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Summary “Without guilt, guilty” Ostrovsky

The second half of the 19th century, a small house on the outskirts of the provincial town. Lyubov Ivanovna Otradina, who at the moment sews and talks with her maid, lives in the house. From the conversation between them you can find out that the main character is very worried about the fact that the father of her child and her lover for some unknown reason can not assign a wedding day. Also, women are discussing the unexpected return of Lyubov Ivanovna’s friend Shevavina. She got some huge inheritance from the old man with whom she lived recently, and now is preparing for the wedding.

Murov, the beloved Otradina, enters the house, and tells her that she can not tell her mother about their wedding, since she will not survive that her son will marry a non-dowry. At the same time, he demonstrates complete indifference to his son, who at the moment lives Galchihi – a petty bourgeois who takes children for education. At this moment Shelavina comes, and Murov, to the great

surprise of Otradina, hides from her in the bedroom. Otradin speaks with his girlfriend, who talks about the wedding, her dress and shows her husband’s photo. Otradina sees her as Murov. Shelavina leaves, and Otradin begins to drive out Murov. At this time, frightened Galchikha resorts, telling them that their son is dying. Contrary to the demand of Otradina, Murov goes to his son with her. Seventeen years have passed. Barin Dudukin, who is a very rich man and patronizes the actors, awaits the return of the famous actress Elena Ivanovna Kruchinina from the tour. Kruchinina is the former Otradin.

Unexpectedly, Korinkina comes to him, working in the local premiership theater. She complains to Dudukin about the young and talented actor Neznamov, who on the eve of the scandal, having quarreled with the local rich man Mukhoboev. The prime minister says that Neznamov has a bad character and a sharp tongue. After leaving Korinkina comes Kruchinina. She informs Dudukin that she was with the governor and asked to forgive Neznamov and not to expel him from the city. According to the actress, Neznamov has a very difficult

fate. He is illegitimate, was taken to be brought up by his family from Siberia. There he received some education and upbringing, but after the death of the adoptive father, he felt very bad. The new stepfather often beat him and drove him out of the house. Once he left home and joined the troupe, but he was caught and sent back. Therefore he is very afraid, so that he is not caught again, because then he will have to return to that family. Kruchinina says that Neznamova understands very well, since she also had a difficult fate. When she was young, she was seriously ill child, and when she saw a dying son, she lost consciousness. Later, she fell ill with diphtheria, and when she recovered, she was told that her son had died. Kruchinin, depressed by grief and weakened by a serious illness, was taken to her by her distant relative, with whom she lived until her death. After that she received a small legacy and decided to become an actress. Later, she fell ill with diphtheria, and when she recovered, she was told that her son had died. Kruchinin, depressed by grief and weakened by a serious illness, was taken to her by her distant relative, with whom she lived until her death. After that she received a small legacy and decided to become an actress. Later, she fell ill with diphtheria, and when she recovered, she was told that her son had died. Kruchinin, depressed by grief and weakened by a serious illness, was taken to her by her distant relative, with whom she lived until her death. After that she received a small legacy and decided to become an actress.

Listening to her, Dudukin advises to take care of himself and leaves. In the room where Kruchinin is located, Neznamov enters with his friend Shmaga. They waited for her at the buffet, but did not wait and decided to visit here. Shmaga begins to reproach the actress in that she decided to intercede for Neznamova, after which the entire troupe looks at him with condemnation. Kruchinina apologizes. Neznamov echoes his friend, saying that he does not believe in the good motives of people. The actress, seeing how embarrassed the young man lives, convinces him that there are many good people in the world, he just has not come across them yet. Kruchinina tells him that he will continue to do good, although it does not always return to it the Saami. The moved Neznamov apologizes to the actress and drives Shmag. He, in turn, requires Kruchinina to pay their bill at the buffet, and she gives him money. Neznamov says goodbye and kisses her hand, she, in turn, is his head. Suddenly a half-witted beggar appears, in which Kruchinina recognizes Galchikha. She rushes to her, demanding to tell where her son disappeared. Galchikha practically does not remember anything, but still tells the actress that she gave the child to a childless couple, and Murov, after learning about this, also gave her money. Kruchinina is desperate, she does not understand how you can be such a villain. At this time the prime minister of the theater Korinkina speaks in the dressing room with her lover Milovzorov. She complains to him that Kruchinin is attracting the attention of the entire company. She tells him the story of Kruchinina’s life, which she informed Dudukin. At the same time, she cynically misinterprets some moments in such a way that to expose an actress to a woman of too free disposition. in turn – his head. Suddenly a half-witted beggar appears, in which Kruchinina recognizes Galchikha. She rushes to her, demanding to tell where her son disappeared. Galchikha practically does not remember anything, but still tells the actress that she gave the child to a childless couple, and Murov, after learning about this, also gave her money. Kruchinina is desperate, she does not understand how you can be such a villain. At this time the prime minister of the theater Korinkina speaks in the dressing room with her lover Milovzorov. She complains to him that Kruchinin is attracting the attention of the entire company. She tells him the story of Kruchinina’s life, which she informed Dudukin. At the same time, she cynically misinterprets some moments in such a way that to expose an actress to a woman of too free disposition. in turn – his head. Suddenly a half-witted beggar appears, in which Kruchinina recognizes Galchikha. She rushes to her, demanding to tell where her son disappeared. Galchikha practically does not remember anything, but still tells the actress that she gave the child to a childless couple, and Murov, after learning about this, also gave her money. Kruchinina is desperate, she does not understand how you can be such a villain. At this time the prime minister of the theater Korinkina speaks in the dressing room with her lover Milovzorov. She complains to him that Kruchinin is attracting the attention of the entire company. She tells him the story of Kruchinina’s life, which she informed Dudukin. At the same time, she cynically misinterprets some moments in such a way that to expose an actress to a woman of too free disposition. She rushes to her, demanding to tell where her son disappeared. Galchikha practically does not remember anything, but still tells the actress that she gave the child to a childless couple, and Murov, after learning about this, also gave her money. Kruchinina is desperate, she does not understand how you can be such a villain. At this time the prime minister of the theater Korinkina speaks in the dressing room with her lover Milovzorov. She complains to him that Kruchinin is attracting the attention of the entire company. She tells him the story of Kruchinina’s life, which she informed Dudukin. At the same time, she cynically misinterprets some moments in such a way that to expose an actress to a woman of too free disposition. She rushes to her, demanding to tell where her son disappeared. Galchikha practically does not remember anything, but still tells the actress that she gave the child to a childless couple, and Murov, after learning about this, also gave her money. Kruchinina is desperate, she does not understand how you can be such a villain. At this time the prime minister of the theater Korinkina speaks in the dressing room with her lover Milovzorov. She complains to him that Kruchinin is attracting the attention of the entire company. She tells him the story of Kruchinina’s life, which she informed Dudukin. At the same time, she cynically misinterprets some moments in such a way that to expose an actress to a woman of too free disposition. also gave her money. Kruchinina is desperate, she does not understand how you can be such a villain. At this time the prime minister of the theater Korinkina speaks in the dressing room with her lover Milovzorov. She complains to him that Kruchinin is attracting the attention of the entire company. She tells him the story of Kruchinina’s life, which she informed Dudukin. At the same time, she cynically misinterprets some moments in such a way that to expose an actress to a woman of too free disposition. also gave her money. Kruchinina is desperate, she does not understand how you can be such a villain. At this time the prime minister of the theater Korinkina speaks in the dressing room with her lover Milovzorov. She complains to him that Kruchinin is attracting the attention of the entire company. She tells him the story of Kruchinina’s life, which she informed Dudukin. At the same time, she cynically misinterprets some moments in such a way that to expose an actress to a woman of too free disposition.

