Description of the duel in the captain's daughter. Essay on the topic “Duel of Grinev and Shvabrin

How do you explain that the chapter is called not “Duel”, but “Duel”?

Already reading the first chapters convinced us that life in the Belogorsk fortress flows the old fashioned way. Therefore, it is more natural to name the name of the rivals’ fight as is customary in Rus'. The word duel, which comes from the Latin war, came into use quite late and would have sounded less appropriate in the conditions of the Belogorsk fortress.

How do you evaluate Grinev’s poetic experience? Try to prove that these lines were written by a person who lived in the 18th century.

Let us recall all three stanzas of Petrusha’s poem:

Destroying the thought of love,

I try to forget the beautiful

And oh, avoiding Masha,

I'm thinking of getting the liberty!

But the eyes that captivated me

Every minute before me;

They confused my spirit,

They destroyed my peace.

You, having learned my misfortunes,

Have pity on me, Masha,

In vain me in this fierce part,

And that I'm captivated by you.

You can prove that a poem was created in the 18th century by emphasizing words and phrases that are clearly outdated. The words I strive, I think, me, in vain and all the phrases that explain the author with the subject of his passion were absent in the speech of the 19th century.

Pushkin accurately reproduces the speech of a bygone era of the 18th century.

Explain the reasons for the duel between Grinev and Shvabrin. How do you assess the determination of the hero of the story? Does this act give an idea of ​​his “code of honor”? Did he do the right thing, from your point of view?

The reason for the duel between Grinev and Shvabrin was jealousy and envy. The angry and envious Shvabrin saw not only the external attractiveness of his rival, but also the openness of his character and obvious goodwill. He understood that these qualities attracted Masha. This was quite enough to enter into a duel with Grinev without reservations, especially since Shvabrin was a skilled fencer and hoped to kill his opponent.

Grinev had his own ideas about honor, and it was they who forced him to accept Shvabrin’s challenge. Most modern readers completely agree with the decision that the hero made.

Read a comic account of the first duel and its unexpected ending. How does the author relate to the participants in this scene?

The first duel between Grinev and Shvabrin, which was interrupted as soon as it began, is described very briefly and comically: “The next day at the appointed time I was already standing behind the stacks, waiting for my opponent. Soon he appeared. “We might be caught,” he told me, “we must hurry.” We took off our uniforms, remained in only camisoles and drew our swords. At that moment, Ivan Ignatich and about five disabled people suddenly appeared from behind a stack. He demanded us to see the commandant...

Meanwhile, Palashka took our swords from us and carried them to the closet... Little by little the storm subsided, the commandant calmed down and made us kiss each other. Broadsword brought us our swords...” The author’s attitude to this episode is quite definite. Direct and honest Grinev openly opposes the calculating and evil Shvabrin.

How did Shvabrin behave during the duel?

The reader hardly needed to be convinced that the man in front of him was petty and mean. Shvabrin’s character was determined, and additional information about him only confirmed the qualities already familiar to the reader. But his frankly vile act, when he took advantage of Savelich’s shout to wound Grinev, adds another stroke to the moral character of this evil man.

The Belogorsk fortress was located far from the cultural and political centers of that time, but the wave of Pugachev’s rebellion reached it too. The small garrison faced an unequal battle. The fortress fell. Emelyan Pugachev carries out his “imperial” trial, that is, he mercilessly deals with unarmed people. It is this moment in the story that is key for the comparative characterization of the two heroes of “The Captain’s Daughter” - Grinev and Shvabrin.

Grinev was raised in the family of a retired military man and became an officer himself. Petrusha is a gentle and conscientious young man, filled with the most rosy dreams. For him, the height of human well-being is service in the guard. However, life itself dispels his illusions. After losing to Zurin at cards, Grinev feels ashamed. The meeting with the counselor that soon follows shows that Petrusha is a good person. Despite Savelich’s admonition, Grinev gives the counselor a rabbit sheepskin coat from his shoulder. Service in the Belogorsk fortress turned out to be easy, Petrusha falls in love with the commandant’s daughter Masha Mironova. Falling in love makes Grinev a poet. Petrusha shares her poetic tests with Alexei Shvabrin, a young officer exiled to the fortress for participating in a duel. It turns out that Shvabrin was also in love with Masha, but was refused. Shvabrin tries to denigrate the girl in the eyes of Grinev, and he challenges him to a duel. Petrusha receives a slight wound from his former friend. But even after this, Shvabrin continues to envy Grinev, because Masha and her parents carefully look after the wounded young man. However, Shvabrin soon gets the opportunity to take revenge.

