What is “real life” from the point of view of L. Tolstoy? What is real life? (based on the novel by L.N.
Real life in the understanding of Tolstoy
Real life It is a life without shackles and restrictions. This is the supremacy of feelings and mind over secular etiquette.
Tolstoy contrasts "false life" and "real life". All of Tolstoy's favorite characters live "Real Life". Tolstoy in the first chapters of his work shows us only "false life" through the inhabitants of secular society: Anna Scherrer, Vasily Kuragin, his daughter and many others. sharp opposition this society is the Rostov family. They live only by feelings and may not observe general decency. So, for example, Natasha Rostova, who ran out into the hall on her name day and loudly asked what kind of dessert would be served. This, according to Tolstoy, is real life.
Most best time to understand the insignificance of all problems, this is war. In 1812, everyone rushed to fight Napoleon. In the war, everyone forgot about their quarrels and disputes. Everyone thought only about victory and the enemy. Indeed, even Pierre Bezukhov forgot about his differences with Dolokhov. War eliminates everything that is not real, false in people's lives, gives a person the opportunity to open up to the end, feeling the need for it, as Nikolai Rostov and the hussars of his squadron feel it, they feel it at the moment when it was impossible not to launch an attack. Heroes who do not specifically seek to be useful to the general course of events, but live their own normal life are the most useful contributors. The criterion of real life is real, sincere feelings.
But Tolstoy has heroes who live according to the laws of reason. These are the Bolkonsky family, except, perhaps, Marya. But Tolstoy also refers to these heroes as "real". Prince Andrei Bolkonsky - very clever man. He lives according to the laws of reason and does not obey feelings. He rarely obeyed etiquette. He could easily walk away if he wasn't interested. Prince Andrei wanted to live "not for himself alone." He always tried to be helpful.
Tolstoy also shows us Pierre Bezukhov, who was looked at disapprovingly in Anna Pavlovna's living room. He, unlike the others, did not greet the "useless aunt." He did not do it out of disrespect, but only because he did not consider it necessary. In the image of Pierre, two benefactors are connected: intelligence and simplicity. By "simplicity" I mean that he can freely express his feelings and emotions. Pierre was looking for his destiny for a long time and did not know what to do. A simple Russian peasant, Platon Karataev, helped him figure it out. He explained to him that there is nothing better than freedom. Karataev became for Pierre the personification of simplicity and clarity of the basic laws of life.
Real life in the understanding of Tolstoy
Real life is life without fetters and restrictions. This is the supremacy of feelings and mind over secular etiquette.
Tolstoy contrasts "false life" and "real life". All of Tolstoy's favorite characters live "Real Life". Tolstoy in the first chapters of his work shows us only "false life" through the inhabitants of secular society: Anna Scherrer, Vasily Kuragin, his daughter and many others. A sharp contrast to this society is the Rostov family. They live only by feelings and may not observe general decency. So, for example, Natasha Rostova, who ran out into the hall on her name day and loudly asked what kind of dessert would be served. This, according to Tolstoy, is real life.
The best time to understand the insignificance of all problems is war. In 1812, everyone rushed to fight Napoleon. In the war, everyone forgot about their quarrels and disputes. Everyone thought only about victory and the enemy. Indeed, even Pierre Bezukhov forgot about his differences with Dolokhov. War eliminates everything that is not real, false in people's lives, gives a person the opportunity to open up to the end, feeling the need for it, as Nikolai Rostov and the hussars of his squadron feel it, they feel it at the moment when it was impossible not to launch an attack. Heroes who do not specifically seek to be useful to the general course of events, but live their normal lives, are the most useful participants in it. The criterion of real life is real, sincere feelings.
But Tolstoy has heroes who live according to the laws of reason. These are the Bolkonsky family, except, perhaps, Marya. But Tolstoy also refers to these heroes as "real". Prince Andrei Bolkonsky is a very intelligent person. He lives according to the laws of reason and does not obey feelings. He rarely obeyed etiquette. He could easily walk away if he wasn't interested. Prince Andrei wanted to live "not for himself alone." He always tried to be helpful.
Tolstoy also shows us Pierre Bezukhov, who was looked at disapprovingly in Anna Pavlovna's living room. He, unlike the others, did not greet the "useless aunt." He did not do it out of disrespect, but only because he did not consider it necessary. In the image of Pierre, two benefactors are connected: intelligence and simplicity. By "simplicity" I mean that he can freely express his feelings and emotions. Pierre was looking for his destiny for a long time and did not know what to do. A simple Russian peasant, Platon Karataev, helped him figure it out. He explained to him that there is nothing better than freedom. Karataev became for Pierre the personification of simplicity and clarity of the basic laws of life.
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“Real life” in the understanding of L.N. Tolstoy.
The most famous epic novel by L.N. Tolstoy's "War and Peace" (1863-1869) cannot but amaze its reader with the incredible variety of problems raised by the author in the work, which is why the novel "War and Peace" can be viewed from completely different positions. The work "War and Peace" harmoniously combines elements of love, psychological, philosophical, social and historical novel. In the novel by L.N. Tolstoy raises a lot interesting questions relevant to society at the present time, however, I would like to consider one of the issues in more detail.
