Essay on the topic: "Masha Mironova

Summary of the story

At the end of his life, landowner Pyotr Grinev talks about the bright events of his past. Until he was sixteen years old, he lived in the Simbirsk province, until his father ordered to send him to the army. While on his way to his place of service, the young man meets Emelyan Pugachev, who at that time was a simple fugitive Cossack. He agrees to take Grinev and his faithful servant Savelich to the guest house, for which he receives Peter’s hare sheepskin coat as a reward.

In the Belogorsk fortress, a young officer meets the commandant's daughter Maria. The young man's colleague Shvabrin also falls in love with the girl, who challenges Grinev to a duel. Peter is wounded . The narrator's father finds out about what is happening and forbids him to marry the captain's daughter.

At the same time, Pugachev and his people capture a fortress in the Orenburg steppe, during which Masha Mironova’s parents die. Shvabrin takes the oath to Pugachev, while Grinev refuses to commit treason. Savelich talks with Pugachev, he remembers the help provided and decides to spare the young man.

Grinev refuses to join Pugachev. He goes to besieged Orenburg and fights against the rebels. One day, Grinev receives a message from Maria, in which she says that Shvabrin wants to make her his wife.

Peter leaves the service without permission and goes to save Masha. He is arrested because of Shvabrin’s vile act and is about to be sent into exile in Siberia. The saddened daughter of the commandant goes to Catherine II and says that her lover could not prove his innocence in court only because he did not want to involve her in this matter. The Empress agrees to help the poor girl.

Author: A. S. Pushkin
Work: The Captain's Daughter
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Masha Mironova is the daughter of the commandant of the Belogorsk fortress. This is an ordinary Russian girl, “chubby, ruddy, with light brown hair.” By nature she was cowardly: she was afraid even of a gun shot. Masha lived rather secluded and lonely; there were no suitors in their village. Her mother, Vasilisa Egorovna, spoke about her: “Masha, a girl of marriageable age, what is her dowry? - a fine comb, a broom, and an altyn of money, with which to go to the bathhouse. It’s good, if you find a kind person, otherwise you’ll sit as an eternal bride among the girls.”

Having met Grinev, Masha fell in love with him. After Shvabrin’s quarrel with Grinev, she talked about Shvabrin’s proposal to become his wife. Masha, naturally, refused this proposal: “Alexey Ivanovich, of course, is an intelligent man, has a good family name, and has a fortune; but when I think that it will be necessary to kiss him under the aisle in front of everyone. Never! Not for any well-being!” Masha, who did not dream of fabulous wealth, did not want to marry for convenience.

In a duel with Shvabrin, Grinev was seriously wounded and lay unconscious for several days. All these days Masha looked after him. Having come to his senses, Grinev confesses his love to her, after which “she, without any affectation, confessed to Grinev her heartfelt inclination and said that her parents would be glad of her happiness.” But Masha did not want to get married without the blessing of his parents. Grinev did not receive a blessing, and Masha immediately moved away from him, although it was very difficult for her to do this, since her feelings still remained strong.

After the capture of the fortress by Pugachev, Masha’s parents were executed, and she was hidden in her house by the priest. Shvabrin, intimidating the priest and priest, took Masha and put her under lock and key, forcing her to marry him. Fortunately, she manages to send a letter to Grinev asking for release: “God was pleased to suddenly deprive me of my father and mother: I have neither relatives nor patrons on earth. I come running to you, knowing that you always wished me well and that you are ready to help every person...”

Grinev did not leave her in difficult times and came with Pugachev. Masha had a conversation with Pugachev, from which he learned that Shvabrin was not her husband. She said: “He is not my husband. I will never be his wife! I decided better to die, and I will die if they don’t deliver me.” After these words, Pugachev understood everything: “Come out, red maiden; I give you freedom." Masha saw in front of her a man who was the killer of her parents, and, at the same time, her savior. And instead of words of gratitude, “she covered her face with both hands and fell unconscious.”

Pugachev released Grinev and Masha, saying: “Take your beauty; take her wherever you want, and God give you love and advice!” They went to Grinev’s parents, but along the way Grinev stayed to fight in another fortress, and Masha and Savelich continued on their way. Grinev’s parents received Masha well: “they saw God’s blessing in the fact that they had the opportunity to shelter and caress a poor orphan. Soon they became sincerely attached to her, because it was impossible to recognize her and not love her.” Grinev’s love for Masha no longer seemed like an “empty whim” to his parents; they only wanted their son to marry the captain’s daughter.

Soon Grinev was arrested. Masha was very worried, because she knew the real reason for the arrest and considered herself guilty of Grinev’s misfortunes. “She hid her tears and suffering from everyone and meanwhile constantly thought about ways to save him.”

Masha got ready to go to St. Petersburg, telling Grinev’s parents that “her entire future fate depends on this journey, that she is going to seek protection and help from strong people as the daughter of a man who suffered for his fidelity.” In Tsarskoe Selo, walking through the garden, she met and talked with a noble lady. Masha told her about Grinev, and the lady promised to help by talking with the empress. Soon Masha was called to the palace. In the palace, she recognized the empress as the same lady with whom she had spoken in the garden. The Empress announced to her the release of Grinev, saying: “I am indebted to the daughter of Captain Mironov.”

