Gogol characterizes the hero, will suggest the folk poetic origins of imagery (comparisons, epithets), the lexical composition of passages (“His knightly qualities have already acquired the broad power of the quality of a lion”; “Like a swimming hawk...”; “the old man will put it in his belt”; “Ostap endured torment and torture like giant. Neither a scream nor a groan was heard..."; "now he would like to see a firm husband who would refresh him with a reasonable word and console him at his death"; Author's commentary, selection of figurative and expressive means, the leading role of the hero in the climactic moments of the story ), will reveal the generalized nature of the image, its typical features.
Taras is the embodiment of the ancient ideals of Sich knighthood, Andriy is the embodiment of the views of the unstable part of the Cossacks, prone to compromise and outright betrayal, and Ostap is the embodiment of the young Zaporozhye force maturing among the people. Taras kills Andriy as a traitor to his homeland, despite the fact that he is his son. In the scene of filial murder we see the greatness of Taras’s character
Ostap was always cool-headed and never lost his temper. At twenty-two years old, he could foresee and measure the danger in order to better overcome it later. The traits of a future leader are noticeable in Ostap. The author compares Ostap with a giant, because giants and heroes have always been defenders of their native land. The greatness of Ostap’s soul lies in loyalty to Zaporozhye ideals: to die for his native homeland. Andriy, by his mental make-up, is an individualist and an egoist. He was distinguished by delicacy, passion, ardor of feelings that prevailed over reason.
The tragic pathos of the last chapters of the story“Taras Bulba” requires certain pauses: it is necessary to give the opportunity to internally feel, relive the most sorrowful pages of Gogol’s narrative. And the first questions to them are questions about what was felt, about the impression that the ending of the story, the tragic fate of the heroes, leaves in the soul. Heroes do not die - they gain immortality, because they are convinced that “not a single generous deed will perish.” Death, depicted in Gogol's story, "...is sanctified by an aura of valor, it is spiritual, although Gogol does not skimp on describing rivers of blood and the sight of severed heads." Dying, the Cossacks understand that the struggle is not over, that their death is not in vain, but is necessary for future victory. In this belief in the immortality of the people lies the true optimism of the story, its heroic pathos, folk, life-affirming beginning.
In Nikolai Gogol's story “Taras Bulba” there are several semantic centers. Historical past, a fragment from the life of the Zaporozhye Sich and the fate of the three main characters - Taras, Andriy and Ostap. I would like to dwell in more detail on the last character. Taras Bulba embodies the image of a national hero, a fighter for faith, Motherland and independence. Andriy seems to be some kind of rebel and traitor. What is hidden in the image of Ostap, the son of Taras Bulba? The characterization of Ostap from Taras Bulba will allow us to more fully answer this question.
Appearance
First of all, you need to pay attention to the appearance of the hero. In this story by Gogol, the main characters have a textured appearance, thanks to which some character traits can also be traced. Compared to the characterization of Andriy, references to the appearance of Ostap from “Taras Bulba” are quite scarce; they appear infrequently in the text of the story. So, in “Taras Bulba” the description of Ostap is presented as follows: “His body breathed with strength, and his knightly qualities had already acquired the broad strength of a lion.” Already from the first lines of the work, it becomes clear that Ostap has character. The eldest son responds to Bulba's banter with a fist fight. Ostap is ready to defend his interests and dignity, despite the fact that his father is his opponent. The fight ends with friendly hugs and praise: Taras is pleased that his son showed his strong-willed qualities, and therefore did not want his sons to stay with their mother for a long time, he thought that this would soften them.
Seminary studies
It is known that Taras sent his sons to get an education in Kyiv, so that experienced teachers there could provide knowledge about the sciences and discipline. At first, Ostap had problems with obedience. He ran away many times, disrupted classes, and buried books. Perhaps this would have continued further, but Bulba took the situation into his own hands, threatening to send his son to a monastery. After this, Ostap took up his studies seriously. Not to say that he had talent, but Ostap had amazing tenacity. After months of reading and mastering logical, rhetorical and grammatical subtleties, Ostap became on a par with the best students. It must be said that studying at that time was very little like learning in the modern sense. The seminarians could not apply the acquired skills and knowledge anywhere; “everyone was far from experience.”