Pugachev invited everyone to join his rebellious army. Shvabrin happily agrees: he swears allegiance to the impostor. Grinev, despite the mortal danger, does not betray his military oath and dares to stand up for the orphaned Masha Mironova. Thus, rivals in love and opponents in duels stand on opposite sides of the barricades. Shvabrin’s position is still less favorable: by joining Pugachev, he thereby once and for all put himself outside the law. Grinev, whom Pugachev remembers from meeting on the road, tells the impostor the truth about his beloved, hoping for leniency from the leader. Grinev wins this psychological battle, saving himself and Masha.

Two officers of the Russian army - Pyotr Grinev and Alexey Shvabrin behave completely differently: the first follows the laws of officer honor and remains faithful to the military oath, the second easily becomes a traitor. Grinev and Shvabrin are bearers of two fundamentally different worldviews. This is exactly how the author of the story "The Captain's Daughter" portrays them.

“DIDN’T YOU SHARE BABA?” OR “THE GIRL’S HONOR IS ABOVE EVERYTHING”?!

Pyotr Sokolov Portrait of A.S. Pushkin 1836
Illustrations for the story "The Captain's Daughter"

Several decades after school, I remember the topic of an essay based on Pushkin’s story “The Captain’s Daughter,” which I wrote, “A comparative analysis of the images of Grinev and Shvabrin.” Then I admired the first and denounced the second! The theme of the duel will now allow me to see how much my attitude towards these heroes has changed, or, as before, I will praise one and despise the other.

The story of the duel itself is simple:

Grinev met Shvabrin in the Belogorsk fortress, where he served. Shvabrin was transferred to this fortress for killing one lieutenant in a duel (!). Grinev also fell in love with the daughter of a local captain, Mashenka. However, Shvabrin himself has tender feelings for Masha, so he tells Grinev all sorts of nasty things about her. He eventually flares up and insults Shvabrin, after which they fight a duel, in which Shvabrin seriously wounds Grinev.

And now the duelists:

PETER ANDREEVICH GREENEV

The son of a Simbirsk landowner, who lived on his estate for many years, and a poor noblewoman, Peter grew up and was brought up in an atmosphere of provincial-manorial life.
Still very young, Pyotr Andreevich was sent by his stern father to serve his fatherland. Moreover, to serve not as was customary among the nobles of that time - in St. Petersburg, among the secular nobility, balls, billiards and dozens of champagne, but to serve for real - in the godforsaken Belogorsk fortress, which is on the border of the Kyrgyz steppes.
Here he meets and fights a duel with Shvabrin, here he falls in love with Masha Mironova. Well, after this the story begins about how Grinev and Masha are going through troubled times - the Pugachev era. A story about love, separation, betrayal and the triumph of justice.
Yesterday's noble undergrowth, he prefers death to the slightest deviation from the dictates of duty and honor, refuses the oath to Pugachev and any compromises with him. On the other hand, during the trial, again risking his life, he does not consider it possible to name Masha Mironova, rightly fearing that she will be subjected to a humiliating interrogation. Pushkin especially valued such a combination of proud independence, incorruptible loyalty to duty, honor and the ability to commit crazy, willful actions in the ancient Russian nobility.

ALEXEY IVANOVICH SHVABRIN

Still from the film "Russian Revolt"

Nobleman, antagonist of Grinev.
Shvabrin is dark-skinned, ugly-looking, and lively. He has been serving in the Belogorsk fortress for five years; he was transferred here for “murder” (he stabbed a lieutenant to death in a duel).
Shvabrin is undoubtedly more educated than Grinev; he was even familiar with V.K. Tredyakovsky.
It is known that Shvabrin once wooed Marya Ivanovna and was refused. This means that his reviews of her as a complete fool are essentially revenge, and a nobleman who takes revenge on a woman is a scoundrel.
During a night duel, to which Grinev challenges him, offended by the review of Masha, Shvabrin strikes with a sword at the moment when the enemy looks back at the unexpected call of the servant. Formally, this is a blow to the chest, but essentially it is a blow to the back of an opponent who is not going to run away - a sneaky blow.
Later, Shvabrin writes a secret denunciation to Grinev’s parents about the fight (due to which the father forbids his son to even think about marriage with Marya Ivanovna).
As soon as the fortress goes to Pugachev, he goes over to the side of the rebels, becomes one of their commanders and by force tries to persuade Masha, who lives under the guise of a niece with the local priest, to an alliance.
Shvabrin ends by pointing out that, having fallen into the hands of government troops, Grinev is a traitorous Pugachevite.
I wrote all this, and once again I thought - what a scoundrel!

And now the floor goes to Pushkin!

CHAPTER IV. DUEL.

V. Le Campion Illustration for the story "The Captain's Daughter" 1952

If you please, get into position.
Look, I'll pierce your figure!
Knyazhnin.

