Undoubtedly, that one of the best worksnew Ukrainian literature is the "Eneid" by I. P. Kotlyarevsky. However, the talented poet not only pointed out that culture in Ukraine, and literature in particular, gets a new twist of development: the Church language was replaced by a living language, which the people spoke. He made the artistic word interesting, funny, everyday.
Kotlyarevsky wrote for the people and the people, sohis every image was very successful. "Natalka-Poltavka" - the play is really unique. For the first time set in the Poltava theater in 1819, it has been popular to this day.
The plot of the play
Сначала мы рассмотрим сюжет произведения, а потом in detail we will study heroes, we will analyze each image. Natalka-Poltavka is a play about the life of the Ukrainian people in the nineteenth century. In a simple village there live two lovers: Natalka and Peter. They dream of getting married, but the guy is poor, so he knows that the girl's parents will not agree to a wedding. In addition, the gentleman in charge had put his eye on her.
After unsuccessful svatanya Peter leaves onearnings. Four years the bride is faithfully waiting for him, but in the family there have been changes. Father died, and Natasha and her mother are forced to work hard to make ends meet. Many girls woo to the girl who could become a profitable party for her and save the family from poverty. But Natalia refuses everything, remaining true to her heart.
The girl is the main, central image."Natalka Poltavka" is full of colorful characters. Mother persuades her to marry to cope with poverty, so she agrees. True, Natalia strongly hopes that all the suitors she refused will not return. But the answering man did not give up his intention and comes to the woo. Bound by the promise of the mother, the girl is forced to tie him with a towel.
Culmination
The image of Natalka-Poltavka is interesting from all sides.When Peter returns, the girl tells her that she will not marry him, despite the fact that the matchmaking was successful. Seeing that Natasha really loves another, he acts nobly: the bailiff refuses the bride and allows Peter to marry.
Natasha appears before us beautiful, intelligent andpurposeful girl, faithful and loving. She sincerely loves her mother and is ready to sacrifice much for her, but she is not ready to give up her happiness. Therefore, her kindness disarms even the hated bridegroom.
The main characters of the play
In addition to the girl, there is another image."Natalka Poltavka" tells about Petra - beloved Natasha. He is noble, inclined to self-sacrifice, kind and hard-working, but, unfortunately, poor. It is a collected image of a simple people. He does not want to give up his beloved, so he goes to work to prove to her father that his intentions are serious. True, the guy does not differ in boldness and determination: after learning that the girl was wedded, he sacrifices himself and advises her to marry him.
In opposition to Peter put his friend Nikolai - an orphan, a burlaka, but a cheerful and smart guy. He helps a friend to fight for his love, and then wants to go to Zaporozhye.
Written in a fun, full of satire languageNatalka – Poltavka. The image of the cart is also collected, because it shows how the authorities behaved in those times. The official is a predator both in deeds and in love. He wants to own Natasha, although he seems good-natured and rustic. Although such people are capable of noble deeds.
Conclusion
The play ended with a happy ending.However, it realistically shows social injustice, real life and relations of the common people and power. The author sympathizes with the poor, that is, with all commoners, and condemns officials. Character characters are bright, typical Ukrainian. The language of the narrative is the same. Rich, filled with proverbs and phraseology, he is a real storehouse of folk wisdom and creativity. The play is worth reading to everyone who loves gay works and Ukrainian culture.