Attitude towards love
Ostap from the story “Taras Bulba” dreamed of going to the Zaporozhye Sich and becoming a Cossack. The family was completely not for him. Ostap did not think that one day he would lose his head because of his feelings for a beautiful girl. This outcome of events simply did not fit into his worldview. “He was harsh towards motives other than war and riotous revelry; at least I never thought about anything else.” The execution episode once again states that his wife and family are not important to him. In the last minutes, Ostap did not want to see his mother or hear the cry of his inconsolable wife.
Behavior in the Sich
Both sons of Taras Bulba quickly fell in love with the wild life. Ostap respected the laws of the Sich, however, he was still not so amazed by the cruel punishment of one Cossack for murder. Ostap was cold-blooded.
Fearing that the good fellows will be lost in partying and drinking, Taras asks the Koschevoy to break the peace agreements with Poland so that his sons can be hardened in battle. But events unfold somewhat differently, but in favor of Bulba Sr.
Ostap showed himself at his best: undaunted, daring, courageous warrior. “Ostap, it seemed, was destined for the path of battle and the difficult knowledge of carrying out military affairs.” He could accurately determine the danger, while knowing how to avoid it. His prudence and sober calculation made Ostap an excellent strategist. The twenty-two-year-old young man fought alongside experienced Cossacks. He was characterized by two most important things for a warrior: composure and an analytical mind. The makings of a future leader were visible in him; it is no coincidence that Ostap was chosen as the chieftain of the kuren.
Character
In the characterization of Ostap from the story “Taras Bulba”, a special place is given to temperament. Bulba's eldest son highly valued friendship and was considered one of the best comrades. In the seminary, being caught for some prank, he never betrayed his “accomplices.” He "was straightforward with his equals." The Cossacks highly appreciated this quality, because one of the main laws in the Sich was the law of partnership. The work does not mention any quarrels or clashes between Ostap and the Cossacks, since due to the above-mentioned personal qualities of the young man, they could not have happened.
His strong-willed character is evidenced not only by battle episodes, but also by his attitude to his studies: despite the boring and uninteresting textbooks, Ostap still became an excellent student.
Ostap was kind. Andriy's death and his mother's tears hurt him painfully, but the young man tried not to show it. He was closer to his father than to his mother. He and Taras were united by the desire to give his life for the sake of serving his native land and the Ukrainian people. He was always attracted to stories about exploits, he dreamed of showing himself in battles, swinging a saber, defending his interests. He was not attracted to the “music of bullets”; Ostap looked at things more realistically than his younger brother. Taras Bulba himself was more impressed by Ostap’s character.
Death
Ostap was not destined to live a long life, but a worthy one - yes. He is executed in Warsaw under the curious gaze of a crowd hungry for spectacle. The prisoners were led to the scaffold, Ostap goes first. He looks proudly at the Poles and does not greet them. The Cossack appeals only to the Cossacks, so that they do not disgrace the Cossack glory and do not utter a word while the executioners torture them. Bulba's eldest son will be executed first. He did exactly what he had told the other captives to do: he steadfastly withstood the torment. Ostap was silent even when the Poles broke the bones in their legs and arms.
Ostap forever remained faithful to his Fatherland, the Cossacks and the Christian faith. Literary scholars consider the image of Ostap from Taras Bulba to be collective. It deciphers not so much the human personality as the very idea of freedom and the struggle for independence. Therefore, the execution turns out to be not just the death of Ostap, but the death of the values proclaimed in the story: faith and Motherland.
A detailed description of Ostap will be useful for students in grades 6-7 when searching for materials for an essay on the topic “Characteristics of Ostap from the story “Taras Bulba””
Work test
The work of N.V. Gogol “Taras Bulba” reflects not only the historical past, but also shows the personal drama of the Cossack Taras Bulba and his sons - Ostap and Andriy. On the one hand, the two brothers are different, but on the other, they are very similar. Therefore, it is quite interesting to compare them.
Review of the story “Taras Bulba”
A review of the story will allow you to understand how it happened that, having grown up in the same family and raised the same way, Taras’s children - Ostap and Andriy - are brothers and enemies. Taras Bulba loved his native Ukraine with all his soul. A lively, restless Cossack, it was as if he was created for a violent battle. A clean field and a good horse are all that his soul asks for.
Merciless towards the enemy, gentle towards his comrades, Taras protects the oppressed and disadvantaged. His whole life is connected with the Zaporozhye Sich. He devoted himself completely to serving his native land. The main thing for him is the freedom and independence of his people. An experienced and wise leader of the Cossack army, Taras led a simple life and was no different from his comrades.