"Wow! A proud poet and a modest lover!" - continued
Shvabrin, irritating me more and more from hour to hour; - “but listen to some friendly advice:
If you want to be on time, then I advise you not to act with songs.”
- What does this mean, sir? Please explain.
"With pleasure. This means that if you want Masha Mironova to go to
at dusk, then instead of tender poems, give her a pair of earrings.”
My blood began to boil.
- Why do you have such an opinion about her? - I asked, with
holding back his indignation with difficulty.
“And because,” he answered with a hellish grin, “I know from her experience
character and custom."
- You're lying, you bastard! - I cried out in rage, - you are lying the most
in a shameless manner.
Shvabrin's face changed. “It won’t work out for you,” he said,
squeezing my hand.
- “You will give me satisfaction.”
- Please; when you want to! - I answered, delighted. At this moment I
was ready to tear him to pieces.
I immediately went to Ivan Ignatich and found him with a needle in his hands:
On instructions from the commandant, he was stringing mushrooms to dry for the winter. "A,
Pyotr Andreich!" he said when he saw me, "welcome! How is it you god
did you bring it? on what matter, dare I ask?" I explained to him in short words,
that I quarreled with Alexei Ivanovich, and I ask him, Ivan Ignatich, to be
my second. Ivan Ignatich listened to me with attention, staring at me
your only eye. “You deign to say,” he told me, “that
Do you want to stab Alexei Ivanovich and want me to be a witness?
Is not it? I dare you to ask."
- Exactly.
"For mercy, Pyotr Andreich! What are you up to! You and Alexey Ivanovich
got into a fight? Great trouble! Hard words break no bones. He scolded you, and you
scold him; he hits you in the snout, and you hit him in the ear, in another, in the third - and
disperse; and we will make peace between you. And then: is it a good thing to stab your own?
neighbor, dare I ask? And it would be good if you stabbed him: God be with him, with Alexei
Ivanovich; I'm not a fan of it myself. Well, what if he drills you? For what
will it be similar? Who will be the fool, dare I ask?
The reasoning of the prudent lieutenant did not sway me. I stayed with
your intention. “As you please,” said Ivan Ignatich: “do as
you understand. Why should I be a witness here? Why on earth? People are fighting
what kind of incredible thing, dare I ask? Thank God, I walked under the Swede and under
Turku: I've seen enough."
I somehow began to explain to him the position of a second, but Ivan Ignatyich
couldn't understand me at all. “Your will,” he said. - "If I already
interfere in this matter, why not go to Ivan Kuzmich and inform him
duty of service, that in the fort an atrocity contrary to the official one is being conceived
interest: would it please the Commandant to take appropriate
measures..."
I got scared and began to ask Ivan Ignatich not to say anything.
to the commandant; I persuaded him by force; he gave me his word and I decided on it
give up.
I spent the evening, as usual, with the commandant. I did my best
appear cheerful and indifferent, so as not to give any suspicion and
avoid annoying questions; but I admit, I didn’t have that composure
which those in my position almost always boast of. IN
This evening I was disposed towards tenderness and tenderness. Marya Ivanovna
I liked it more than usual. The thought that maybe I see her in
the last time, gave her something touching in my eyes. Shvabrin
appeared immediately. I took him aside and informed him of my conversation with
Ivan Ignatyich. “Why do we need seconds,” he told me dryly: “without them
we'll get by." We agreed to fight behind the stacks that were near
fortress, and appear there the next day at seven o'clock in the morning. We
Apparently they were talking so friendly that Ivan Ignatich was overjoyed
spilled the beans. “It would have been like this a long time ago,” he told me with a pleased look; - "bad world"
Better than a good quarrel, but being dishonest is healthy.”
"What, what, Ivan Ignatich?" - said the commandant, who was wondering in the corner
in the cards: - “I didn’t listen.”
Ivan Ignatich, noticing signs of displeasure in me and remembering his
promise, was confused and did not know what to answer. Shvabrin came to him in time
help.
“Ivan Ignatich,” he said, “approves of our world.”
- And with whom, my father, were you quarreling? "
“We had a pretty big argument with Pyotr Andreich.”
- Why is this happening?
“For a mere trifle: for a song, Vasilisa Egorovna.”
- We found something to quarrel about! for the song!... but how did this happen?
“Yes, here’s how: Pyotr Andreich recently composed a song and today he sang it in front of
me, and I tightened my beloved:
Captain's daughter
Don't go out at midnight.
There was a discord. Pyotr Andreich became angry; but then I decided
that everyone is free to sing whatever they want. That was the end of the matter."
Shvabrin's shamelessness almost enraged me; but no one but me
I understood his crude innuendos; at least no one paid attention to them
attention. From the songs the conversation turned to poets, and the commandant noticed
that they were all dissolute people and bitter drunkards, and he advised me in a friendly manner
leave poetry as something contrary to service and not good for anything
finishing.
Shvabrin's presence was unbearable to me. I soon said goodbye to the commandant