What is “real life” in the understanding of L.N. Tolstoy? Throughout the novel, the author returns to this question more than once, and the question itself originates in the title of the novel. The title of the work has deep meaning and already partially characterizes L.N. Tolstoy about "real life". “Real life” is the same “world”. It is not only the absence bloody wars, but also the inner harmony of a person with himself, harmony, calmness, and "war" is a "false life", lack of meaning in life, disharmony.
The term "real life" is largely associated with the Rostov family, and especially with Natasha Rostova. Natasha combines all the qualities necessary, according to Tolstoy, in order to live a "real life." Since childhood, she is sincere and direct, loving nature, from birth inexplicably close to the people. "Favorite" heroes of L.N. Tolstoy, including Natasha, tend to make mistakes, be disappointed, but each time find the strength to move forward. Natasha lives rich life, she is impetuous and often commits rash acts. Natasha has a unique ability to love with all her heart everyone, everyone, she is merciful and generous. In Natasha Rostova L.N. Tolstoy sees the ideal of a girl, mother and wife. Sincerity, naturalness, purity of soul, characteristic of Natasha and other children, were encouraged in the Rostov family. Relations in the family were built solely on the principles of trust and the laws of the heart. The Rostov family definitely lives a "real life".
An example of a "false life" is the life of the Kuragin family. Their relationship is cold, behind the mask external beauty only emptiness is hidden, in their relationship there is no sincerity, emotions, no mutual understanding. In the Rostov family, the opposite is true. They empathize with each other, show emotions and appreciate everything spiritual.
Also an important role in understanding the term "real life" is played by the attitude of the characters to the people. All favorite characters of L.N. Tolstoy come to the "thought of the people." This is the idea of the unity of the people and with the people. Such an idea becomes true meaning life of Andrei Bolkonsky and Pierre Bezukhov. "National Thought" is also close to the Rostov family. The Rostovs perceive the people on an emotional level, which can be seen, for example, in the hunting scene or in the scene of Natasha's dance. The author's favorite heroes sincerely worry about their homeland and are true patriots: Natasha insisted that the family save not property, but the wounded, Nikolai fights in the war, Petya dies in his first battle. Also L.N. Tolstoy shows false patriots in the novel. Typical false patriots are visitors to the salon of A.P. Sherer, who constantly talk about politics, but do not really influence anything. Communication in the salon mainly takes place on French, which is forbidden to speak in the salon only in 1812. It is noteworthy that the Rostov family, for example, rarely uses French. Also, staff officers who go to fight not for the people and freedom, but only to receive ranks and orders can be considered false patriots. Andrei Bolkonsky, being a true patriot, fought in the forefront, taking an active part in all hostilities. It is also natural that he dies in the war.
"Real life", according to Tolstoy, includes unity with nature and love for it. Heroes who truly live are able to subtly feel nature. This is especially confirmed by the scene moonlit night in Otradnoye and a hunting scene, as well as the comprehension of eternity and the incomprehensibility of nature by Prince Andrei, when he looks at the sky over Austerlitz or watches a huge oak tree on the way to Otradnoye and upon returning from the estate. Looking into the sky over Austerlitz, Andrey understands all the senselessness and inexpediency of the war, understands how insignificant it all is, especially in comparison with the endless sky: “How could I not have seen this lofty sky before? And how happy I am that I finally got to know him. Yes! Everything is empty, everything is a lie, except for this endless sky. Nothing, nothing but him. But even that is not even there, there is nothing but silence, calmness.
One more important detail is that heroes who truly live, according to Tolstoy, must change and be in a state of endless search. In one of the letters of L.N. Tolstoy wrote: “In order to live honestly, one must tear, get confused, fight, make mistakes, start and quit, and start again, and quit again, and always fight and lose. And calmness mental meanness". This statement also fits perfectly with the description of the long life paths of his favorite characters. Each of them has gone through strong changes, disappointments, ups and downs. Only internally empty, spiritually poor characters remained static throughout the novel, for example, Helen, the visitors to the Scherer salon, their way of life remained unchanged.
Thus, summing up, from the novel "War and Peace" we learn that, according to Tolstoy, "real life" is freedom in the manifestation of feelings, mutual understanding in the family, unity with the people, the ability to empathize and understand on an emotional level what what's going on around. Only a person truly lives who is able to admire the nature of his Motherland, love every corner of it, be ready to unite with the people and stand up for his Fatherland, even if victory will cost many lives. "Real life" is very rich and multifaceted, it does not imply constant success. To err is human, the only question is how he will behave after. To err, to be disappointed, to hope, to fall, to rise - this is what life requires of a person. L.N. Tolstoy throughout the novel contrasted people living "real life" and "false life". Thanks to the reception of antithesis, the author manages to emphasize the qualities necessary for a real person. The problem raised by the author was relevant at the time of writing the novel and remained just as relevant and important for society. Life is given to a person once and it is worth living richly and with dignity, there is no point in wasting life, and happiness lies in the fact that life gives each person an infinite number of opportunities, but not everyone decides to use them.