Stern and unyielding, devoted to his homeland, he sent his sons to the Sich as soon as they returned home from Kyiv, where they studied military science. Taras Bulba proudly told all his friends that Ostap and Andriy would become real Cossacks. The brothers and their father go to the Sich.
On the way, they were more silent, worried about the imminent separation from their mother and home. The Sich greeted them with real revelry. Bulba is making efforts to raise an army on a campaign against Poland. Soon the Cossacks attacked the city of Dubno, where, as they believed, there were many rich inhabitants and gold. The Cossacks won the first battle, but were unable to enter the city.
Decisive battle
They set up camp near the walls of Dubno and prepare for the second battle. Taras Bulba is proud of his sons. Ostap and Andriy fight with dignity. The eldest son is elected ataman of the Uman kuren. A born Cossack, in battle Ostap shows bravery and courage, acts calmly and boldly. The younger Andriy fights enthusiastically and bravely. With his characteristic ardor, he commits actions that a reasonable Ostap would not dare to undertake.
At night, the maid of his beloved makes her way to Andriy. Andriy abandons his army and goes over to the enemy’s side. In the second battle, Bulba saw his son Andriy leaving the city gates with the Polish knights. The father cannot stand Andriy's betrayal. Having lured him into a trap, Taras kills his son.
In this battle, the Cossack army suffered heavy losses. Ostap was captured, where he died under torture. The father tried to save his son, but could not. Bulba lost both sons, but bravely continued to fight. The battle lasted four days. Taras fell behind his army and was overtaken by the Haiduks. They tied him to an oak tree and lit a fire under him. And in his last minutes he thinks about his comrades, about his native land.
Two brothers - two destinies
Comparative characteristics of Ostap and Andriy will help to put together a complete image of the heroes and understand their actions and behavior. But first, let’s look at how their childhood went and the peculiarities of their upbringing.
Ostap and Andriy grew up next to each other, playing the same games. Their favorite place was the meadow behind the house. The father was often not at home; the mother was involved in raising the sons. The youngest son was his mother's joy. From an early age, Ostap strove to be like his father in everything. The brothers received the same education. Taras understood that they had to study and sent them to the Kyiv Bursa. Already there the brothers showed themselves differently.
They both dreamed of exploits and battles. When, upon their return, the father said that his sons would go with him to the Zaporozhye Sich, both were delighted. Sich is the place where they will become real Cossacks. On the way, each of them thought about his own. Ostap - about military exploits, about the fact that he is in no way inferior to his illustrious father. Andriy - about his beloved Polish beauty.
The author describes the appearance of Ostap and Andriy in general terms. Apparently, in order to note how close they are to each other. Two strong young men. The faces are covered with the first fuzz of hair, which is still unknown to the razor. Both have long forelocks, for which any Cossack could tear them out. A little later, the author describes their faces, barely tanned. This is why their young black mustaches highlight the healthy color of youth even more brightly.
After the brothers arrived in Sich, they matured within a month. The barely fledged chicks became Cossacks. The youthful softness in his facial features gave way to confidence and determination.
Older brother Ostap
Ostap's strong-willed character manifested itself in childhood. He didn’t like studying and buried his primer four times. He ran away from the bursa and stayed to study only under the threat of his father. When he was punished, he endured everything in silence. He lay down under the rod himself and never asked for mercy, never betrayed anyone. Ostap was a faithful comrade, and his friends responded in kind. After his father's order, Ostap made every effort and became the best in his studies.
Ostap is a reliable comrade and an impeccable fighter. He is calm, silent and reasonable. Ostap honors the traditions of his grandfathers and fathers. He does not face the problem of choosing between his feelings and duty. Comparative characteristics of Ostap and Andriy will help to better and deeper understand both brothers.
Despite the fact that Ostap is a man of duty, the death of his brother hurts him painfully. Good by nature, it is very difficult for him to look at his mother’s tears. But he tries not to show it. He loved his parents with all his heart, but he and his father were united by the desire to serve the Ukrainian people and their native land.
An integral nature, Ostap unconditionally accepts the life, ideals and principles of the Cossacks from the Sich. At twenty-two years old, he is cool-headed and looks at many things soberly. He lived his short life with dignity. Always respectful, but knows boundaries - Ostap's respect does not turn into servility.