and with his family; I came home, examined my sword, tried its end,
and went to bed, ordering Savelich to wake me up at seven o’clock.
The next day at the appointed time I was already standing behind the stacks, waiting
my opponent. Soon he appeared. “They might catch us,” he told me; -
"We must hurry." We took off our uniforms, remained in only camisoles and exposed
swords. At that moment, Ivan Ignatich and about five people suddenly appeared from behind a stack.
disabled people. He demanded us to see the commandant. We obeyed with annoyance;
soldiers surrounded us, and we went to the fortress after Ivan
Ignatyich, who led us in triumph, walking with amazing importance.
We entered the commandant's house. Ivan Ignatich opened the doors, proclaiming
solemnly “brought!” Vasilisa Egorovna met us. "Oh, my fathers!
what does it look like? How? What? start a murder in our fortress! Ivan
Kuzmich, they are now under arrest! Peter Andreich! Alexey Ivanovich! submit here
your swords, serve, serve. Broadsword, take these swords to the closet. Peter
Andreich! I didn't expect this from you. How are you not ashamed? Good Alexey
Ivanovich: he was discharged from the guard for murder and is not in the Lord's name
believes; and what about you? Is that where you're going?"
Ivan Kuzmich completely agreed with his wife and said: “And listen
You, Vasilisa Egorovna, speaks the truth. Fights are formally prohibited in
military article." Meanwhile, Palashka took our swords from us and carried them to
lumber room. I couldn't help but laugh. Shvabrin retained his importance. "With everything
“My respect for you,” he told her coolly, “I can’t help but notice that
In vain do you deign to worry by subjecting us to your judgment. Provide
This is for Ivan Kuzmich: this is his business." - Oh! my father! - objected
commandant; - aren’t husband and wife one spirit and one flesh? Ivan Kuzmich!
Why are you yawning? Now seat them in different corners on bread and water, so that
they've gone crazy; Yes, let Father Gerasim impose penance on them, so that
They prayed to God for forgiveness and repented before people.
Ivan Kuzmich did not know what to decide. Marya Ivanovna was extremely
pale. Little by little the storm subsided; the commandant calmed down and made us
kiss each other. Broadsword brought us our swords. We left from
The commandant is apparently reconciled. Ivan Ignatich accompanied us. - How do you like it?
“It wasn’t a shame,” I told him angrily, “to report us to the commandant after
how they gave me their word not to do it? - “Like God is holy, I tell Ivan Kuzmich
“I didn’t say that,” he answered; “Did Vasilisa Egorovna find out everything?” from me. She
and ordered everything without the knowledge of the commandant. However, thank God, that's all? So
it’s over.” With this word he turned home, and Shvabrin and I were left alone.
“Our business cannot end like this,” I told him. “Of course,” he answered.
Shvabrin; - “You will answer me with your blood for your insolence; but for
We'll probably be watched. We'll have to for a few days
pretend. Goodbye!" - And we parted as if nothing had happened.
Returning to the commandant, I, as usual, sat down next to Marya
Ivanovna. Ivan Kuzmich was not at home; Vasilisa Egorovna was busy
farming We spoke in low voices. Marya Ivanovna with tenderness
she reprimanded me for the anxiety caused to everyone by my quarrel with Shvabrin.
“I just froze,” she said, “when they told us that you intended
fight with swords. How strange men are! For one word, about which in a week
Surely they would forget, they are ready to cut themselves and sacrifice not only their lives, but
and the conscience and well-being of those who... But I am sure that you are not the instigator
quarreling. Alexey Ivanovich is truly to blame."
- Why do you think so, Marya Ivanovna? "
“Yes, so... he’s such a mocker! I don’t like Alexei Ivanovich.
disgusting; but it’s strange: I wouldn’t want for anything that I wouldn’t give him the same
I liked it. It would be fear that would bother me.”
- What do you think, Marya Ivanovna? Does he like you or not?
Marya Ivanovna stuttered and blushed. “It seems to me,” she said, “
"I think I like you."
- Why do you think so?
"Because he wooed me."
- Wooed! Did he marry you? When? "
"Last year. About two months before your arrival."
- And you didn’t go?
"As you please see. Alexey Ivanovich is of course a smart man, and a good
surname, and has a fortune; but when I think about what will be necessary under the crown at
kiss everyone with him... No way! not for any well-being!"
Marya Ivanovna’s words opened my eyes and explained a lot to me. I understand
the persistent slander with which Shvabrin pursued her. He probably noticed our
mutual inclination and tried to distract us from each other. The words that gave
the reason for our quarrel seemed to me even more vile when, instead of rude
and obscene ridicule, I saw in them deliberate slander. Desire to punish
the impudent evil-tonguer became even stronger in me, and I impatiently became
wait for an opportunity.
I didn't wait long. The next day, when I was sitting at the elegy and gnawing
pen waiting for a rhyme, Shvabrin knocked under my window. I left the pen
took the sword and went out to him. "Why put it off?" - Shvabrin told me: - “for
They don't look at us. Let's go to the river. No one will bother us there." We set off,
silently. Having gone down a steep path, we stopped right next to the river and exposed
swords.

