The basis for the novel by A. S. Pushkin “Dubrovsky” was real events - mass uprisings of peasants who were unhappy with their lives after the war of 1812. The main character of the book is a young nobleman Vladimir Dubrovsky, a noble robber. Events unfolding on the pages of a work are directly related to his life and destiny.
Dubrovsky is a noble robber. Summary
For a deeper understanding of the image of Vladimir, you need to refer to the contents of the book.
The fathers of the main character and Masha Troekurova were neighbors and comrades. They are both widowers. Once, Andrei Gavrilovich Dubrovsky, visiting Troekurov, disapproved of the poor living conditions of his servants compared to dogs. In response to this, one of the hounds states that "it would be nice for another gentleman to exchange the estate for a dog kennel."
Dubrovsky-father leaves and in a letter demands an apology from Troekurov. The tone of the letter does not suit Kirill Petrovich. At the same time, Andrei Gavrilovich finds in his possessions the serfs of Troekurov, stealing the forest. He takes their horses from them and orders them to be carved. Troekurov decides to take revenge on his neighbor by illegally taking possession of his estate, the village of Kistenevka.
Due to strong emotions, Andrei Gavrilovich weakens. A letter is sent to his son, Vladimir, and he arrives in the village.
Kirill Petrovich realizes that he has treated his old friend badly and goes to him to make peace, but when he sees him, the old Dubrovsky dies.
The house is transferred to Troekurov. Serfs do not want to move to another master. Vladimir orders to burn the house, officials inside were killed by the fire.
Soon in the vicinity begins to wield a band of robbers, robbing estates. It is rumored that the leader of the robbers is the young Dubrovsky.
Vladimir as a French teacher falls into the house of Troekurov. Masha and young Dubrovsky fall in love with each other.
Vladimir opens up to the girl and disappears, as it becomes clear that Dubrovsky and the teacher are one person.
Masha makes an offer to the 50-year-old Prince Vereisky. Troekurov orders his daughter to marry him. Dubrovsky asks Masha for a date, puts on her ring. Masha hopes that she can convince her father.
However, Troekurov is not inferior, and he and Vereisky decide to speed up the wedding.
Masha and the prince are married. On the way back they come across Dubrovsky. The noble robber offers Masha liberation. Vereisky wounds Dubrovsky. Masha is married, so she refuses to run with Vladimir. Dubrovsky dismisses the gang.
The image of Dubrovsky at the beginning of the novel
On the first pages of the book, Vladimir appears before us as a young nobleman, the only son of his father. He received a good upbringing and education, is serving. Dubrovsky leads a fun life, spends his father's money, does not think about the future.
The reason for the changes in the inner world and outlook on life
The news of the illness of his father, whom he loved very much, excited the young man. His death and loss of estate changed the character of Vladimir. After the funeral, he realizes how lonely. Dubrovsky thinks about the future for the first time. Now he is responsible not only for himself, but also for his peasants.
Revenge of Dubrovsky
"Dubrovsky is a noble robber." An essay on this subject is offered to eighth grade students in each school. I want to understand if he is noble, given that he is driven by a desire to take revenge? To avenge all those who have been wronged unjustly. He robs the rich and does not kill anyone. His image takes on romantic features.
Obsessed with retribution, he penetrates the house of his enemy under the guise of a Frenchman Deforge. However, love for Marya Kirillovna violates his plans, and he refuses them. The nobility of nature defeats the desire for revenge.
Why was Dubrovsky called a noble robber?
Vladimir Dubrovsky embarked on the road of robbery, because he did not see another way out of the situation that had developed in his life. He could not allow Troekurov to get the family estate. Dubrovsky ordered to set the house on fire, but at the same time unlock the door so that officials could run out. Arkhip did not listen to the master, and people burned down. He did not count on the indulgence of the judges in considering this incident, since they did not spare his father in the right case. Dubrovsky with a gang of serfs embarked on the road of robbery. So for Vladimir, a completely different life began.
To answer the question why Dubrovsky is a noble robber, one needs to recall the contents of the book. As written in the novel, a gang led by Vladimir robbed only rich people. Although the robbers terrified everyone, they did not kill anyone. For this they were called noble.
However, having embarked on this slippery slope, Dubrovsky, a noble robber pursued by government forces, is nevertheless forced to abandon his principles and commit the murder of an officer.
To answer the question why he was called so, one also needs to compare the life circumstances and features of the inner world of this young man. Vladimir is a native of a noble family, a representative of the noble estate, the son of a man who was distinguished by his directness, courage, and was respected by rich neighbors and serfs entrusted to him. He adopted many positive qualities from his father, but, like Andrei Gavrilovich, the young Dubrovsky was prone to ardor and did not tolerate injustice. After losing his father, he becomes the leader of a gang of loyal people.
For all these reasons, Dubrovsky is a noble robber.
How does the author relate to the hero?
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, of course, sympathizes with the protagonist of this novel. He endows it with qualities such as kindness, honesty, the ability to love and forgive. However, he debunks the myth of Vladimir’s nobility, explaining this by the fact that an honest and decent person cannot leave his loyal people to their fate and hide abroad. A noble person is responsible for his actions.