Summary Inexpensive Denis Fonvizin
DI Fonvizin
Subarctic
Action first
The phenomenon of I Gzh. Prostakov, examining Mitrofan’s new caftan, scolds Tricia because he has worn it and ruined the thing. She sends Eremeevna for a tailor, and Mitrofan for a father.
The phenomenon of II Prostakov, calling Trishka “cattle” and “thieves’ harem,” scolds him for a spoiled caftan. Trishka is justified: he is self-taught. To this Prostakova responds that the first tailor, too, no one has studied. To which Trishka genius objected: “Yes, the first tailor, perhaps, sewed worse than mine.”
The phenomenon of III Prostakov scolds her husband that he is hiding from her, and asks to resolve the dispute about the caftan. It seems to Prostakov that the caftan is baggy (that is, large). Prostakov scolds his husband, and he answers: “With your eyes, my people do not see anything.” Prostakov complains that God gave a foolish husband.
Phenomenon
The phenomenon of V Prostakov and Skotinin talk about Sophia. Skotinin suggests: it would not be a sin to learn about collusion. Prostakova responds that there is nothing to report to her. And she remembers how well she treats the orphan. Prostakov also specifies that together with Sophia we undertook to supervise and for her village. His wife cuts him off sharply. Skotinin can not wait to marry to unite the
Phenomenon VI Sofya enters with a letter, but neither Skotinin nor Prostakov can read it, and they boast that there were no literate people in their family.
Phenomenon VII Pravdin enters, Prostakova asks him to read the letter, but Pravdin first asks permission from Sophia, explaining that he does not read other people’s letters. From the letter it turns out that Sophia is “the heir of the income from ten thousand.” Skotinin and Prostakov are stunned. Prostakova rushes to hug Sophia. Skotinin understands that his conspiracy is no longer to be.
Phenomenon VIII The servant announces to Prestakov that soldiers entered the village with an officer. Prostakova is frightened, but her husband calms down that the officer will not allow the soldiers’ confusion.
The second action
Phenomenon I Milon unexpectedly meets with Pravdin, a longtime friend, and says that he rushes to Moscow hastily, grieving that he does not know anything about his beloved, perhaps, subjected to cruelty. To which Pravdin says that in this family also a cruel wife and a stupid husband. He, Pravdin, hopes to put an end to the “malice of the wife and stupidity of her husband.” Milon is pleased that his friend has the authority. Sophia enters.
Appearance II Milon is happy to meet with his beloved, and Sophia complains of the oppression that she had to endure in the house of the Prostakovs. Sophia is surprised by today’s change of Prostakova to her. Milo is jealous, but Sophia depicts the dullness of Mitrofan, and Milo calms down. Sophia is sure that her fate is in the hands of her uncle, who will soon arrive. Appears Skotinin.
Scene III Scotinin complains that his sister, who summoned him from the estate to conspiracy, sharply changed his intention. He tells Sofya that nobody will take it away from him. Milo is outraged by such impudence. Skotinin threatens to take revenge on Mitrofan, who is on his way.
The phenomenon of IV Eremeevna persuades Mitrophan to learn, and he calls her “old hrychovka.” Entering Skotinin threatens Mitrofan with reprisals. Eremeevna rushes to protect her pet. Skotinin steps back.
The phenomenon of V. Prostakov favors Milo and Sophia, says that she waits, her uncle will not wait, and then she starts telling how she loves Mitrofan and cares about him, just to bring him to the people. There are teachers who do not know what, but they pay cheaply. Tsyfirkin complains that the third year can not teach Mitrophan the action with fractions. Pravdin and Milo are convinced that the teachers are useless, and leave, so as not to interfere with Mitrofan’s studies.
The phenomenon of VI Prostakov asks Mitrofan to repeat what he has gone through with the teachers. And the son complains about her uncle, who nearly killed him. Prostakova attacked Yeremeevna, why she did not intercede for the “child.” Then she tells mom to feed the teachers and continue the teaching. When leaving, teachers complain about their unhappy share.