S. Gerasimov "Duel" (illustration for "The Captain's Daughter")

Shvabrin was more skillful than me, but I am stronger and braver, and Monsieur Beaupré,
who was once a soldier, gave me several lessons in fencing, with which I
took advantage. Shvabrin did not expect to find such a dangerous opponent in me.
For a long time we could not do each other any harm; finally realizing that
Shvabrin weakens, I began to step on him with alacrity and drove him almost into
the very river. Suddenly I heard my name spoken loudly. I looked back and
I saw Savelich running towards me along the mountain path....... At this very
time stabbed me strongly in the chest below the right shoulder; I fell and lost
feelings.

A. Itkin “I fell and fainted”
V. Syskov “I fell and fainted” 1984

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Two young officers Grinev and Shvabrin (story by Pushkin"Captain's daughter) fight a duel. One defends the honor of his beloved, the other offended pride. Subsequently, events develop in such a way that Shvabrin becomes a traitor, Grinev remains true to his word and duty.

A. S. Pushkin in the story “The Captain's Daughter” talks not only about Pugachev’s uprising in Russia, but also about the people who found themselves in the thick of the event. The writer wants readers to understand what human dignity, life, and honor are.

In the center of the story are two officers - Grinev and Shvabrin, serving in the Belogorsk fortress. Their acquaintance began from the moment Pyotr Grinev arrived for service. However, friendly relations quickly broke down. Masha Mironova stood between them. Because of this, a duel took place between Grinev and Shvabrin, only one of them intended to defend the honor of the insulted girl, while the other planned murder...

The first time the duel did not take place, but Shvabrin was ready to do anything to get rid of Grinev, because Masha sympathized with Peter. It turns out that Shvabrin once wooed her, the captain’s daughter, but was refused. The experienced officer was not used to being refused. Holding a grudge, he throws accusations at the girl in the presence of Grinev. The young officer obeys his heart, in which the laws of noble honor live. Peter acts nobly and wants to defend the girl’s honor.

Shvabrin is more cunning in life. Having waited for another convenient moment, he calls Peter to the river bank, not thinking that he will meet a worthy opponent. It is not known how the fight would have ended, only Grinev turned around at Savelich’s cry. Shvabrin took advantage of this to wound his opponent in the shoulder.

The narrative continues, life presents a new challenge to the heroes. Shvabrin takes revenge on Grinev and writes a letter to his parents. But even this petty meanness could be forgotten, but nothing can wash away betrayal. When the fortress was occupied by Pugachev, Grinev goes over to the side of the rebels, because for some time you can feel safe. The officer's honor and noble name have been trampled into the mud.

Petr Grinev remains true to himself to the end. Without thinking about the consequences, he honestly tells the “sovereign” that he swore allegiance to the empress once, and will be faithful to this oath for the rest of his life. Honesty helped Grinev. The officer is released, but he could not leave Masha Mironov Shvabrina, so he again turns to Pugachev with a request to release the captain's daughter.

What is the next story about? About human destinies, about punishment for betrayal, about honor and conscience. And again Grinev, faithful to his oath, wins. Shvabrin appears as a man without honor, for whom his own life is most important.

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Option 2

In the duel between two characters in the story “The Captain's Daughter,” Pushkin showed the confrontation between two people who have diametrically opposed beliefs and life positions.

The reason for the duel was a conflict over Masha. Grinev defended the girl who was insulted by Shvabrin.

At first the duel did not take place, since the officer, who learned about her, came to her place with several soldiers and took Grinev and Shvabrin under escort to the authorities. The commandant of the fortress forced them to reconcile, but the duelists did this only formally and did not abandon their intention.

The place for the continuation of the duel was chosen near the river and the officers, now in secret, were able to avoid fighting with swords. Shvabrin considered Grinev a bad fencer and therefore provoked a duel. This, however, turned out not to be the case, and the defender of the just cause began to advance, pushing the enemy back to the river. However, probably to give the plot more drama, Pushkin introduced an incident that helped Shvabrin win. Grinev's faithful servant Savelich, looking for his master, came to the place of the duel and accidentally distracted him. It is significant that Shvabrin stabbed him in the back. Grinev was wounded, but soon recovered.

