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.
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. This is also evidenced by the description of Manilov’s estate, which is Gogol’s most important method of characterizing 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 at home. 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.
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 the dialect word “manila” - the one who beckons, promises and deceives, a flattering pleaser.
A different 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 with all her individual characteristics, she is distinguished by the same vulgarity and “dead-heartedness” as Manilov. 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 of 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 might be needed on the farm.
On the high road, in a wooden tavern, I met Chichikov Nozdryov, a “historical man” whom he had 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. 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.
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 to a “medium-sized bear,” emphasizing its animal essence. When depicting the image of Sobakevich, the writer widely uses the technique of hyperbolization; just remember his monstrous appetite. Landowners like Sobakevich are evil and cruel serf owners who never missed their profits. “Sobakevich’s soul seemed to be covered with such a thick shell that whatever was tossing and turning at the bottom of it did not produce absolutely any shock on the surface,” says the author. His body became incapable of expressing emotional movements. In bargaining with Chichikov, the main character trait of Sobakevich is revealed - his uncontrollable desire for profit.
The gallery of persons with whom Chichikov enters into transactions is completed by the landowner Plyushkin - “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.
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 a common language with Plyushkin. The “patched” master is only concerned about one thing: how to avoid incurring losses when making a deed of sale.
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. 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 the spiritual revival of Plyushkin, just as he believed in the strength of Russia and its people. This is confirmed by numerous lyrical digressions filled with deep lyricism and poetry.
Sobakevich is a landowner to whom Chichikov offers a lucrative deal for the sale of “dead” souls. The character complements the image gallery created by. Initially, the writer planned to create three volumes of the work, starting from the composition “Hell - Purgatory - Paradise,” but later abandoned this plan. Literary scholars still analyze and dissect the characteristics and descriptions of characters in order to analyze the poem.
History of creation
The book “Dead Souls” was born thanks to. In his memoirs, Gogol wrote that Pushkin motivated him to create the work and even gave him the idea of the plot for it. The poet told his friend a funny story that he heard while in exile in Chisinau. The retelling of the joke reached Gogol 15 years after the event. It was about a scoundrel who bought dead souls from landowners in order to get a bank loan.
In that era, such incidents were not uncommon, and the idea appropriated was used by more than one scammer. The plot and images of the characters are described in detail and detail, and the reality of that era allowed the reader to penetrate the narrative.
Work on the poem began in 1835, shortly before the writing of The Inspector General. The idea did not seem exciting to the writer, so the work was difficult. Having finished the play and returning from a trip to Europe, Gogol attempted to finish the work. Chapters were rewritten several times, and the work was delayed. The book was completed in 1841. Arriving from abroad in Russia, the author presented the creation for consideration by the censorship committee.
In Moscow, the book was received with distrust, so Gogol turned to Alexander Belinsky for help. The critic helped the author, and “Dead Souls” was published in St. Petersburg in 1842.
Biography
The “mortality” of the hero’s soul is similar to that shown by others. The heroes' lifestyle is comfortable, and they do not intend to change it. They have no life goals, and their souls are callous and immobile. The heroes have no relatives, or they do not take part in the life of the family. There is a feeling as if the landowners appeared out of nowhere.
The meaning of the first and last name of each landowner described in the work is important. Sobakevich's portrait is based on associations with animals. The author compares Mikhailo Semenovich to a large, clumsy bear and even rewards the hero with a tailcoat of a similar shade. The perception of the hero's inner world begins with acquaintance with his appearance.
Sobakevich approached all issues thoroughly, which made him different from his neighbors and earned the respect of the public. The description of the estate, the interior and the character’s attitude towards the household suggests that he is not in poverty. The landowner wants the peasants to have material foundations, realizing that the fate of his estate largely depends on the well-being of the serfs. In this matter, nobility is mixed with greed. Despite all of Sobakevich’s shortcomings, he cannot be called a stingy person. This distinguishes him from Plyushkin, who lives from hand to mouth. For the glutton Sobakevich, a meal is a pleasure, but for the author it is another way to emphasize the animal nature in the hero.
A man of strong build, standing firmly on his feet, Sobakevich adheres to maximalism in everything, preferring large amounts of food. The author calls his hero “man-fist”. He is a man who gives preference to the carnal, the worldly. This character has physical strength, but appears as a rude, clumsy creature. He has good health, a large physique and an appearance reminiscent of the type of epic heroes.