He respects the opinion of the Cossacks, but he is categorically not interested in the opinion of foreigners. Ostap was never at a loss in battle or embarrassed. The Cossacks appreciated his strength and dexterity, courage and bravery in battle. Father Taras proudly said that he would make a good colonel.
The author notes that his body breathed strength and the knightly qualities of the young man acquired the strength of a lion. For a young Cossack, the world is harsh, but everything in it is simple: there are enemies - there are friends, there are friends - there are strangers. Ostap is not interested in politics, he is just a warrior - a brave, stern, loyal and straightforward Cossack. He remains faithful to his duty and his homeland to the end. In captivity he was subjected to terrible torture, Ostap did not say a word.
When the captured Cossacks are led to the scaffold, Ostap goes ahead of everyone. He looks proudly at the Poles and turns only to the Cossacks, so that they do not say a word to the Poles and do not disgrace the Cossack glory. Not a scream, not a single groan escaped from his chest. He died as a proud and loyal son of his land.
Taras's youngest son - Andriy
Comparative characteristics of Ostap and Andriy will answer many questions. It is noticeable that the author devotes more space to Andria in the story. His appearance is described in more detail. And, besides, this is the only hero of the story with whom the lyrical line is connected - the story of his love for the lady. But first things first.
While studying at the bursa, Bulba's youngest son showed himself to be a lively, developed, intelligent and inventive person. He liked to study, and knowledge came easily to him. Andriy was the ringleader in “dangerous enterprises,” but skillfully got away with it. Easy-going and decisive, he could find a way out of any situation. And he managed to avoid punishment. His father was sure that in the future Andriy would become a glorious Cossack.
The need to love arose in him early. What he was ashamed to admit to his brother and comrades. Sensitive by nature, he loved to walk the streets of Kyiv and enjoy the beauty of the gardens. When he saw the beautiful lady, his heart was filled with warmth, and he could not forget it.
A few years later he meets this girl again. She has matured, changed and seems even more beautiful to Andriy. He tells her everything he feels, hugs her reverently and understands that he does not want to part with her. Not only the comparative characteristics of Ostap and Andriy, but also the description of the brothers’ appearance make it clear that they are completely different.
In describing the appearance of his older brother, the author focuses only on his strength. Unlike Ostap, more attention is paid to the description of Andriy: a handsome young man, a velvet eyebrow is arched, his eyes sparkle with clear firmness, his cheeks glow with a bright fire and his black mustache shines like silk.
Andriy loves nature and misses his mother a lot. But he cannot be called weak-willed. He understands that he has committed a terrible crime - he betrayed his father and comrades in arms. And he knew what the consequences of his action would be. But he tries to remain himself to the end, fights for his own happiness.
Two extremes coexist in him - a subtle, sensitive nature and a brave warrior who is not afraid to look death in the face. He throws bread to a hungry man, but in battle his hand does not waver. The feelings of the young Cossack, which have not faded over several years, confirm how strong his love for the lady was. And the girl answered him the same.
To meet with the lady, Andriy enters a strange city. But first he enters the Catholic Church. It doesn’t bother him that this is a temple of a faith alien to him. He looks in amazement at the play of light and listens to the organ. This episode perfectly shows that he has access to the beauty of an alien religion, the suffering and sadness of a warring people. But Andriy’s spiritual beauty fades when he stands “against his own people,” fiercely and decisively, like a young greyhound dog.
Ostap and Andriy - brothers and enemies
The author introduces the reader to the brothers when they return home from school. The father made fun of their ridiculous outfit. Ostap was offended by these words, and he wanted to resolve the dispute with his fists. The father plays along with his son to see if he really will stop at anything. Andriy is indifferent and does not show himself in any way in this episode.
At dinner the conversation turns to studying, the father starts talking about punishment with rods. The eldest son does not want to talk about this topic, but the youngest is determined to strike back. From this scene it becomes clear that Ostap is reasonable and calm, Andriy is a hot young man who longs for exploits.
Ostap, who studied at the seminary without much pleasure, ran away from there several times. On his fifth escape, his father warned that he would send Ostap to a monastery. His father's words influenced the young man, and thanks to his willpower and perseverance, he becomes one of the best students. He took part in many pranks, but did not betray his comrades. He steadfastly endured punishment with rods.
Andriy studied with pleasure. Just like his brother, he participated in various adventures. But thanks to his resourcefulness, he successfully avoided punishment. Like all his comrades, Andriy dreamed of glory and exploits, but the feeling of love occupied a special place in his thoughts. Already in the Sich, when the lady’s maid finds him, under pain of death, he pulls out a bag of food from under his sleeping brother in order to save his beloved from hunger in the besieged city.
