Act one
One of the memorable phrases in the comedy is the expression uttered by Sophia: “Happy people don’t watch the clock.” Her phrase “I walked into a room and ended up in another” is also known.
Famusov’s words “It’s signed, off your shoulders” speak about his attitude to the matter.
An aphorism is the phrase of Lisa, talking about Skalozub: “And the golden bag, and aims to become a general.” This expression shows all the aspirations of society. This is also indicated by Famusov’s words “Whoever is poor is not a match for you.”
The catch phrases from “Woe from Wit” are presented not only in monologue statements, but also in dialogues. To Sophia’s question “Where is better?” Chatsky answers, “Where we are not.” His phrase “And the smoke of the Fatherland is sweet and pleasant to us!” is also famous.
In the first act, the main character talks about Molchalin: “But by the way, he will reach the known degrees, After all, nowadays they love the dumb.”
Quotes from “Woe from Wit” by Griboyedov A.S.
Who are the judges?
With this quote begins the so-called “Chatsky’s Monologue”, in which Chatsky Alexander Andreevich responds to criticism of Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov (act 2, phenomenon 5).
Oh! France! There is no better region in the world!
Chatsky's words (act 3, phenomenon 22). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich tells Sofia (Famusov’s daughter) that he was upset by the admiration of the Russian nobility for the Europeans (the French). Chatsky quotes the words of the princesses who bow to France and the French.
Oh! tell love the end, who goes away for three years
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky that due to his long absence, his former lover Sofia apparently fell in love with another (act 2, phenomenon 4). Chatsky and Sofia (Famusov’s daughter) used to love each other. Chatsky went on a trip and when he returned three years later, Sofia greeted him coldly. From a conversation with Famusov, Chatsky had a suspicion that Sofia, during their separation, fell in love with someone else.
I’m running, I won’t look back, I’ll go looking around the world, Where there is a corner for an offended feeling!:
Chatsky's last words (act 4, scene 14). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich decided to leave Moscow, from the people who disgusted him.
Blessed is he who believes, he is warm in the world!
Sofia tells Chatsky about how she waited for him while he was away. Chatsky responded to this with this phrase (act I, phenomenon 7).
Tell me to go to the fire: I’ll go as if for lunch
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia (Famusov’s daughter). Chatsky returned to Moscow after a long journey and visited Famusov’s house. Before separation, Chatsky and Sofia loved each other, but Sofia greeted him coldly. Chatsky tells Sofia that he is ready to go into the fire for her sake (act 1, scene 7).
A little will excite them, and a little will calm them down.
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia (Famusov’s daughter). Chatsky discusses why Sofia began to treat him badly (act 4, scene 10).
Get out of Moscow! I don't go here anymore.
Chatsky's words (act 4, phenomenon 14). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich found out that his beloved Sofia (Famusov’s daughter) began dating a low man, her father’s secretary, Molchalin. Famusov Pavel Afanasyevich created a scandal and attacked both Sofia and Chatsky with unfounded reproaches. Chatsky was disappointed in his beloved, criticized the order that had developed among the Moscow nobility and decided to leave Moscow, from the people who disgusted him.
Here are our strict connoisseurs and judges!
From “Chatsky’s Monologue” (act 2, phenomenon 5), in which Chatsky Alexander Andreevich responds to criticism of Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov. Chatsky criticizes those whom the Moscow nobility reveres.
Where, tell us, are the fathers of the fatherland whom we should take as models?
Words from Chatsky's Monologue (act 2, phenomenon 5) in which Chatsky Alexander Andreevich responds to criticism of Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov. Chatsky says that young people have no one to look up to.
The village in summer is paradise
Chatsky's words (act 3, phenomenon 6). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich met his friend Platon Mikhailovich Gorich in the house of the official Famusov. His wife, Natalya Dmitrievna, complains about her husband’s health. To which Chatsky advises going to the village to improve his health.
Will reach the known degrees
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky, said to Sofia (Famusov’s daughter) about Molchalin (act I, scene 7). Chatsky despises Molchalin, but is sure that he will make a career for himself by groveling before his superiors. The expression is used to mean that he will go far.
The houses are new, but the prejudices are old
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky (act 2, phenomenon 5), in response to the words of Colonel Skalozub and Famusov, that the fire of 1812 benefited Moscow, since many new houses were built. Chatsky says that the prejudices of aristocratic society remained, despite the fact that Moscow was built with new houses.
There are such transformations of governments, climates, morals, and minds on earth.
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia that during his absence a lot has changed (act 3, phenomenon 1).
There is something to despair about
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky, who interrupted the flattering and deceitful speech of his friend Repetilov (act 4, phenomenon 4).
And here is the reward for your exploits!
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky, which he said at the first meeting with Sofia (Famusov’s daughter), after his return from a long journey. Before parting, Chatsky and Sofia loved each other, but Sofia greeted Chatsky coldly, since during their separation she fell in love with Father Molchalin’s secretary (act 1, scene 7).
And here is public opinion!
Chatsky's words (act IV, scene 10). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich heard that he was considered crazy. Someone spread a rumor that he had gone crazy. Chatsky is very upset and discouraged by this circumstance and talks about how absurdly public opinion is being formed.
