspiring for another." Prostakov is running around the room angrily, building various plans, as if not to let Sophia leave.

Fifth action, last

A brief retelling of the comedy "The Minor" comes to an end. Pravdin and Starodum talk. Trying to decide how to deal with Prostakova, how to change her evil nature. There is a decision: to take care of the estate of the Prostakovs in order to prevent such in the future. Then they talk about the king, about his virtues, and later about the goodwill of his subjects - the nobles.

Milo successfully defeats Sophia from Eremeevna and the courtyard people belonging to Prostakov. They wanted by force to drag Sophia into the carriage, which was to take her to the church, for the wedding with Mitrofanushka.

Pravdin believes that this act by Prostakov gives an occasion to complain about it to the government. This would be a serious punishment for Prostakov. She belittles them to spare her. Milon and Starodum decide that she is a low person, but they will not complain. Now they understand that it can not be changed. And Prostakova immediately proves this: after realizing that she is forgiven, she decides to arrange reprisals against her people. And all because of the fact that they could not hold Sophia. Pravdin quickly knocks out the aggressively-minded Prostakov by extracting a paper about the custody of her estate.

Skotinin quickly retreats, wisely deciding that he can get himself "under the deal." Pravdin also refuses Prostakova and in the postponement, which, in his opinion, the family does not need.

Decoupling

Our very short retelling of "The Minor" comes to an end with the fact that Starodum will find out in Vralmane his coachman, whom he takes back to his service at his request. Kuteykin demands money for his work, Tsyfirkin refuses his salary, because, in his opinion, he did not deserve it. After all, he could not train Mitrofanushka. For such a noble gesture Pravdin and Milon reward Tsyfirkin, Kuteikin is shamed.

Sophia, Starodum and Milon say goodbye to Pravdin. Prostakov, in grief, rushes to his last hope, his son, but he only tries to get rid of it. Prostakov from this even more suffers. Sophia even wants to console Prostakov, she pities her. Prostakov thinks that such a minor can be corrected only in the service, where he will be the most suitable place. Starodum also points out Pravdin to Prostakov and says that here they are, "the fruits of maliciousness, worthy of their parents." Thus ends a short retelling of the work "The Minor."