We invite you to get acquainted with the comedy in verse"Woe from Wit." Retelling of this play by Griboyedov is presented in the article. The work describes the secular society of the period of serfdom. Life in Russia in the years 1810-1820 is shown in the comedy "Woe from Wit."
The retelling of the work begins with the fact thatthe maid Lisa, who works with the Famusovs, wakes up with complaints of poor sleep. The reason is that Sophia, her mistress, was waiting for the arrival of her friend Molchalin. The task of Liza was to keep this meeting secret from others. These events and begins the retelling of 1 action ("Woe from wit").
Lisa clocks the clock
Lisa is knocking at Sofya's room.From there you can hear the sounds of the piano and flute. Lisa informs the hostess that it is already morning, and we must say goodbye to Molchalin, otherwise her father will see them. The maid transfers the clock so that the lovers more likely forgiven.
Sophia's father, Famusov, finds the maid doing this. During the conversation, he clearly flirts with her. Sophia's voice interrupts their conversation. The girl is calling Lisa. Sophia's father is hastily removed.
Famusov reports Sophia
The maid rebukes her mistress for negligence.Sophia does not have time to say goodbye to her lover, and here comes Famusov. He asked why Molchalin, his secretary, turned up at Sophia so early. He said that he was returning from a walk and had just gone to her. Famusov scolds his daughter.
What else should be told, making a retelling of 1 action? “Woe from Wit” cannot be summarized without a description of the next scene.
Talk about Chatsky and his arrival
Lisa remembers the story of Sophia's former love andChatsky Alexander Andreevich. He was distinguished by an outstanding mind and gaiety. But now everything has passed. Sophia says it could not be called love. Between her and Chatsky was only a children's friendship, because they grew up together.
The arrival of Alexander Chatsky continues retelling."Woe from Wit," according to the actions set forth by us, is a work whose main hero is precisely Chatsky. He is delighted to meet his lover, but is surprised that he was met so coldly. Sophia says she is glad for his arrival. Alexander Andreevich begins to remember the past. The girl says their relationship was childish. Alexander Chatsky asks if she is in love with someone else, as she is confused. However, Sophia replies that she is confused by the views and questions of Alexander.
Chatsky in conversation with Famusov admires himdaughter. He says that he has never met anyone like this girl anywhere. Famusov fears that Alexander will want to woo to Sophia. After Chatsky leaves, he reflects on who of the two men occupies the heart of his daughter.
Second action
We present you a retelling of 2 actions ("Woe frommind. ") In the 2nd appearance, Alexander Chatsky talks with Famusov and wonders what his reaction would be if he wooed his daughter. Famusov says that it would be good to first serve the state in order to get a high rank. Then Alexander says: “I would be glad to serve, to be nauseated in servitude.” Famusov replies that Chatsky is proud. He sets as an example Maxim Petrovich, his uncle.
History of Maxim Petrovich
We continue the retelling of 2 actions."Woe from Wit" is a play representing a whole gallery of corrupted manners. One of these people is Maxim Petrovich. This man served at the court and was very rich. And all due to the fact that he was able to "be granted". During the reception at Catherine II, Maxim Petrovich stumbled and fell. Catherine laughed. Seeing that he had caused her smile, Maxim Petrovich decided to repeat the fall twice more, bringing pleasure to the empress. The ability to wrap up this incident for the benefit of himself played into his hands - he was held in high esteem. Famusov considers the ability to "serve" is very important in order to achieve a high position.
Alexander Chatsky from the work "Woe from Wit",retelling by chapters of which we make up, utters his monologue, where he compares two centuries - the "present" and "the past." The hero believes that the Famusov generation has become accustomed to judging a person by money and rank. Chatsky calls this century the century of "fear" and "humility". Even before the sovereign, Chatsky would not have become a clown. He wants to serve not "persons", but "business".
The arrival of Skalozub, his conversation with Famusov
Meanwhile, Skalozub arrives to Famusov. The owner of the house is very pleased to meet with this colonel. He warns Alexander Chatsky from expressing his free thoughts with this man.
Разговор Скалозуба и Фамусова заходит о Colonel's cousin. Thanks to Skalozubu he received great benefits in the service. But suddenly, just before he received the high rank, he left the service and went to the village. Here he began to read books and lead a measured life. Skalozub responds with an evil mockery. He believes that such a way of life for "famusovsky society" is unacceptable.
The master of the house admires Scalozub becausethat he had long become a colonel, although he served not so long. Puffer dreams of the rank of a general who wants to "get it" and not deserve it. Famusov asks him if he intends to marry.
Chatsky enters into a conversation.Famusov condemns Alexander’s reluctance to serve and his free-thinking. Chatsky says that judging him is not Famusov. According to Alexander, there is not a single role model in his society. The Famusov generation expresses outdated judgments and despises freedom. Chatsky alien to their morals. He does not intend to bow his head before this society. Chatsky outraged by the fact that everyone is afraid of those who are engaged in art or science, and not in the extraction of officials. In famusovsky society, the uniform covers the lack of intelligence and morality.