Action third
The Phenomenon I Pravdin and Starodum, conversing, recall the Petrine era, when people were valued in the mind, not in ranks and riches. They talk about the virtues of traditional education, when they brought up not only the mind, but the soul. Starodum tells the story of when he met an unworthy person, but did not immediately recognize it. Starodum served the fatherland, fought and was wounded, but learned that the young man, by virtue of his father’s closeness to the court, had bypassed him in the service, without showing the slightest zeal for business, then Starodum left the civil service, resigned. Having come to court, Starodomud was surprised that nobody was walking along the straight road, but with all the hooks, just to get around each other. He did not like all this, and he preferred to retire. Having received neither ranks nor villages, he retained “soul, honor and rules.”
Phenomenon II Starodum and Sophia meet joyfully and cordially. Sophia says that she was very worried about where he had disappeared for so many years. Starodum reassures her that he has made enough money in Siberia to marry her well. Sophia expresses her respect and gratitude to him. A terrible noise comes to them.
The appearance of III Milon separates the fighting Protzakova and Skotinin. Skotinin is pretty shabby. If it had not been for Milo, he would have been absolutely bad. Sophia’s eyes show Milo to Starodum, Milo understands her.
Phenomenon IV Prostakov yelled at Eremeevna that she did not see anyone from the yard. Eremeevna says that Palashka fell ill and raved, “as noble.” Prostakov is surprised. She orders me to call my husband and son to introduce them to Uncle Sophia.
Appearance V Starodum, just breaking out of the arms of Prostakov, immediately gets to Skotinin. Then he meets Milo. And Mitrofan and Prostakov grabbed him by the hand. Mitrofan intends to kiss Starodum’s hand, cursing before him at the dictation of his mother. Prostakova tells Starodum that she never curses anyone, since she is quiet. Starodumus responds sarcastically that he has noticed this. Pravdin adds that for three days watching battles. Starodum says that he is not a fan of such shows, so tomorrow he will go with Sofia to Moscow. Prostakov literally cries that she will not survive the departure of Sophia. Starodum said that he was going to marry Sophia for a decent man. Prostakova remembers her parents, who had 18 children, but only two survived: she and her brother. Her father always said that he would curse his son if he would learn. And now another century, here she is teaching her son something. Prostakova boasts of Mitrofan and wants Starodum to appreciate his success. Starodum refuses, saying that he is a bad judge in that.
Phenomenon VI Kuteykin and Tsyfirkin are indignant that each time they have to wait a long time for their pupil. Kuteikin sympathizes with the local servants, saying that he is a serviceman, he was in battles, but here is more terrible. Tsyfirkin regrets that you can not properly punish Mitrofan for his stupidity and laziness.
Phenomenon VII Mitrofan agrees for the sake of the mother to learn the last time, but that even the collusion was today: “I do not want to learn, but I want to marry.” Mitrofan repeats with the teachers, but can not solve the simplest task. Mother constantly interferes, teaches her son not to share with anyone, and there is no need to know geography, there are cabs for that.
Phenomenon VIII Teacher Vralman speaks with a strong foreign accent, it can hardly be understood. He is sure that one should not hammer the head of a child with sciences, just to be healthy. He scolds the Russian teachers who ruin Mitrofanushka’s health. Prostakov fully agrees with him. She goes to look after her son so that he does not anger Starodum somehow.
Appearance IX Kuteykin and Tsyfirkin attack Vralman, he escapes, so that he will not be brushed by the sides.
Step Four
Appearance I Sophia reads the book and waits for her uncle.