In battle, Andriy, without hesitation, rushed into the center of the battle, doing what other Cossacks could not do. Ostap, on the contrary, acted judiciously: he assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy before taking action. Both brothers were highly respected by the Cossacks.
Two brothers - Ostap and Andriy - two destinies, two characters, two deaths. One brother dies heroically, like a glorious son of his people. Taras takes revenge for the execution of Ostap by burning cities and war. The second brother shamefully dies for apostasy and betrayal of his people at the hands of his father. Taras does not bury his son according to Cossack customs, he says that they will bury him without him.
Taras taught both of his sons to love his people, land and freedom. And he wanted them to become worthy defenders of their native land and sincerely serve their people. That is why the betrayal of Andriy’s youngest son outgrew the scale of the family drama and became a conflict between two worlds. For Taras, his whole life was in the struggle for justice. The younger son chose love for a girl over his father’s values. The eldest remains faithful to everything his father taught him to the end.
1. Historical story “Taras Bulba”
2. Comparative characteristics of Ostap and Andria
3. My attitude towards the main characters.
Gogol’s story “Taras Bulba” tells about the heroic exploits of the Zaporozhye Cossacks defending the Russian land from enemies. Using the example of Taras Bulba’s family, the writer showed the morals and customs of the Zaporozhye Cossacks of those years.
There were harsh morals in the battle. There they taught nothing except discipline, sometimes they shot at a target and rode horses, and occasionally went hunting. “The Cossack loves to sleep under a free sky, so that not the low ceiling of the hut, but the starry canopy is above his head, and there is no greater honor for a Cossack than to stand up for his will, there is no other law than military comradeship.”
Gogol created multifaceted and expressive images of the Zaporozhye Cossacks, a real legend of the turbulent, wartime, heroic time.
The main characters of the story are two brothers Ostap and Andriy, who grew up and were brought up in the same conditions, so different in character and outlook on life.
Ostap is an impeccable fighter, a reliable comrade. He is silent, calm, reasonable. Ostap continues and honors the traditions of his fathers and grandfathers. For him there is never a problem of choice, hesitation between feelings and duty. He is an amazingly whole person. Ostap unconditionally accepts Zaporizhian life, ideals and principles of his older comrades. His respect never turns into servility; he is ready to take the initiative, but respects the opinions of other Cossacks. At the same time, he will never be interested in the opinions, views of “outsiders” - people of other faiths, foreigners. Ostap sees the world as harsh and simple. There are enemies and friends, our own and others. He is not interested in politics, he is a straightforward, brave, loyal and stern warrior. Ostap thinks only about battles, he passionately dreams of military feats and is ready to die for his Motherland.
Andriy is the complete opposite of his brother. Gogol showed differences not only human, but also historical. Ostap and Andriy are almost the same age, but these are types belonging to different historical times. Ostap from the heroic and primitive era, Andriy is internally close to the later time of developed and sophisticated culture and civilization, when politics and trade take the place of war and robbery. Andriy is softer, more refined, more flexible than his brother. He is endowed with great sensitivity to someone else’s, “other”, greater sensitivity. Andriy Gogol noted the beginnings of subtle taste and a sense of beauty. However, one cannot call him weaker. He is characterized by courage in battle and a much more important quality - the courage to make an independent choice. Passion brings him into the camp of the enemy, but there is more behind it. Andriy now wants to fight for what is his, what he himself found and called his own, and did not receive by inheritance, by tradition.
Two brothers must become enemies. Both die, one at the hands of enemies, the other at the hand of their father. You cannot call one good and the other bad.
It’s hard not to admire Ostap’s courage, courage and perseverance. But Andriy’s all-consuming love also cannot be ignored. One must have no less courage to agree to leave everything for the sake of love: home, family, friends, fatherland. I can’t say who I like better, which of them I would choose as a positive hero. I think that in each specific case the heart itself tells you what to do. And from their point of view, both Ostap and Andriy are right in their actions. This is what real men do; they die either for their Motherland or for the woman they love.
The image of Ostap and Andriy in the story by N.V. Gogol "Taras Bulba"
In the story “Taras Bulba” N.V. Gogol glorifies the heroism of the Russian people. Russian critic V.G. Belinsky wrote: “Taras Bulba is an excerpt, an episode from the great epic of the life of an entire people.” And N.V. himself Gogol wrote about his work: “Then there was that poetic time when everything was obtained by sword, when everyone, in turn, strived to be an actor, and not a spectator.”