The surname Sobakevich seems to indicate animal origin. The man has a strong grip, is rude to people around him, and has a “dog-like” disposition. At the same time, the landowner is cunning and seeks his own benefit and convenience in everything. His straightforwardness and rudeness are amazing. Sobakevich does not believe in anything and is inclined to judge others. The telling surname and description of his appearance exaggerate his image.
Sobakevich condemns officials, but builds mutually beneficial relationships with them. The master does not like to study and hates those who promote intellectual interests and a passion for acquiring new knowledge. In education, Sobakevich sees opportunities that can shake the conditions that are comfortable for his existence.
"Dead Souls"
Mikhailo Semenovich Sobakevich deserves special attention from readers. The reader gets to know him long before the plot begins. The author describes the hero’s house, the estate as a whole, and only after that reveals the features of his character. The estate and the manor house are distinguished by their quality, and Chichikov first notices the reliability of the buildings upon entering Sobakevich’s village. The landowner's estate was practical without unnecessary decorations and completely coincided with his image. Every detail that accompanied Sobakevich in the house is similar to him.
The peasants lived peacefully under the auspices of such a master. Satiety and well-being represented his meaning in life. Sobakevich, in a conversation with Chichikov, demonstrates his acumen and talent as a businessman. He quickly avoids hints, calling things by their proper names, and even manages to fool Chichikov around his finger.
The landowner wrote the list of deceased peasants in his own hand, explaining in detail who was who during his lifetime. Calculation, ingenuity and cynicism motivated him. The result of the transaction left both participants satisfied.
Film adaptations
Directors, inspired by classic literary works, filmed Gogol's work. The first film was released in 1909. It was a black-and-white silent film by Pyotr Chardynin, in which Sobakevich was played by Vasily Stepanov.
Several decades later, in 1960, Leonid Trauberg staged a film-play based on the plot of the poem. In the work on the project, they used a dramatization of the work, which belonged to the pen and was written in 1930. He acted as Sobakevich.
Director Alexander Belinsky also made a television play based on the book in 1969. Sobakevich was played by Yuri Tolubeev in the production.
The premiere of the next film adaptation took place in 1984 thanks to director Mikhail Schweitzer. He appeared in the image of Sobakevich.
The first television series based on Gogol's works was released in 2005. Pavel Lungin released a project called “The Case of Dead Souls.” The role of Sobakevich went to.
Quotes
A skillful businessman, Sobakevich did not want to botch a profitable deal. Demonstrating his scope, he boasted to Chichikov, using his favorite expressions:
“When I have pork, bring the whole pig to the table, lamb – bring the whole lamb, goose – the whole goose!”
The hero did not mince words, describing his worldview and trying to prove that his way of life has its advantages and is much more honest than others:
“I know them all: they are all scammers, the whole city there is like this: a scammer sits on a scammer and drives the scammer.”
Honest stories about his point of view did not prevent Sobakevich from cheating, boldly twisting the guest around his finger and imposing a price on the dead serfs:
“Really, it’s inexpensive! Another scammer will deceive you, sell you rubbish, not souls; but for me it’s like a tough nut, everything is selected: not a craftsman, but some other healthy guy.”
Mikhailo Semyonovich Sobakevich is one of the landowners of Gogol’s poem “Dead Souls”, to whom the main character went. After visiting Nozdryov, Chichikov goes to Sobakevich. Everything in his house looks awkward, there is no symmetry.
In appearance, Sobakevich is a man resembling a bear and a dog. The way the landowner's home is furnished gives the impression that Sobakevich is a good owner; his peasants do not need food or clothing at all.
Sobakevich is driven by monetary calculations, but at the same time he is not at all stupid. His prudence makes him efficient, but at the same time he remains ponderous, uncouth and rude. The need for money is that it must pay for and provide for all his carnal needs. Sobakevich’s body exists at the expense of his soul, which, due to his habits, is doomed to death.
Sobakevich can be called a “slave of the stomach.” Food for him is almost the most important thing in life. The food is simple, but good and plentiful. Sobakevich resembles a bear: large, heavy-set, club-footed; nature didn’t think long about his appearance: “it took an ax once and the nose came out, it took enough another time and the lips came out...”. In Sobakevich’s large body, the soul freezes, spiritually motionless. Sobakevich vehemently opposes education and science.
Sobakevich scolds everyone: the only decent person for him is the prosecutor, “and even that one, to tell the truth, is a pig.” The landowner is not even surprised by Chichikov’s offer to sell him the dead souls of the peasants, since dead people for him are just goods. He sets a high price by praising non-existent peasants, describing them as they were in life.
