On the tale form of M. A. Sholokhov’s narration (end)
The words of the driver’s profession also penetrated into his speech: “The last stage was at first speed, that is, on all fours, but I got there,” “My heart swayed, the pistons need to be changed.”
Many times he will say a friendly “brother” to his interlocutor. In all this one can see a man of severe hard work, responsive, direct.
Fairy tale speech presents to us, as if in rays of light, the character of the hero and the soul, and the drama of experiences.
Based on materials from F. G. Biryukov
Questions and tasks
1. Which episodes when reading the story seemed to you the most important for revealing the fate and character of Andrei Sokolov?
2. What place does the episode of Sokolov’s psychological duel with Commandant Muller occupy in the story and why?
3. Confirm with examples the validity of the words of M. A. Sholokhov: “Monya is interested in the fate ordinary people in the last war."
4. How does Andrei Sokolov overcome his loneliness? What new does the story of Vanyushka’s adoption add to the understanding of Sokolov’s character? In connection with what does the hero of the story say: “It’s impossible for us to disappear separately!”? What is the significance of Andrei’s portrait in the story? Why was it difficult for the author to look into his eyes, “as if sprinkled with ashes”?
5. The story “The Fate of a Man” differs from other works by M. A. Sholokhov. Its content is mainly tragic. Why doesn't the story give rise to a feeling of hopelessness?
6. Who narrates at the beginning and end of the story, and who narrates the main part of it? How does the narrator's character manifest itself in the manner of the story?
7. How do you explain the generalized nature of the title of the story?
When reading the story, the most important for revealing the fate and character of Andrei Sokolov seem to be the following episodes and facts of his life: when he became a driver, ten years flew by completely unnoticed for him, and the past was shrouded in a haze through which it was difficult to discern anything. Also, the ideal of happiness for him was “a roof over his head,” normal nutrition, good-quality clothing and a peaceful, measured life in the family. When he lost this, then life seemed devoid of any meaning to him. He did not find enough support in himself to start living again. Now the only meaning of his life was constant grief for the dead. He believed that his life was ruined because he believed that the center of his life was not in himself, but in the people and objects around him. For ordinary people of that time, this was a typical situation; it determined national identity and many cultural elements.
An important episode for understanding the character of Andrei Sokolov is the moment missed in the textbook, when he, having been captured, strangled at night a traitor who was preparing to betray his commander. This shows him as a decisive and irreconcilable person towards his enemies, who cares not only about his own skin.
It is very significant that he was not afraid when the camp commander threatened to kill him; on the contrary, he behaved with dignity. The thirst for life and fight was constantly seething in him, this is clear from the fact that at the first possible opportunity he fled. Yes, he didn’t just run away, but also grabbed an important German commander - that is, he had great practical intelligence, and he fought wisely, without losing his head.
His sick soul needed someone to take care of him, so he took in a homeless boy. Beneath his rough, unpretentious appearance there lived a sensitive and responsive soul.
Andrei Sokolov was a hard-working and thorough person. His character can be defined as judicious, courageous and honest. He was a monogamous man, which speaks of a deep spiritual life.
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When reading the story, the most important for revealing the fate and character of Andrei Sokolov seem to be the following episodes and facts of his life: when he became a driver, ten years flew by completely unnoticed for him, and the past was shrouded in a haze through which it was difficult to discern anything. Also, the ideal of happiness for him was “a roof over his head,” normal nutrition, good-quality clothing and a peaceful, measured life in the family. When he lost this, then life seemed devoid of any meaning to him. He did not find enough support in himself to start living again. Now the only meaning of his life was constant grief for the dead. He believed that his life was ruined because he believed the center of his life was not in himself, but in the people and objects around him. For ordinary people of that time, this was a typical situation; it determined national identity and many elements of culture.
An important episode for understanding the character of Andrei Sokolov is the moment missed in the textbook, when he, having been captured, strangled at night a traitor who was preparing to betray his commander. This shows him as a decisive and irreconcilable person towards his enemies, who cares not only about his own skin.
It is very significant that he was not afraid when the camp commander threatened to kill him; on the contrary, he behaved with dignity. The thirst for life and fight was constantly seething in him, this is clear from the fact that at the first possible opportunity he fled. Yes, he didn’t just run away, but also grabbed an important German commander - that is, he had great practical intelligence, and he fought wisely, without losing his head.
Answer
When reading the story, the most important for revealing the fate and character of Andrei Sokolov seem to be the following episodes and facts of his life: when he became a driver, ten years flew by completely unnoticed for him, and the past was shrouded in a haze through which it was difficult to discern anything. Also, the ideal of happiness for him was “a roof over his head,” normal nutrition, good-quality clothing and a peaceful, measured life in the family. When he lost this, then life seemed devoid of any meaning to him. He did not find enough support in himself to start living again. Now the only meaning of his life was constant grief for the dead. He believed that his life was ruined because he believed the center of his life was not in himself, but in the people and objects around him. For ordinary people of that time, this was a typical situation; it determined national identity and many elements of culture.
An important episode for understanding the character of Andrei Sokolov is the moment missed in the textbook, when he, having been captured, strangled at night a traitor who was preparing to betray his commander.
This shows him as a decisive and irreconcilable person towards his enemies, who cares not only about his own skin.
It is very significant that he was not afraid when the camp commander threatened to kill him; on the contrary, he behaved with dignity. The thirst for life and fight was constantly seething in him, this is clear from the fact that at the first possible opportunity he fled. Yes, he didn’t just run away, but also grabbed an important German commander - that is, he had great practical intelligence, and he fought wisely, without losing his head.
His sick soul needed someone to take care of him, so he took in a homeless boy. Beneath his rough, unpretentious appearance there lived a sensitive and responsive soul.
Andrei Sokolov was a hard-working and thorough person. His character can be defined as judicious, courageous and honest. He was a monogamous man, which speaks of a deep spiritual life.
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