Shvabrin acted ignoblely, although he did not violate the dueling code. It was possible to take advantage of the enemy’s inattention, and such behavior would not be considered so dishonorable as not to shake hands with such a nobleman. However, the majority condemned striking at such a moment; to take advantage of the opportunity, and not rely on one’s strength and ability to wield a weapon, meant showing oneself not from the best side. By doing this, Shvabrin demonstrated that he places victory above contempt for death and the code of noble honor.

Subsequent events showed that Shvabrin, unlike Grinev, had no principles, and he went into the service of Pugachev, betraying the queen, to whom he swore allegiance and his comrades in arms.

Pushkin cannot be considered an opponent of duels, but this episode shows that this method of resolving disagreements is not ideal. The one who won the duel of honor was not one who defended a just cause, and not even one who was stronger and more dexterous, but one who was vile and insidious. Grinev forgave Shvabrin, but he continued to behave dishonestly, writing about the duel to the father of his opponent.

Essay Duel of Grinev and Shvabrin

Work by A.S. Pushkin's "The Captain's Daughter" touches on historical events. The main event against which the novel takes place is a peasant revolt. The rebel uprising is led by Emelyan Pugachev.

The author narrates on behalf of the landowner Pyotr Andreevich Grinev. He recalls events from his youth and youth. He talks about his service in the Belogorsk fortress and the trials that befell him. One of the episodes is a duel between Petrusha Grinev and his colleague Alexei Shvabrin.

Grinev and Shvabrin met when Peter arrived for service at the Belogorsk fortress. Both of them come from noble families. And, considering that they had to serve side by side, they could well become friends. But friendship did not happen. An obstacle to this was the daughter of the commandant of the fortress, Maria Mironova.

Grinev liked the respectable girl. Masha also responded to Peter with sympathy. This could not please Shvabrin, who also had his eyes on the captain’s daughter. There was a case, he even wooed her. But he received a decisive refusal and harbored a grudge. Wanting to take revenge on his rival and discredit his would-be bride, Shvabrin says nasty things about Maria. Grinev could not contain his insult and unfair remark from his colleague. It was decided to fight a duel. Petrusha is determined to defend the honor of the innocent girl. Shvabrin can’t wait to eliminate his opponent. But circumstances got in the way, and the duel was not destined to happen.

The revenge that Alexey Shvabrin craved nevertheless brought the young people to the river bank. Here the second duel took place, in which Grinev was wounded. While Peter was unconscious after being wounded, Masha did not leave his side. The girl's care for the wounded brought the young people even closer together and strengthened their feelings for each other.

In the very first days after Grinev’s recovery, Alexey Shvabrin asked him for forgiveness. Petrusha forgave his colleague. He understood that Shvabrin was insincere. But he also understood that the reason for this was insulted pride. But this doesn’t matter to Grinev. He knew that he had acted as the officer’s heart and honor told him to do.

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Pyotr Sokolov Portrait of A.S. Pushkin 1836
Illustrations for the story “The Captain's Daughter”

Several decades after school, I remember the topic of an essay based on Pushkin’s story “The Captain’s Daughter,” which I wrote, “A comparative analysis of the images of Grinev and Shvabrin.” Then I admired the first and denounced the second! The theme of the duel will now allow me to see how much my attitude towards these heroes has changed, or, as before, I will praise one and despise the other.

The story of the duel itself is simple:

Grinev met Shvabrin in the Belogorsk fortress, where he served. Shvabrin was transferred to this fortress for killing one lieutenant in a duel (!). Grinev also fell in love with the daughter of a local captain, Mashenka. However, Shvabrin himself has tender feelings for Masha, so he tells Grinev all sorts of nasty things about her. He eventually flares up and insults Shvabrin, after which they fight a duel, in which Shvabrin seriously wounds Grinev.

And now the duelists:

PETER ANDREEVICH GREENEV

Still from the film “Russian Revolt”

The son of a Simbirsk landowner, who lived on his estate for many years, and a poor noblewoman, Peter grew up and was brought up in an atmosphere of provincial-manorial life.
Still very young, Pyotr Andreevich was sent by his stern father to serve his fatherland.

ALEXEY IVANOVICH SHVABRIN

Still from the film “Russian Revolt”

Nobleman, antagonist of Grinev.
Shvabrin is dark-skinned, ugly-looking, and lively. He has been serving in the Belogorsk fortress for five years; he was transferred here for “murder” (he stabbed a lieutenant to death in a duel).
Shvabrin is undoubtedly more educated than Grinev; he even knew V.

And now the floor goes to Pushkin!

CHAPTER IV. DUEL.

V. Le Campion Illustration for the story "The Captain's Daughter" 1952

- If you please, get into position.
Look, I'll pierce your figure!
Knyazhnin.