Sobakevich image 9th grade
Gogol, in his famous poem, presented a whole gallery of human characters, embodying them in grotesque images of heroes. In each of them, he showed the most striking individual features inherent in Russian society.
One of them is Mikhail Semenovich Sobakevich.
He appears fourth in a row of landowners whom Chichikov turned to regarding the purchase of dead souls. When describing his appearance, the author resorts to comparison with a bear. He resembles him both in his face and clumsy habits, and in his remarkable strength. And his name is appropriately bearish - Mikhail.
This image refers the reader to Russian fairy tales about a big, strong, but at the same time very kind Toptygin. But in Gogol he becomes Sobakevich. All the names of the characters in the poem are telling. They embody the main feature of the character's character. And therefore, Mikhail Semenovich, from being strong and kind, becomes constantly swearing and dissatisfied.
He calls the chief of police a swindler, the governor a robber. Everyone with him is bad, liars and dishonest. But at the same time, when he needed to, he calmly lied to the chairman of the chamber that he had sold the coachman Mikheev, although he knew about his death.
Describing his estate, the author points out that all surrounding objects are in harmony with the character of the owner. The environment is strong and awkward. Sobakevich knows how to count his money well, so he watches over his serfs, but not because of some kind of philanthropy, but because they are also his property, generating income. He was the only one of all who immediately understood Chichikov’s intentions, was not at all surprised by them, but only saw his own benefit in this matter and sold the dead souls at the highest price.
Having no interests other than the desire to eat heartily, scolding everything new and incomprehensible, from French food to German doctors, Sobakevich appears on the pages of the poem as another example of the Russian noble class.
In this image, Gogol collected and showed all the inertia and limitations of Russian society. It is no coincidence that he notices that in St. Petersburg there are people like his hero.
Characteristics of the landowner Sobakevich
The landowner Sobakevich is one of the main characters on whom Gogol focused his attention.
Semenovich, as his relatives called him, was an excellent host. True, looking at his yard, one could doubt it, since not everything was perfect, like other wealthy landowners, but all his buildings, houses were tall and strong, and most importantly, strong. His estate is surrounded by a thick, strong wooden fence. At that time, such a fence was an indicator that people lived richly.
The author describes the hero as a big and clumsy man. He is not fat per se, just a well-fed man. The interior of his house is more reminiscent of a brown bear's den. Large and strong chairs, massive beds. The beauty of the furniture and the interior of the rooms are not important to him; functionality is important to him, first of all. Huge paintings hang throughout the house, in heavy wooden frames. They depict military commanders and generals. Everything in the house looks like Sobakevich’s texture, from the chair to the bed. They are as massive as he is. The hero himself is rude, stubborn and straightforward. He is not afraid of anyone. He can say to a person’s face everything that he thinks about him.
But at the same time he is very generous. When a guest comes to the house, the owner sets a magic table. He doesn’t skimp on food and loves to eat delicious food. Sobakevech is an excellent conversationalist.
His hobby is farming. He has hardworking peasants with whom he finds a common language. He knows everyone by name, knows who died, who worked before. The peasants treat him with great respect. They like to work for such a person. People are pleased that they are remembered and respected. Every day Sobakevich comes to the workers in the morning and asks how everyone is doing. If there are any problems, he is always happy to help. He values people very much.
Sobakevich is a cunning landowner, he bargains with Chichikov, bargaining for 100 rubles for one dead soul.
This hero has no soul. He understands perfectly well that Chichikov is a deceiver, so he himself is happy to enrich himself from this deal. Therefore, Sobakevich can also be called a deceiver.
Option 4
In N. V. Gogol’s poem “Dead Souls,” readers are presented with a whole gallery of bright, memorable grotesque images of Russian landowners, mercilessly ridiculed by the power of the writer’s great satirical talent. One of these characters visited by Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov was the landowner Mikhailo Semyonovich Sobakevich.
Describing Sobakevich’s appearance, the author compares him to a bear. Large, heavy, strong, clumsy, he resembles this beast in face, habits, and remarkable strength. The manner of moving was also bearish - Sobakevich managed to constantly step on everyone’s feet. Even his name is appropriate - Mikhailo. Characterizing the appearance of this hero, Gogol notes that he is one of those about whom they say that he is “not well cut, but tightly sewn.” The same can be said about the things surrounding Sobakevich. His home resembles a den, furnished with awkward, but strong, good-quality furniture.