In Masha’s meeting with the empress, the character of the captain’s daughter is truly revealed - a simple Russian girl, cowardly by nature, without any education, who at the right moment found in herself enough strength, fortitude and unyielding determination to achieve the acquittal of her innocent fiancé .

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Character Formation

In the story “The Captain's Daughter” Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin described many bright heroes - courageous, original and decisive. Maria Mironova certainly stands out from the crowd. The following facts are known about heroin:

The girl lives in the Belogorsk fortress, of which her father serves as commandant.
Maria is about 18 years old, she has a round, ruddy face and light brown hair combed behind her ears. Her mother calls her cowardly, and Shvabrin considers the heroine a fool.
However, as the plot develops, the integrity of character and moral purity of Masha Mironova becomes noticeable. The girl has sincerity, prudence and a beautiful soul. She is friendly and welcoming.
When a girl finds herself in a critical situation, her image appears from an unfamiliar side. She shows fortitude and behaves very stoically. Maria is left without a family and they want to force her into Shvabrin’s wife, but she makes it clear to him that she would rather die than “become yours.”
When Maria finds out that Pyotr Grinev has been arrested, she goes to St. Petersburg to ask the empress for help. The girl knows that accusations of betrayal and treason are unfair, and her loved one should not be imprisoned. The heroine tells Ekaterina about the relationship between Grinev and Pugachev, after which Masha’s lover is released. In addition, the empress promises to arrange the life of the orphaned girl.

Image of Maria Mironova

The captain's daughter grew up surrounded by “simple” people, not highly cultured, but possessing courage and honesty. Being in such a society greatly influenced the girl’s character and her thoughts about life.

The first impression one gets of Masha is ordinary. The author seemed to specifically briefly emphasize her external unremarkability. The narrator remarked: “At first glance, I didn’t really like her.” Maria behaves shyly and modestly. When the heroine hears a mention of herself, she immediately blushes.

Gradually, Pushkin’s sincere attitude towards Masha Mironova becomes noticeable. The narrator notes that he saw in her “a prudent and sensitive girl.” In turn, the heroine found a kind and honest man in Grinev . She falls in love with him and is the first to admit her feelings. In this regard, the heroine behaves very confidently; a weak person could never decide to take such a serious step.

Observing the relationship between a young officer and the captain's daughter, there is no doubt about why Masha Mironova can be considered a moral ideal. The whole story of their love tells about the purity of the girl’s soul, her selflessness and sincerity. Grinev's father forbids him to marry Maria, but she never ceases to consider him the hero of her novel. The more difficult the circumstances, the stronger the main character’s feelings become and her character strengthens.

Mary's kindness and simplicity have an irresistible effect on people. People around her love the girl. A simple Russian woman, Popadya, risks her life and hides from Pugachev that the young heroine is the daughter of the commandant. Grinev’s parents also become attached to their son’s beloved, because the moral beauty of the heroine Masha Mironova is impossible not to notice.

The decision to go to St. Petersburg speaks of the fortitude of her spirit and strong character. Luck favors the captain's daughter, however, the fact that the caretaker's wife immediately started talking to her indicates that Maria knows how to win over different people. After the girl achieves the desired result, she immediately goes home, without even wanting to explore St. Petersburg.

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The value of the main character

In Pushkin’s story “The Captain’s Daughter” it is impossible to single out just one main character. Both a young officer and the commandant's daughter are suitable for this role. It would seem that the title itself indicates that the central character is a girl, but at the same time the narrative is told on behalf of Grinev. He is also a participant in most of the events. However, certain moments make it clear that Masha Mironova is the main character:

She is distinguished by her courage. Throughout the story, the girl shows courage. Despite the danger of her position and the threats from Shvabrin, Maria refuses to accept the enemy’s offer. When the girl’s lover was unfairly accused of betrayal, she immediately stood up for him.
There is no doubt about Masha's devotion. After the duel between Grinev and Shvabrin took place, the young heroine selflessly looked after her beloved. And when Pyotr Andreevich ended up in Siberia, she went to St. Petersburg to ask for help from the Empress. Although Mironova found herself in an extremely difficult situation, she did not lose her determination for a minute.
The girl’s modesty and her pious upbringing are striking. Grinev's father believes in Shvabrin's false words and refuses to bless the marriage of Peter and Mary, but the heroine insists that all traditions be strictly observed. In her opinion, there will be no happiness if each of the parents does not agree to this union. When Masha begins to live with Grinev’s mother and father, understanding comes to their family, and they change their attitude towards her. The officer's parents begin to treat her as their own daughter. Masha could not have achieved this if not for her modesty and diligence.
In addition, Maria knows how to find a common language with others. Even Savelich has warm feelings for the heroine. If not for her ability to get along with people, the girl would not have been able to survive.

Maria Mironova is one of the key characters in the story “The Captain's Daughter”. The image of the girl is liked not only by other characters in the work, but also by literature lovers. Positive spiritual qualities make her a real moral ideal of Pushkin.