"Wow! A proud poet and a modest lover! - continued
Shvabrin, irritating me more and more from hour to hour; - “but listen to friendly advice:
If you want to be on time, then I advise you not to act with songs.”
- What does this mean, sir? Please explain.
“With pleasure.

S. Gerasimov “Duel” (illustration for “The Captain’s Daughter”)

Shvabrin was more skillful than me, but I am stronger and braver, and Monsieur Beaupré,
who was once a soldier, gave me several lessons in fencing, with which I
took advantage. Shvabrin did not expect to find such a dangerous opponent in me.
For a long time we could not do each other any harm; finally realizing that
Shvabrin weakens, I began to step on him with alacrity and drove him almost into
the very river. Suddenly I heard my name spoken loudly. I looked back and
I saw Savelich running down the mountain path towards me……. At this very moment
time stabbed me strongly in the chest below the right shoulder; I fell and lost
feelings.

A. Itkin “I fell and fainted”
V. Syskov “I fell and fainted” 1984

Materials from sites:
800 literary characters
http://slovo.ws/geroi/index.html
Questions of honor and morality in the story by A.S. Pushkin "The Captain's Daughter".
http://www.ref.by/refs/44/32964/1.html
Illustration by Valentin Le Campion
http://gostgallery.com/context/publication.html?fl=4&id=31 Le Campion

Series of messages “Duel in Literature”:
Part 1 - DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 1 - DUEL OF PIERRE BEZUKHOV AND DOLOHOV. NOVEL "WAR AND PEACE")
Part 2 - A DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 2 - THE DUEL OF SILVIO AND THE COUNT. THE STORY "SHOT")
…
Part 4 - DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 4 ​​- DUEL OF ONEGIN WITH LENSKY. NOVEL "EUGENE ONEGIN")
Part 5 - DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 5 - THOUGHTS ABOUT THE DUEL OF KARENIN AND VRONSKY. "ANNA KARENINA")
Part 6 - DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 6 - DUEL OF GRINEV AND SHVABRIN. THE STORY "THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER")
Part 7 - DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 7 - DUEL OF ROMASHOV AND NIKOLAEV. STORY "DUEHL")
Part 8 - DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 8 - THE DUELIST CYRANO DE BERGERAC)
Part 9 - DUEL IN LITERATURE (PART 9 - DUEL VOLOSHIN AND GUMILEV)

HELP! I need a description of the first and second duel between Shvabrin and Grinev in the captain's daughter.... thanks to everyone :) and I got the best answer

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Here is a summary of chapter 4 "Duel"

Answer from Yergey Valion[newbie]
The first duel of Grinev and Shvabrin (which did not take place) The first duel of Grinev and Shvabrin is interrupted thanks to the old officer Ivan Ignatich. Below is a text describing the first duel between Grinev and Shvabrin: “...The next day at the appointed time, I was already standing behind the stacks, waiting for my opponent. Soon he appeared. “We can be caught,” he told me, “we must hurry.” We took off our uniforms, remained in our camisoles and drew our swords. At that moment, Ivan Ignatich and about five disabled people suddenly appeared from behind the stack. He demanded that we go to the commandant. We obeyed with annoyance; for Ivan Ignatyich...<...>Little by little the storm subsided; The commandant calmed down and made us kiss each other. Broadsword brought us our swords. We left the commandant apparently reconciled.<...>Shvabrin and I were left alone. “Our business cannot end like this,” I told him. “Of course,” answered Shvabrin, “you will answer me with your blood for your insolence; but they will probably keep an eye on us. We'll have to pretend for a few days. Goodbye!" And we parted as if nothing had happened." The second duel of Grinev and Shvabrin (duel by the river) The reason for the second duel of Peter Grinev and Shvabrin is the captain's daughter Marya Mironova. Once Marya refused to become Shvabrin's wife. The proud Shvabrin cannot forgive her He is jealous of Grinev, to whom Marya is more favorable. The evil and vile Shvabrin speaks insultingly about Marya behind her back. He rather harshly puts Shvabrin in his place. He challenges Grinev to a duel. happens near the river. Shvabrin wounds Grinev with a sword. As a result, he lies unconscious for several days. Below is the text of the episode describing the second duel between Pyotr Grinev and Shvabrin: “...The next day, when I was sitting at the elegy and gnawing on my pen, waiting for the rhyme. , Shvabrin knocked under my window. I left the pen, took the sword and went out to him. “Why put it off? - Shvabrin told me, “they are not watching us.” Let's go to the river. No one will bother us there." We set off in silence. Having gone down a steep path, we stopped right next to the river and drew our swords. Shvabrin was more skilled than me, but I am stronger and braver, and Monsieur Beaupre, who was once a soldier, gave me several lessons in fencing, which I took advantage of. Shvabrin did not expect to find such a dangerous opponent in me. For a long time we could not do each other any harm; Finally, noticing that Shvabrin was weakening, I began to attack him with alacrity and drove him almost into the river. Suddenly I heard my name spoken loudly. I looked back and saw Savelich running towards me along the mountain path... At that very time I was strongly stabbed in the chest below my right shoulder; I fell and fainted..." Soon after the duel, Pyotr Grinev recovers and forgives Shvabrin. A truce occurs between the heroes: "... I made peace with Shvabrin in the first days of my recovery<...>Shvabrin came to me; he expressed deep regret for what happened between us; admitted that he was all to blame and asked me to forget about the past. Being by nature not vindictive, I sincerely forgave him both our quarrel and the wound I received from him. In his slander I saw the annoyance of wounded pride and rejected love and generously excused my unfortunate rival..."