Sobakevich’s farm leaves the same impression of clumsiness and good strength. His house, outbuildings, peasant huts - everything indicates that Sobakevich is a good owner. He knows how to find a common language with peasants, knows about their problems and needs. But all this does not come from the kindness of his soul. Mikhailo Semyonovich is smart and understands perfectly well that the better conditions he creates for his serfs, the better they will work and the more income he can get from this. Well, he needs money to satisfy his carnal needs, the main one of which is the love of hearty food. Sobakevich not only loves and knows how to eat himself, he, like a hospitable host, generously treats his guests, as Pavel Ivanovich had the opportunity to verify.
The fact that Sobakevich is far from stupid is evidenced by the fact that he, the only one of all the landowners, immediately understood Chichikov’s intentions and charged an exorbitant price for dead souls, as for living people. Compiling a list of dead serfs, Sobakevich described in detail their character, skills, and habits, which once again confirms that Mikhailo Semyonovich is a zealous owner who knows well the business in which he is engaged.
As you know, all the names of the characters in Gogol’s poem are “speaking”. What does the surname Sobakevich tell us? The fact that this character is rude, is always dissatisfied with everything and is inclined to scold city officials, calling them “robbers”, “swindlers” and “Christ-sellers”. Among them, he considered one prosecutor to be a decent person, and even that one, in his opinion, was a pig. However, here, perhaps, it is difficult to disagree with Mikhail Semyonovich.
Essay 5
“Dead Souls” is a poem written by N.V. Gogol in the first half of the 19th century. In the work, the writer reflected the images of the people of his time, endowing the landowners with satiristic features that ridiculed their vices.
Sobakevich Mikhailo Semenych is a landowner, the “fourth” seller of dead souls, to whom Chichikov came. Sobakevich’s exact age is not known; it is only reported that he lives in his “fifties.” Outwardly, the hero looks like a bear, he is distinguished by a strong physique and good health. Sobakevich is straightforward, he does not have delicacy and courtesy. The landowner speaks poorly of all his neighbors; it is rare that Sobakevich can say something good about anyone.
The estate and houses in the village are made of durable wood, they are practical and comfortable, but at the same time devoid of any decoration. Sobakevich believes that the main task of residential buildings is to protect people from wind and rain; aesthetic beauty for the landowner is an excess, devoid of meaning. Sobakevich works on an equal basis with his peasants; unlike other landowners, he does not see anything wrong with physical labor. For Sobakevich this is a natural activity.
Sobakevich is married, relations within the family are friendly. With his wife, the landowner is soft and gentle, as much as his character allows him. Sobakevich also has good relations with the peasants; he knows every person living in the village. He speaks of them as good workers.
Among the hero’s affections, his love for food should be highlighted. Sobakevich appreciates simple food, despises French cuisine, and speaks with disgust about eating frogs and offal.
Sobakevich is a cunning and calculating person. Chichikov spoke to him about the sale of dead souls “very distantly.” However, the landowner immediately realized the benefits of the deal and set a fairly high price. Noticing Chichikov's amazement, Mikhailo Semenych began to talk about the dead peasants as wonderful workers.
It cannot be said that Sobakevich is a strictly negative character. His image contains both positive and negative features. However, in my opinion, Sobakevich, unlike Plyushkin, is not a “dead” soul. He cares not only about himself and his well-being, but also about his peasants.
The image and characteristics of Sobakevich
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When we talk about aristocrats, what often appears in our imagination is a fit, slender, handsome young man. When it comes to landowners, we are always lost, because in literature we often see two types of such heroes. The former try to imitate aristocrats and are used mainly in comic situations, since imitation is more like a caricature of aristocratic life. The latter are masculine-looking, rude and not much different from peasants.
In N.V. Gogol’s story “Dead Souls” the reader has a unique opportunity to analyze different types of landowners. One of the most colorful of them is Sobakevich.
Appearance of Sobakevich
Mikhailo Semenovich Sobakevich is one of the landowners to whom Chichikov turns with a request to sell dead souls. Sobakevich's age varies between 40-50 years.
"Bear! perfect bear! You need such a strange rapprochement: he was even called Mikhail Semenovich” - this is the first impression of this man.
His face is round and rather unattractive in appearance, resembling a pumpkin. “The complexion had a red-hot, hot complexion, the kind you get on a copper coin.”
His facial features were unpleasant, as if hewn with an ax - rough. His face never expressed any emotion - it seemed that he had no soul.
He also had a bearish gait - every now and then he would step on someone’s feet. It is true that at times his movements were not without dexterity.