Using the example of Taras’s family, Gogol showed the morals and customs of the Zaporozhye Cossacks of those years. Taras Bulba was a rich Cossack and could afford to send his children to study at Bursa. He wanted his children to grow up not only strong and brave, but also educated people. Taras believed that if children grow up at home, close to their mother, then they will not make good Cossacks, because every Cossack must “feel the battle.”
The eldest son Ostap did not want to study: he ran away from the bursa several times, but was returned; he buried his textbooks, but they bought him new ones. And one day Taras told Ostap that if he did not study, he would be sent to a monastery for twenty years. Only this threat forced Ostap to continue his teaching. When Ostap and his friends played all sorts of pranks, he took all the blame on himself and did not betray his friends. And Andriy loved to study and was the instigator of all the pranks. But he always managed to escape punishment. Despite their differences, Ostap and Andriy had integral characters, only in Ostap this was manifested in devotion to work and the homeland, and in Andriy in his love for the beautiful lady.
There were harsh morals in the battle. There they taught nothing except discipline, sometimes they shot at a target and rode horses, and occasionally went hunting. “The Cossack loves to sleep under a free sky, so that not the low ceiling of the hut, but the starry canopy is above his head, and there is no greater honor for a Cossack than to stand up for his will, there is no other law than military comradeship.” “The plowman breaks his plow, the brewers and brewers threw their casks and broke barrels, the artisan and tradesman sent both their craft and their shop to hell, they broke the pots in the house. And whatever was mounted on the horse. In a word, the Russian character here received a wide, powerful scope and a dozen appearance.”
The Zaporozhye Cossacks arose in the lower reaches of the Dnieper on the islands beyond the rapids. Many people gathered there. In the 16th century, the future Ukraine and Belarus became part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Religious persecution caused resistance and uprisings against the Polish state. It was during this harsh time that Gogol’s heroes had to live.
Ostap was destined for “the path of battle and the difficult knowledge of carrying out military affairs.”
Ostap was destined for “the path of battle and the difficult knowledge of carrying out military affairs.” The inclinations of the future leader were noticeable in him. “His body breathed with strength, and his knightly qualities had already acquired the broad strength of a lion.” But fate was not destined for Ostap to become a great commander and leader. In the battle of Dubno, he was captured and, having undergone terrible torture, was executed on Warsaw Square. Ostap is the embodiment of devotion to faith, duty and comrades.
Andriy is the complete opposite of his older brother. He was completely immersed in the “charming music of bullets and swords.” He didn’t know what it meant to calculate one’s own or someone else’s strength in advance. Under the influence of his feelings, he was capable of not only fighting heroically, but also betraying his comrades. Love for the beautiful lady destroyed the youngest son Taras. Succumbing to his feelings, he forgot his love for the Motherland and his duty to his comrades, and a bullet fired by the hand of his own father with the words: “I gave birth to you, I will kill you,” ended Andriy’s young life.
Gogol describes Ostap, Andriy, and Taras with great love. His story sounds like a hymn to the fatherland and the heroism of his compatriots. Andriy, for the sake of his feelings, was not afraid to renounce his faith, family and went against his homeland. Ostap inspires respect with his dedication to the common cause, unshakable faith and perseverance.
Gogol's story "Taras Bulba" can be compared with the poems of Homer. His heroes are perceived as epic heroes: “Can there really be such fires, torments and such strength in the world that would overpower the Russian force?”
Ostap and Andriy "Taras Bulba"
The main characters of Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol's story “Taras Bulba” are Ostap and Andriy
Their father, the experienced Colonel Taras Bulba, had a very great influence on them. Ostap completely agreed with his father; his goal in life was to visit the Zaporozhye Sich and accomplish a feat. His motto is “fight and feast.” Andriy saw a different meaning in life. He studied more willingly than his brother and was interested in art. He did not despise women, like his father and other Cossacks. Andriy, like Ostap, recognized his father as his only judge.
Both Ostap and Andriy are proud, with a sense of self-esteem. Both brothers are dear, but Ostap - to Andriy, his father, the Cossacks, and Andriy - even to the enemy: he took pity on the Polish girl. The brothers were patriots, defenders of the Motherland, but Andriy could not cope with his feelings and became a traitor.