Answer from Kot kot[newbie]
just first and last name. and not a huge text on 2 sheets!

Answer from Dionysus wapywfap[newbie]
In conversations with Grinev, the sarcastic Shvabrin ridicules the commandant’s family. Not particularly burdened by the service, Grinev begins to write poetry, from which Shvabrin guesses about his love for Masha. He mocks Grinev’s poems, and in relation to Masha, declaring that she is ready to come to anyone at night for a pair of earrings. A quarrel arises between Shvabrin and Grinev, as a result of which Shvabrin challenges Grinev to a duel. In accordance with the rules of the duel, Grinev tries to invite the elderly warrant officer Ivan Ignatievich as a second, who is horrified by this. To calm him down, Grinev lies that he has made peace with Shvabrin. The commandant Vasilisa Yegorovna becomes aware of the quarrel and inquires about its reasons. Shvabrin explains to her that Grinev wrote a song to which he, Shvabrin, preferred his favorite “Captain’s daughter, don’t go for a walk at midnight”...
The next morning, Shvabrin and Grinev meet for a duel and draw their swords, but then Ivan Ignatievich appears with the disabled and escorts the duelists to the commandant. Vasilisa Egorovna shames, mainly Grinev, forcing her rivals to reconcile. Grinev and Shvabrin pretend that the conflict is over and kiss in her presence. In order to deceive the commandant's vigilance, they decide to postpone the duel for several days.
Excited by the news of the failed duel, Masha tells Grinev about Shvabrin’s unsuccessful matchmaking with her and her refusal to marry him. Grinev begins to understand the vile motives of Shvabrin, who tried to turn him away from the commandant’s daughter with the help of slander.
The next day, Shvabrin and Grinev meet for a one-on-one duel, without seconds. Grinev, who was taught fencing by his tutor Monsieur Beaupre, unexpectedly turns out to be a strong opponent for Shvabrin. But the sudden appearance of Savelich distracts Grinev, and Shvabrin stabs him in the chest! Grinev's consciousness is fading...

Answer from Andrey Gorbunov[newbie]
In conversations with Grinev, the sarcastic Shvabrin ridicules the commandant’s family. Not particularly burdened by the service, Grinev begins to write poetry, from which Shvabrin guesses about his love for Masha. He mocks Grinev’s poems, and in relation to Masha, declaring that she is ready to come to anyone at night for a pair of earrings. A quarrel arises between Shvabrin and Grinev, as a result of which Shvabrin challenges Grinev to a duel. In accordance with the rules of the duel, Grinev tries to invite the elderly warrant officer Ivan Ignatievich as a second, who is horrified by this. To calm him down, Grinev lies that he has made peace with Shvabrin. The commandant Vasilisa Yegorovna becomes aware of the quarrel and inquires about its reasons. Shvabrin explains to her that Grinev wrote a song to which he, Shvabrin, preferred his favorite “Captain’s daughter, don’t go for a walk at midnight”...
The next morning, Shvabrin and Grinev meet for a duel and draw their swords, but then Ivan Ignatievich appears with the disabled and escorts the duelists to the commandant. Vasilisa Egorovna shames, mainly Grinev, forcing her rivals to reconcile. Grinev and Shvabrin pretend that the conflict is over and kiss in her presence. In order to deceive the commandant's vigilance, they decide to postpone the duel for several days.
Excited by the news of the failed duel, Masha tells Grinev about Shvabrin’s unsuccessful matchmaking with her and her refusal to marry him. Grinev begins to understand the vile motives of Shvabrin, who tried to turn him away from the commandant’s daughter with the help of slander.
The next day, Shvabrin and Grinev meet for a one-on-one duel, without seconds. Grinev, who was taught fencing by his tutor Monsieur Beaupre, unexpectedly turns out to be a strong opponent for Shvabrin. But the sudden appearance of Savelich distracts Grinev, and Shvabrin stabs him in the chest! Grinev's consciousness is fading...