This tale is familiar to everyone from childhood.The bright cartoon did not leave anyone indifferent to the heroes. And the characters of the fairy tale "Cipollino" are vegetables that are familiar to all babies. But the mischievous tale, written by an Italian, had a political overtones. After all, simple people personified simple vegetables that were present in the poor men's menu: pumpkin, onion, radish, grapes, peas, pear. They are opposed to the aristocracy, that is, products that were only on the tables of the upper strata of the population. This lemon, artichoke, tomato, cherries, sweet cherries.
Vegetable fairy tale
The Adventures of Cipollino "is a work by GianniRodari, an Italian Communist writer. It shows the struggle of the lower strata of society with the higher and the triumph of justice. It was not for nothing that he was popularized in the times of the Soviet Union. By the way, it was in our country that the tale was first published after its release in native Italy (on the Apennines it was published by the magazine Pioniere in 1951). In 1953, translated into Russian in "Adventures of Cipollino" by Z. Potapov, and S. Ya. Marshak edited the work. This book instantly became a bestseller, it began to translate into other languages. And in 1961 on the screens there was that same cartoon created under the scenario of Mstislav Pashchenko.
For whom is the fairy tale written?
Boy Onion, Uncle Pumpkin, Prince Lemon, Count offairy tales "Chipollino" - this is only a small part of the characters invented by Gianni Rodari. This tale, although it describes the struggle of ordinary people against aristocrats who torment people, teaches many everyday truths. For example, he praises the virtues of work, teaches not to give up in difficult situations, to seek a way out, to be brave and to be friends for real. And, using the example of vegetables, one can learn to unite, help one another in need, and sympathize.
Written a fairy tale Rodari "Cipollino" for childrensix or seven years. It is at this age that you can already read the full text of the work. But also on sale you can find a light version for children over four years old. It contains bright beautiful illustrations. Admittedly, adults will also like reading a work that can remind us of a cloudless and happy childhood.
The plot of the work
So, what happened to Bow, Pumpkin,Radish, Cherry, Lemon and other characters, as well as the role played by the graph from the fairy tale "Chipollino"? It is worth noting that the plot is very dynamic. The work begins with the description of the amazing Land of Vegetables and Fruits. Its laws reign here, and there is its ruler - the cruel Prince Lemon. This tyrant has a special aromatic skin, for which he carefully cares. But simple “people” live here. For example, the Onion and its family, the look and smell of which causes tears. Another significant character is poor Uncle Pumpkin, who dreams of owning his own home. And although he works from early morning until dusk, he cannot build a dwelling for himself. But Signor Tomato, Countess Vishnya, like other aristocrats, live in the palace, and they can select the shacks of the poor, for example, for the needs of their dogs.
The boy Chipollino, naughty and fair, notcould remain indifferent, looking at the suffering of his uncle Pumpkin. He stands up for the unfortunate old man and provokes the beginning of the class struggle. They are supported by other poor people, some of them end up in prison. Lemon, meanwhile, introduces new taxes in the country literally on everything and orders the detective with the dog to find a rebel.
First of all, Chipollino rescues his father from prisonother prisoners, with the help of music "circling around the finger" of minded guards. And then he leaves the pursuers and hides the Pumpkin house in the forest. Thanks to his intelligence, wit and support of friends, the boy cracks down on tyrants and triumphs. Chipollino is a key character, but not only he and his friends defeated the enemies. The sinors who burrowed out were ruined by popular anger, as well as the well-founded fear they felt before the rebels. Brave commoners, without fear of a gun aimed at them, resolutely put insolent squads in place. Justice prevailed!
Characters "Chipollino"
As mentioned earlier, all the heroes of the tale are fruits and vegetables. Here is a short list:
- Chipollino - the protagonist and the instigator;
- Chipollo is the father of Chipollino;
- The Chipollino brothers;
- Uncle Pumpkin;
- shoemaker Vinogdinka;
- Radish girl;
- Cherry is a count from the fairy tale "Chipollino" who sympathizes with the poor;
- Lawyer Peas;
- detective Carrot;
- evil signor Tomato;
- Countess of the Cherry;
- Prince Lemon;
- Baron Orange;
- Duke of Mandarin.
In addition to the main characters in the tale involvedthe maid is Strawberry, the music teacher Pear, the gardener Leek, Fasolinka, Blueberry, Artichoke, Parsley, Chestnut, Amanita, and even some animals. But their roles are episodic.
Little orphan
Есть в сказке один персонаж, о котором хочется tell a little more. This is Count Cherry, the nephew of Countess Cherry. He was an orphan and lived with his wealthy relatives. It is worth noting that the signors did not greatly favor the boy. Vyshenka was forced to do her homework all the time — today’s and tomorrow’s, then to solve puzzles ad infinitum, to learn everything by heart. At the same time, the signors were angry, if he took books from the castle’s library, they were worried that he would not spoil them. From mental overstrain the boy was often sick. And only one person sympathized with him - the Strawberry maid. She then fed the count secretly from the Countess.
The boy suffered from lack of attention, love andpetting At the same time, he was plagued by the constant reproaches of the signor, as well as the foolish prohibitions that fell on his head. For example, he was not allowed to talk to the fish, to dip his hands in the pool, to knead the grass in the garden. Cherry dreamed of going to a regular school, because the guys ran out after classes with a cheerful laugh. He frankly missed him, so he happily spoke with Chipollino and Radishka, and then helped them.
A bit about the cartoon
Как уже упоминалось, студией «Союзмультфильм» An animation was released, which immediately fell in love with both children and adults. Initially, the author of the script planned to accurately transfer to the screen the entire plot of the Rodari tale. There was also a monologue behind the scenes, which explained and commented on the audience everything that happens. However, the production director (Boris Dyozhkin was) decided differently: he created a simpler, easier-to-understand picture, but no less interesting for that.
For example, they significantly reduced the scene wherefalls ill graph. From the tale "Chipollino" they cut out a long and severe Cherry disease (in a cartoon, he recovers that evening), two whole days from the life of prisoners of vegetables, the gluttony of the rich. All this greatly distracted from the main storyline - the struggle of ordinary people against the oppressors. Nevertheless, the cartoon came out well: an interesting plot was supplemented with colorful characters, painted by talented artists, wonderful music of Karen Khachaturian, witty phrases, which immediately became winged.
Instead of an afterword
Favorite cartoon you can watch at least everyoneday because he never bothers. In addition to this kind of classic Soviet animation art, I want to re-read endlessly the work of Gianni Rodari, an old and kind fairy tale. Who doesn’t want our children to feel the delight that we felt in those early years? Therefore, give the kids “Chipollino” in the form of a book or cartoon, they will appreciate such a gift! And then together draw a hero who has become almost dear to many generations.