During the conversation, she offers her lover to drink Neznamova and discredit in his eyes Kruchinin. He, after some hesitation, agrees. Dudukin comes, and Korinkina asks him to arrange an evening in honor of Kruchinina. Behind Dudukin appears Shmaga, who admires the greatness of Kruchinina, what causes envy in Korinkina. Dudukin and Shmaga leave, but Neznamov comes instead. Slightly flirting with him, Korinkina leaves the dressing room, in which Neznamov and Milovzorov remain. During the conversation, he retells the story about Kruchinina, invented by Korinkina. The young artist is in despair, but decides to check everything himself. Kruchinina comes back, and the premiere tetra leaves her in the best restroom. Suddenly, Murov appears in her, who admires her play. He asks if she is not rejoice, and the actress answers in the affirmative. At the same time, she begins to question Murov about where her son is, and he is forced to admit that he was adopted by a wealthy merchant, paying considerable money. Finally, he gave his son a gold medallion. Murov also informs Kruchinina that he lived an unhappy life, since he lost it. In the end, he asks her to marry him again.

But Kruchinina tells him that there will be no conversation until he returns her son. At this moment, Neznamov and Shmaga communicate among themselves, discussing the gossip told by Milovzorov. Neznamov then believes her, then doubts, but Shmaga convinces him of the veracity of this story even more. The excited Neznamov offers a friend to go along with him in a treatise. In the evening everyone gathers at Dudukin’s estate. Korinkin urges Milovzorov to drink Neznamov properly. Kruchinina tells Dudukin that he can not find any traces of his son. He tries to calm her down and says that the search is initially doomed to failure. Appears Murov, who informs Kruchinina that he has found out something. According to him, the adoptive parents of their son died. Murov can not learn the surname of the adopter, so the actress does not believe him. Murov begins to get angry and tells his ex-wife that she should leave the city and not spoil his reputation with her search. Kruchinina responds that she is not afraid of him and will continue to seek a son. Dudukin invites the troupe for dinner. Korinkina advises during the feast not to talk about children, and Neznamov sees in this indirect confirmation of the correctness of the Milovzorov story. Kruchinin, who is going to return to the hotel, is persuaded to stay at least to drink champagne and she stays.

Neznamov pronounces a solemn speech to Kruchinina, who reciprocates and shares her success with all the members of the troupe. Unexpectedly, Neznamov changes the subject and utters a toast about mothers who abandon their children. At the same time, his words clearly sound like a mockery. He says that some mothers do even worse – not only do they leave their children, they also give them some golden trinkets. Struck Kruchinina, hearing these words, rushes to Neznamov and sees on his chest a gold medallion. Realizing that her son is standing in front of her, she loses consciousness. Shocked Neznamov brings to life a mother and promises not to take revenge on anyone for this evil intrigue. He asks Kruchinina where his father is. The actress looks at the frightened Murov and tells her son that his father does not deserve to be looked for. Neznamov agrees and embraces his mother. She tells him that he has talent, so he will grow into a good actor. She also promises that she will give her son his surname

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Summary “Without guilt, guilty” Ostrovsky

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