You cannot live for yourself alone - this is spiritual death. “Life is only when you live for others,” wrote Tolstoy. In the novel, this principle of real life is central. Karataev considered real life only that which does not make sense as a separate life. It only makes sense as part of the whole.
Prince Andrei cannot be such a particle. He is a man of action, he got out of the rhythm of society and life in general. Bolkonsky does not go with the flow, but rather is ready to subjugate life to himself, but in this he is mistaken. Life is given to us by God
He controls us, and therefore life cannot be subjugated to itself.
At the same time, Pierre, always going with the flow, understood for himself the essence of life: “Life is everything. Life is God. Everything moves, moves, and this movement is God. And as long as there is life, there is the enjoyment of the self-consciousness of the deity. To love life is to love God." He realized the worthlessness of his life, with its revelry and revelry, but he continues to revel and walk. Although when Pierre understands that one must live for others, he tries to build schools, make life easier for the peasants, but, as we see, he does not succeed, because Pierre did not make any efforts, but succumbed to a sudden
Impulse, the ardor of which soon cooled. Tolstoy wrote: "Do not make an effort, live with the flow - and you do not live." Bezukhov knew what real life was, but did nothing to live it.
Prince Bolkonsky, on the contrary, builds schools, reduces dues, releases serfs, that is, he does everything that Pierre did not complete, however, he does not live a real life, because his principle is: "you must live for yourself." However, life for oneself is spiritual death.
In War and Peace, Tolstoy reveals what real life is, showing this on the example of Pierre Bezukhov and Andrei Bolkonsky. He showed that it is impossible to live like Prince Andrei for oneself alone, that it is impossible, like Pierre, to go with the flow without making any effort, but, like Andrei, one must “torn, get confused, fight, make mistakes, start and quit and again start and quit again, and forever struggle and lose. And the calmness in which Bolkonsky was in Bogucharovo or Pierre in St. Petersburg is spiritual meanness. But, like Pierre, one must love life "in its countless, never exhausted manifestations." We must live, we must love, we must believe.
“A living person is the one,” Tolstoy wrote, “who goes forward, where it is lit ... in front of him by a moving lantern, and who never reaches the lit place, and the lit place goes ahead of him. And that's life. And there is no other." A person must seek and not find peace, must strive to achieve his goal. Happy is the person who achieves his plan all his life, devoting his whole life to something.
However, real life is common life people, "bringing personal interest into harmony with the common interests of all people." Real life is the world. Wars, on the other hand, contradict human essence, wars are an evil generated by people themselves. Ozhegov wrote that life is the activity of man and society, that is, the interconnected activity of that whole and its particles, about which L. N. Tolstoy wrote in the novel.
We must live, we must love, we must believe.
Real life is life without fetters and restrictions. This is the supremacy of feelings and mind over secular etiquette.
Tolstoy contrasts “false life” and “real life”. All of Tolstoy's favorite characters live "The Real Life". Tolstoy in the first chapters of his work shows us only “false life” through the inhabitants of secular society: Anna Scherrer, Vasily Kuragin, his daughter and many others. A sharp contrast to this society is the Rostov family. They live only by feelings and may not comply with the universal
Decency. So. for example, Natasha Rostova, who ran out into the hall on her name day and loudly asked what dessert would be served. This. According to Tolstoy, this is real life.
The best time to understand the insignificance of all problems is war. In 1812, everyone rushed to fight Napoleon. In the war, everyone forgot about their quarrels and disputes. Everyone thought only about victory and the enemy. Indeed, even Pierre Bezukhov forgot about his differences with Dolokhov. War eliminates everything false, false in people's lives, gives a person the opportunity to open up to the end, feeling the need for it, as Nikolai Rostov and the hussars of his squadron feel it, they feel it at the moment when it was impossible not to launch an attack. Heroes who do not specifically seek to be useful to the general course of events, but live their normal lives, are the most useful participants in it. The criterion of real life is real, sincere feelings.
But Tolstoy has heroes who live according to the laws of reason. These are the Bolkonsky family, except, perhaps, Marya. But Tolstoy also refers to these heroes as “real”. Prince Andrei Bolkonsky is a very intelligent person. He lives according to the laws of reason and does not obey feelings. He rarely obeyed etiquette. He could easily walk away if he wasn't interested. Prince Andrei wanted to live "not for himself alone." He always tried to be helpful.
Tolstoy also shows us Pierre Bezukhov, who was looked at disapprovingly in Anna Pavlovna's living room. He, unlike the others, did not greet the “useless aunt”. He did not do it out of disrespect, but only because he did not consider it necessary. In the image of Pierre, two benefactors are connected: intelligence and simplicity. By “simplicity” I mean that he can freely express his feelings and emotions. Pierre was looking for his destiny for a long time and did not know what to do. A simple Russian peasant, Platon Karataev, helped him figure it out. He explained to him that there is nothing better than freedom. Karataev became for Pierre the personification of simplicity and clarity of the basic laws of life.
All of Tolstoy's favorite characters love life in all its manifestations. Real life is always natural. Tolstoy loves the depicted life and the characters living it.
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