And the smoke of the Fatherland is sweet and pleasant to us!
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia (Famusov’s daughter). Chatsky returned to Moscow from a long trip (act 1, scene 7).
Carriage for me, carriage!
Chatsky's last words (act 4, scene 14). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich decided to leave Moscow, from the people who disgusted him.
When in business I’m hiding from fun, when I’m fooling around I’m fooling around, and mixing these two crafts is a lot of experts, I’m not one of them
Chatsky's words spoken to Molchalin (act 3, phenomenon 3). Molchalin Alexey Stepanovich (Famusov's secretary) asks Chatsky Alexander Andreevich why he does not want to go on a visit to Tatyana Yuryevna, an acquaintance of Chatsky who has important connections with the Moscow nobility. Chatsky explains to Molchalin that he is used to achieving success on his own, and not using his contacts.
The women shouted: hurray! And they threw caps into the air!
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky (from Chatsky’s Monologue “Who are the judges?”), addressed to Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov (act 2, phenomenon 5). Chatsky criticizes the stupid admiration for people in uniforms.
A million torments
Chatsky's words (act 3, phenomenon 22). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich talks about how he suffers. He loves Sofia, the daughter of Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov, and she, during their separation, fell out of love with Chatsky and fell in love with Famusov’s secretary (Alexey Stepanovich Molchalin). Moscow society irritates Chatsky with its morals.
Silent people are blissful in the world!
Chatsky's words addressed to Sofia (act 4, scene 13). Molchalin is caring for the former lover of Chatsky Alexander Andreevich - Sofia (Famusov's daughter). But then it suddenly turns out that he secretly confessed his love to her maid Lisa.
A boy-husband, a servant-husband, one of the wife's pages, the high ideal of all Moscow husbands.
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky addressed to Sofia when he found out that Sofia was in love with Molchalin, whom Chatsky despised. With these words, Chatsky speaks about Molchalin (act 4, phenomenon 14).
On the forehead is written: Theater and Masquerade.
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia about their familiar theatergoer (act 1, scene 7).
We are ordered to recognize everyone as a historian and geographer!
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia that many of those who are considered scientists are not (act 1, phenomenon 7).
It won't be good to hear such praises
Chatsky’s words, in response to Khlestova’s words about Zagoretsky (act 3, scene 10). Khlestova talks about Zagoretsky, who gave her a blackamoor to her servant. Then she notices that he is “a liar, a gambler, a thief.” To this end, Chatsky Alexander Andreevich pronounces this phrase.
Not a Russian sound, not a Russian face
Chatsky's words (act 3, phenomenon 22). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich tells Sofia (Famusov’s daughter) that he was upset by the admiration of the Russian nobility for the Europeans (the French).
But who lacks intelligence to have children?
Chatsky's words (act 3, phenomenon 3). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich begins to guess that Sofia, Famusov’s daughter, is in love with her father’s secretary, Alexey Stepanovich Molchalin. He is surprised by this circumstance, since he considers Molchalin a stupid and insignificant person.
Well, constant taste! in husbands everything is more precious!
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky about family life in a conversation with his good friend Platon Mikhailovich (act 3, scene 6).
ABOUT! if someone penetrated people: What is worse about them? soul or language?
Chatsky's words (act 4, phenomenon 10). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich heard that he was considered crazy. Someone spread a rumor that he had gone crazy. Chatsky is very upset and discouraged by this circumstance.
Singer winter weather summer.
Words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia. Chatsky remembered how at one ball in winter a nightingale sang, but they discovered that a man was hidden behind the screen, who made these sounds (act 1, phenomenon 7).
For mercy, you and I are not guys; Why are other people's opinions only sacred?
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Mochalin, who shared that he does not express his opinion to those who are higher than him in position in society (action 3, phenomenon 3).
Certificate of commendation for you: you behave properly
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with a friend (Platon Mikhailovich), whom he met in Famusov’s house (act 3, phenomenon 6).
The meanest features of the past life
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky, who criticizes the lifestyle of those whom he holds up as an example (action 2, phenomenon 5). Famusov Pavel Afanasyevich expressed his views and set some officials as an example. Chatsky Alexander Andreevich does not consider these people worthy and calls the lifestyle of people in Famusov’s circle and views as “The meanest traits of a past life.”
Despite reason, despite the elements
Chatsky's words (act 3, phenomenon 22). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich tells Sofia (Famusov’s daughter) about the “alien power of fashion” that forces Russian people to adopt European clothes.
The legend is fresh, but hard to believe
Words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov (act 2, phenomenon 2). Famusov spoke about the people of his generation. Chatsky was struck by the fact that Famusov extolled groveling before his superiors as a virtue.
I'd be happy to serve, but being served is sickening
Alexander Andreevich Chatsky asks Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov how he would react to the fact that Chatsky married Sofia, Famusov’s daughter. Famusov replies that Chatsky should get a job in a government agency. To which Chatsky responded with this phrase (action 2, phenomenon 2).
