Who are the case people? They surround us everywhere, but few people realize that they can be characterized by such an interesting term. Because not everyone read the famous story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, which was called “The Man in the Case”. It was this Russian prose writer and playwright who proposed this type of personality for the first time in history. However, about everything - in order.
Visual image
Anyone familiar with Chekhov’s work knows how rich the world of his works is on human types. Who just does not meet in his stories! And conscientious individuals who are not satisfied with social laws and themselves, and narrow-minded inhabitants, and noble dreamers, and opportunistic officials. And the images of "case" people also occur. In particular, in the story mentioned above.
In the center of the plot of "The Man in the Case" is a gymnasium teacher named Belikov. Teaching Greek - has long ceased to be anyone needed. He is very strange. Even if the sun is outside - he wears galoshes, a warm cotton coat with a high collar and takes an umbrella. Mandatory "accessory" - sunglasses. He always puts ears with cotton wool. He rides a cab with always the top. And Belikov’s everything is stored in covers - an umbrella, a watch, and even a penknife.
But this is only an image. It would seem that the description only says that the person is neat and prudent, maybe a little more pedantic. But it is not without reason that they say that the external state of a person is reflected in the external manifestation. And indeed it is.
Personality characteristic
Examples of "case" people encountered in life are reflected in Belikov. He is a mixture of sociopath, paranoid and introvert. He is afraid of all living things. His motto in life is: “No matter what happens.” He treats everything that surrounds him with caution and fear. Belikov is not able to think freely, since each of his ideas is in the “case”.
And well, if he were so in society. But even at home he behaves in a similar way! She wears a long dressing gown and cap, shutters the windows tightly shuts, snapping shutters. He has a bed with a canopy, and when Belikov lays down in it, he is covered by a blanket with his head.
Naturally, he abides by all posts, and does not start female servants - fearing that others will suspect him of a relationship with them. Belikov is a real hermit. Which, in the truest sense of the word, is afraid to live.
Effects
Naturally, such a lifestyle, which Belikov leads, cannot but affect anything. Who are the case people? These are real hermits who believe that they live quite normally, unlike the others. This also appears in the Chekhov hero.
At one point, he meets Varenka, a girl who is the sister of a new teacher of geography and history. She shows an unexpected interest in Belikov. Which society begins to persuade to marry her. He agrees, despite the fact that thoughts of marriage oppress and disturb him. Belikov is losing weight, turning pale, becoming even more nervous and fearful. And the first thing that bothers him the most is the lifestyle of the “bride.”
Who are the case people? Those who do not understand others because of their detachment. Varenka loves cycling with his brother. And Belikov is sure that this completely ordinary hobby is not normal! Because it’s not worth cycling to someone who teaches youth stories. And the woman on this vehicle does not look indecent at all. Belikov did not hesitate to express his thoughts to his brother Varenka, who could not stand it. And he threatened to report on his passion to the director of the gymnasium. In response, brother Varenka lowered Belikov from the stairs. What is the result? Belikov gets sick - from stress, he does not let go of the thought that someone will find out about his shame. And in a month dies. That is the end.
The basic idea
Well, who are the case people - the example of Belikov can be understood. And the idea, in principle, Chekhov wanted to convey a simple. The prose writer tried to convey to readers - life "closed" from society only cripples the human soul. You cannot be outside the rest. We are all members of a single society. Everything that a person confused himself, tuned up - only fences him from life. From a reality filled with colors. And indeed it is. Spiritual wretchedness only limits human existence. What Chekhov reflects on in this story.
Modernity
A person of the 21st century who has read Chekhov knows what people are called case people. And he is able to recognize them among the rest. Now they are called introverts. These are people whose mental warehouse is characterized by focus on contemplation, isolation and focus on their own inner world. They are not inclined to communicate with other people - it is difficult for them to establish contact with anyone.
However, to understand the essence of this term, it is enough to turn to etymology. "Introvert" is a word derived from the German introvertiert. Which literally translates as “facing inward”.