Ostap did not want to study at the bursa and even buried his textbook four times. But when Taras got angry and said that Ostap would never see the Sich unless he studied at the bursa, Ostap became a diligent, hardworking and diligent student, one of the first. He was a good, reliable comrade, the students respected him and willingly obeyed him. He was honest and straightforward - when he was punished, he did not evade. Andriy was inventive, cunning, dexterous, and avoided punishment. He is the leader of the students, but at the same time secretive, loves solitude. He has a developed aesthetic taste.
Already in the first battles, it was clear that Andriy was frivolous, brave, desperate and saw in battle “mad bliss and rapture,” “passionate passion.” And Ostap, cool-blooded, calculating, calm, confident in his abilities, prudent, reasonable, thought through his actions.
"ABOUT! Yes, it will be in time, good colonel! “Taras was talking about Ostap, - she will be a good colonel, and even one that will put Dad in his belt!” And about Andriy he said: “And this is a good one - the enemy would not take him! - warrior! not Ostap, but a kind, kind warrior too!”
The Battle of Dubno is a decisive test for Andriy and Ostap. After her, at night, Andriy bordered his homeland, comrades, family. And when the next day he went out to beat his own, Taras cursed him and carried out his judgment on him - he killed him.
Image of Ostap in the story “Taras Bulba” - one of the main characters in the story by N.V. Gogol. Quotes to the image of Ostap (quoted characteristics) are also included in this article.
Mikola Gogol “Taras Bulba” characterization of Ostap
Ostap is the eldest son of the Cossack colonel Taras Bulbi, brother and simply a good warrior. Ostap and his brother finished the Kiev school and turned home, where their father and mother checked them out. Dad was already writing with his sons, but he was aware that the school was still in front of him. Ostap was admired for his ardent, inconspicuous character, courage and determination. If the father wanted to fire sooner than any of their young seminarians, they would be quick to avoid suffering. Father wanted such a character. About the strong-willed character of the hero, one can confirm the fact of his success. Initially, he was not given the opportunity to learn at all, but unfortunately he was already one of the shortest academicians in the field. Mriya Ostap was forever associated with his exploits in battle. He doesn’t want to compromise anything with his father, the old Cossack colonel. Ostap was turning 22, but he was already cold-blooded, respectful and decisive.
Regardless of everything, Ostap’s heart was kind. His mother's tears deeply touched his soul, and he grieved the loss of his brother.
The Cossacks quickly appreciated the strength and humility of young Ostap and placed him in the first rank in battles. They thought that a good colonel would turn out to be a good colonel in the near future. This character was ultimately deprived of his true life, homeland and comrades. Unfortunately, his fate was tragic. Having lost all the Poles, they soon began fighting near Warsaw. The rest of his words were connected with my father. He knew that Dad was in charge here. In the process of strife, Ostap did not endure a lot of water or scream. He died as a hero, giving back to his father’s cause.
Image of Ostap “Taras Bulba” quotes
Zovnishnost, portrait of Ostap:
“His body breathed with strength, and his knightly qualities had already acquired the broad strength of a lion.”
“...two strapping young men, still looking from under their brows, like recently graduated seminarians. Their strong, healthy faces were covered with the first fluff of hair that had not yet been touched by a razor.”.
From now on: “...in the first year (from the Kyiv bursa) I still ran away. They returned him, flogged him terribly and put him in front of a book. Four times he buried his primer in the ground, and four times, having torn it inhumanely, they bought him a new one.” Taras Bulba threatened to lose his son in the monastery servants, since he was unable to learn all the sciences, only after which Ostap began to study.
Character: “Ostap was always considered one of the best comrades... never, under any circumstances, betrayed his comrades... was stern towards motives other than war and riotous revelry... was straightforward with equals... had kindness..."
Young people's worlds: Having become a valid Cossack, he will go to Zaporizka Sich.
Behavior in the hour of battle: “Ostap, it seemed, was destined for the path of battle and the difficult knowledge of carrying out military affairs.” Ostap fought coldly, “could measure out all the danger,” “the inclinations of the future leader could not help but be noticeable in him.”
Promotion to partnership: until the rest of your life, having lost your useful companion.
Brought to special happiness: without ever stooping to extreme happiness. “He was harsh towards motives other than war and riotous revelry; at least I never thought about anything else.”
Marriage with dads: Closer to my father, I intend to lose my loyal comrades until the end, and to protect my father’s property until the end