Sophia impersonating herself
Далее любопытную сцену описал Грибоедов, а мы made her retelling. “Woe from Wit” is followed by the appearance of Sophia. She is very frightened that Molchalin fell from a horse and crashed. The girl faints. While the maid brings her feelings, Alexander sees through the window of a healthy Molchalin. He understands that Sophia worried about him in vain. When she awoke, she asks about Molchalin. Alexander coldly replies that everything is fine with him. Sophia accuses Chatsky of indifference. He finally understands who won the heart of his beloved.
Molchalin blames Famusov's daughter that sheexpresses feelings too frankly. The girl replies that she does not care about someone else’s opinion. Molchalin is a coward, therefore he is afraid of rumors. The maid advises the girl to flirt with Alexander Chatsky in order to divert suspicion from her lover.
Molchalin alone with Lisa flirts with her. He offers gifts, makes her compliments.
Third act
Here we are getting to the third action.Let's make and its retelling. “Woe from Wit” consists of four actions, so that the final is not so long. Chatsky trying to find out who Mil Sophie: Skalozub or Molchalin. The girl leaves from the answer. Alexander says he still loves her. Sophia admits that she values Molchalin for modesty, meek disposition, and quietness. However, she again avoids direct recognition of her love for him.
Ball at Famusovs
A ball held in the evening at the Famusovs,a brief retelling continues. "Woe from Wit" is a play in which this episode is a key scene. Servants are preparing for the arrival of guests. Here they come. Among those gathered were Prince Tugoukhovsky with his wife and 6 daughters, Khryumina’s grandmother and granddaughter, Zagoretsky, a gambler, a servant, and also Sofia Khlestov’s aunt. These are all prominent people in Moscow.
Молчалин хвалит гладкую шерстку собаки Хлестовой in order to deserve her location. This marks Chatsky, who laughs at his helpfulness. Sophia reflects on Alexander's anger and pride. In a conversation with Mr. N, the girl casually expresses that Alexander Chatsky is "out of his mind."
Rumor of Chatsky's madness, conversation with a Frenchman
Among the guests spread the news of hismadness. All back from Chatsky at his appearance. Alexander says that grief overwhelms his soul, he is uncomfortable among those gathered. Chatsky dissatisfied with Moscow. A meeting with a Frenchman in the next room angered him. Going to Russia, this man was afraid that he would be in the country of the barbarians, so he did not want to go. But he was greeted warmly, did not see the Russian faces, and did not even hear the Russian language. It seemed to him that he was at home. Alexander condemns fashion for everything foreign in Russia. He does not like the fact that everyone imitates the French and worships France. While Alexander was finishing his speech, the guests gradually dispersed from him. They either went to the card tables, or spun in a waltz.
Such is the scene of the ball at Famusov (her brief retelling). “Woe from Wit” by actions presents a sad picture of the customs of Famusov’s society. Chatsky just doomed to loneliness among these people.
Fourth act (retelling)
“Woe from Wit” steadily approaches the final.The ball ends, everyone goes home. Alexander is hurrying the footman so that the carriage will be served sooner. All hopes and dreams Chatsky finally destroyed. The hero ponders why he was mistaken for a lunatic. Perhaps someone started a rumor about it. He wants to find out if Sofia is known about this. Alexander does not realize that it was she who declared his insanity.
Talking Molchalin with Lisa
Chatsky, when Sophia appears, hides behind a column.He hears the conversation Molchalina with Lisa. It turns out that this man is not going to marry Sofya. In addition, he has no feelings for the girl. He is much nicer maid Lisa. Molchalin pleases Sofya because this is the daughter of Famusov, and he serves him. This conversation is accidentally heard by Sophia. Molchalin asks for forgiveness on her knees. However, the girl pushes him away and orders him to leave the house, otherwise the father will find out about everything.
Appears Alexander Chatsky. He blames Sophia for betraying their feelings for Molchalin. The girl says that she could not even think that this man is such a scoundrel.
The appearance of Famusov
Famusov's appearance along with a crowd of servantsa brief retelling continues. We describe briefly “woe from wits” by actions, so let's say only a few words about this episode. He is surprised to see his daughter with Alexander, as she called him insane. Now Alexander understands who spread the rumor about his madness.
Sophia's father is indignant. He scolds his servants for having overlooked his daughter. Famusov sends Liza "to go after the birds", and threatens to send her daughter to her aunt in Saratov.
Final monologue
The final monologue of Chatsky endsbrief retelling “Woe from Wit” is a characteristic of the main character. In his final monologue, Alexander says that his hopes are shattered. He went to Sophia, dreaming of happiness with this girl. He blames her for Sophia giving him hope. For her, it was just a child's love, and Chatsky lived for 3 years with these feelings. But he does not regret the break. He has no place in famusovsky society. The hero intends to leave Moscow forever. After his departure, Famusov was concerned only with what Princess Alena Aleksevna would say.
This ends the "Woe from Wit" (retelling).The play is a satire on the Moscow aristocratic society. Immediately after the publication, the work "Woe from Wit." The retelling of the plot, unfortunately, does not give an idea of the artistic merit of the play. We recommend to get acquainted with it in the original.