Phenomenon II Starodum sees the book of Sophia and says that the author of “Telemachus” can not write a bad book. He believes that Sophia reads a great book. They talk about good and bad people. Sophia assures us that happiness is wealth and wealth. Starodum agrees with her, saying that he has his own calculation. He values valor by the number of cases committed by man for the benefit of the Fatherland, and wealth does not see it as saving money in coffers, but in giving excess to those in need. Sofya agrees with him. Starodumus discusses the person in general. He talks about a family in which a husband and wife hate each other – it’s a misfortune for them and others, children in such a family are thrown and the most unhappy creatures. And all because people do not consult their hearts. Sophia is happy that she has such a wise mentor.
Appearance III Valet brings a letter to Starodum. Sophia goes for glasses for her uncle.
Phenomenon IV Starodum thinks about Milo. He wants to marry Sophia for him.
Appearance V Sophia admits to the Old Believer in the love of Milo.
The phenomenon of VI Pravdin represents the Starodum of Milo. Sophia says that her mother loved him as her own son. Milon expresses his views on the service and people close to the views of Starodum. Milo shows himself as an educated and judicious young man. He likes Starodum, and he blesses Sophia and Milo to marry.
Phenomenon VII Skotinin appears and asks to be blessed by him and Sophia. He shows himself to be an absolute fool. Starodum laughs.
Phenomenon VIII Gzh. Prostakova wondered whether anyone had disturbed Starodum; she made everyone walk on tiptoe so as not to disturb such an expensive guest. Prostakov again asks Starodum to examine Mitrofan. Mitrofan shows absolute ignorance of elementary things. Mother, defending her son, says that for a century people lived without sciences, and he will live safely.
Phenomenon IX Prostakov wondered whether Starodum recognized her son. He replies that he knew both better. On the question of Mitrofan, he replies that Sofya does not come after him, she is already conspiring for another. Prostakova runs around the room angrily and plans: steal Sophia at six in the morning, before she leaves with her uncle.
Step Five
Pravdin and Starodum talk about how to put an end to Prostakov’s maliciousness. Pravdin was instructed to take the estate into custody. Pravdin and Starodum talk about the virtues of the king, who are entrusted to the lives of his subjects, how great a soul he must be. Further, they pass to the argument about nobles, “which should be well-behaved.”
Appearance II Milon with a sword in his hands beats Sophia from Eremeevna and the people of Prostakova, who forcibly dragged the girl into the carriage and wanted to take to the church to get married with Mitrofan.
Appearance III Pravdin is confident that this crime gives cause for the uncle and the groom to turn to the government to punish the criminals. Prostakov on his knees begs for mercy.
Phenomenon IV But Starodum and Milo refuse to complain about the Prostakov, who are pitiful and disgusted in their humiliation. Skotinin does not understand anything about what is happening. Prostakova rises from her knees when she realizes that she is forgiven, and immediately intends to repair her people, who “released Sophia from her hands”. She says she is free to pervert everyone if she wants to. Then Pravdin takes out a paper about custody of the estate. Skotinin, afraid that even before he gets, prefers to retire.
The phenomenon of V. Prostakov asks Pravdin to pardon or give a respite, even for three days. He does not give me three hours.
Phenomenon VI Starodum acknowledges his former coachman in Vralmane. Kuteykin demands money for his work, and Prostakova says that he did not teach Mitrofan anything. He objected that it was not his fault. Tsyfirkin refuses money, because for three years Mitrofan did not learn anything worthwhile. Pravdin shames Kuteikin and rewards Tsyfirkin for a good soul. Milo also gives him money. Vralman asks for the Starodumu coachman.
Phenomenon VII The Starodum carriage is submitted, and Vralman is ready to take the place of the coachman: Starodum takes him to his service.
The appearance of the last Starodom, Sofia, Milon say goodbye to Pravdin. Prostakov rushes to Mitrofan, her last hope, and Mitrofan replies: “Let go, mother, how you imposed…” Prostakova was killed “by the betrayal of her son.” Even Sophia rushes to comfort her. Pravdin decides to give Mitrofan a service. Starodum says, pointing to Prostakov: “Here is an evil worthy fruit.”
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