A mixture of French and Nizhny Novgorod languages
Chatsky tells Sophia (act I, scene 7) that in the world it is customary to speak French. But since few people know it well, the result is a mixture of French and Nizhny Novgorod.
The fate of love is to play blind man's buff.
The words of Chatsky Alexander Andreevich, who wants to understand who Sofia is in love with, who used to love him, Chatsky (act 3, phenomenon 1).
If you're going to drink grief, it's better to do it right away than to delay, but delay won't get rid of trouble.
Chatsky's words (act 4, phenomenon 10). Chatsky Alexander Andreevich saw that his beloved Sofia (Famusov’s daughter) was looking for Molchalin. Chatsky decided to hide and find out what was happening.
The mind and heart are not in harmony
Words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia (Famusov’s daughter), act 1, phenomenon 7. Chatsky, returning from a long trip, discovered that Sofia greeted him coldly (before separation, the young people loved each other). Chatsky talks about his condition because of this.
I wanted to travel around the whole world, but I didn’t travel a hundredth part
Words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Pavel Afanasyevich Famusov. Chatsky returned to Moscow after a long journey and visited Famusov’s house. Famusov asks Chatsky to share his impressions of the trip, but Chatsky responded with these words (act 1, phenomenon 9).
Ranks are given by people, but people can be deceived
Chatsky's words addressed to Molchalin (act 3, phenomenon 3). Molchalin Alexey Stepanovich (Famusov’s secretary) asks Alexander Andreevich Chatsky why he did not succeed in his career. Chatsky responds with this phrase.
More in number, cheaper in price.
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia that the Moscow nobility recruited many teachers for their children, but trying to save money, they hired inexperienced, bad teachers (action 1, phenomenon 7).
What new will Moscow show me? Yesterday there was a ball, and tomorrow there will be two
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky addressed to Sofia (Famusov’s daughter), from their first conversation after Chatsky’s return from a long trip to Moscow (act 1, phenomenon 7).
It's barely light on my feet! and I'm at your feet
The words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky, which he said at the first meeting with Sofia (Famusov’s daughter), after his return from a long journey. Before breaking up, Chatsky and Sofia loved each other (act 1, scene 7).
I'm not a reader of nonsense, but more than exemplary
Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky about what was written by Foma Fomich, whom Molchalin sets as a model (act 3, phenomenon 3).
I'm strange, but who isn't? The one who is like all fools.
Words of Alexander Andreevich Chatsky in a conversation with Sofia, who says that he is strange (act 3, phenomenon 1).
Act three
Chatsky’s subtle inner world is indicated by his words “I have to get into a noose, but it’s funny for her.” Using the phrase “I’m strange, but who isn’t strange?” A. S. Griboyedov emphasizes the dissimilarity of Chatsky from other characters. The main character also owns the famous phrase “Ranks are given by people, but people can be deceived.”
Molchalin’s life principle is expressed in the following words: “At my age I should not dare to have my own judgment.”
Famusov’s worldview is reflected in the following expressions: “Learning is the plague, learning is the reason,” “If evil is to be stopped: Take all the books and burn them.”
Winged expressions about love
The comedy presents the theme of romantic feelings in a unique way. The main character representing the love line in the play is Sophia - an extremely spoiled girl who does not shine with either intelligence or charm. She succumbed to the impulsive impulse of her heart, wanting to marry Molchalin, a quiet cunning man counting on a profitable marriage. In conversations with Lisa, the girl remembered Chatsky, she once liked him, but seemed very strange, since it was difficult for her to share his bold thoughts and rejection of traditional foundations. Among the key phraseological units about love are:
Thus, through the love line in the plot, the writer again exposes rude morals and a primitive, disdainful attitude towards the bright experiences characteristic of all people. Deception, an advantageous marriage and using a wife as a stepping stone for career advancement are traits that are disgusting to Chatsky, but dear to Famusov and Molchalin.
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Symbols of the conflict of the era
Griboedov's main character is a fighter for justice and enlightenment. Alexander Andreevich Chatsky fights with words against the inertia, emptiness and hypocrisy of the decaying noble environment, using both philosophical arguments and open irony. Boldly declaring: “ I would be glad to serve, it’s sickening to be served ” - he denounces the vicious principles of the old world, which conflicts with the new reality, which is advocated by the Decembrists and the progressive intelligentsia.
The author's position, which consists in depicting the mores of society, in attracting the reader's attention to the main problems of the time with the help of symbols - catchphrases, shows the depth of the conflict of the era and convinces that this concerns all people capable of thinking.
The writer opposes the replacement of quality education with the illusion of knowledge, external gloss, when they strive to “recruit a regiment of teachers, in larger numbers, at a cheaper price.” However, he comes to the conclusion that the nobility is not yet ready for radical steps and is not ripe for the responsible decisions that development requires, so the work ends with the last line: “A carriage for me! Carriage! Chatsky could not bear the pressure of the old regime and the opinions of the Famusovs, he wants to leave as soon as possible.
From the biography of A. S. Griboyedov it is known that, being a very educated and caring person, he also escaped from a conflict with a depressing reality and died in the service of the Fatherland, fulfilling his diplomatic duty, and his immortal creation continues to live and amaze readers with its sharpness, accuracy and richness Russian language.
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