Mikhailo Semenych has unique health - in his entire life he has never been sick, he has never even had a boil. Sobakevich himself thinks that this is not good - someday he will have to pay for it.
Sobakevich family
Sobakevich’s family is small and is limited to his wife Feodulia Ivanovna. She is as simple and a woman as her husband. Aristocratic habits are alien to her. The author does not directly say anything about the relationship between the spouses, but the fact that they address each other as “darling” indicates a family idyll in their personal lives.
The story also contains references to Sobakevich's late father. According to the recollections of other heroes, he was even larger and stronger than his son and could walk against a bear alone.
The image and characteristics of Sobakevich
Mikhailo Semenovich is an unpleasant looking person. In communication with him, this impression is partially confirmed. This is a rude person, he has no sense of tact.
The image of Sobakevich is devoid of romanticism and tenderness. He is very straightforward - a typical entrepreneur. It's rare to surprise him. He calmly discusses with Chichikov the possibility of purchasing dead souls as if it were the purchase of bread.
“You needed souls, so I’m selling them to you,” he says calmly.
The images of money and thrift are firmly attached to the image of Sobakevich - he strives for material gain. On the contrary, the concepts of cultural development are completely alien to him. He doesn't strive to get an education. He believes that he has a great understanding of people and can immediately tell everything about a person.
Sobakevich does not like to stand on ceremony with people and speaks extremely disapprovingly of all his acquaintances. He easily finds flaws in everyone. He calls all the landowners of the county “swindlers.” He says that among all the noble people of the district, only one is worthy - the prosecutor, but at the same time adds that if you look carefully, then he is also a “pig”.
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The measure of a good life for Sobakevich is the quality of dinners. He loves to eat well. Russian cuisine is preferable for him; he does not accept culinary innovations, considers them stupidity and nonsense. Mikhailo Semenovich is sure that only he has food of good quality - the cooks of all the other landowners, and even the governor himself, prepare food from poor quality products. And some of them are prepared from such that the cook throws it in the trash.
Sobakevich's attitude towards the peasants
Sobakevich loves to take part in all work, along with the peasants. He takes care of them. Because he believes that employees who are treated well work better and more diligently.
When selling his “dead souls,” Sobakevich praises his serfs with might and main. He talks about their talents and sincerely regrets that he lost such good workers.
Sobakevich does not want to be left in the cold, so he asks Chichikov for a deposit for his peasants. It is difficult to say exactly how many “souls” were sold. It is certainly known that there were more than twenty of them (Sobakevich asks for a deposit of 50 rubles, stipulating the price for each at 2.5 rubles).
Sobakevich's estate and house
Sobakevich does not like sophistication and decoration. In buildings he values reliability and strength. The well in his yard was made of thick logs, “of which mills are usually built.” The buildings of all peasants are similar to a manor's house: neatly built and without a single decoration.
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Orobochka Nastasya Petrovna is a widow-landowner, the second “saleswoman” of dead souls to Chichikov. The main feature of her character is commercial efficiency. For K., every person 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 of K. (away 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. Sobakevich is characterized by tight-fistedness, ponderous stability in his views and character. These traits are noticeable in the portrait (he looks like a “medium-sized” bear). The appearance of this hero also indicates there is nothing spiritual or moral about his power, clumsiness, rudeness. A dog is a man incapable of normal human feelings (neither a feeling of love, nor a feeling of friendship). The village in which he lives was similar to a “military settlement” , which speaks of the severity of character. It can speak of the obstinacy of Sobakevich’s character (this can be seen in the description of the village. Then, when it is said that he did everything his own way and did not listen to the advice of the architect) and that he is a conflicted person.
Describe Sobakevich’s behavior and speech... 1. Describe Sobakevich’s behavior and speech, 2. Attitude towards the household, towards others. 3. Favorite pastime, 4. Life goals, 6. Conclusion, why this landowner should be classified as a Dead Soul (Sobakevich) Sobakevich: Sobakevich...Box of dead souls: Characteristics Relation to… Box of dead souls: 1. Characteristics 2. Attitude towards Chichikov? 3. Why does she have the last name Korobochka? 3) The box (in my opinion) stored a lot of things in the house (a lot of “junk”, there were also useful things). This…fill out a comparison table for two heroes... Please help me fill out a comparison table for the two heroes of the novel "Fathers and Sons" Arkady Kirsanov and Nikolai Petrovich Kirsanov. That is, you need to give examples from the text for each characteristic for each hero. Hero...
