- a young man, a representative of a wealthy trading company, dressed in European style.
Julius Kapitonych Karandyshev is a young, poor official.
Sergey Sergeich Paratov is a brilliant gentleman of about 30 years old, from the shipowners.
Robinson is a provincial actor.
Gavrilo is a club barman and owner of a coffee shop on the boulevard.
Ivan is a servant in a coffee shop.

Act one

The action takes place in a fictional city on the banks of the Volga - Bryakhimov. In the open area near the coffee shop, Gavrilo and Ivan are discussing Mokiy Parmenych, who walks along the Volga Boulevard every morning to work up an appetite. By nature, he is silent and prefers to speak only with people of his position. Meanwhile, Knurov himself is sitting at the table. Vozhevatov joins him and orders champagne in a teapot. He says that he intends to buy a ship called "Swallow" from Paratov. The conversation then veers off to latest news in the city: Ogudalova decided to marry off her daughter to a poor official Karandyshev.

Vozhevatov knowingly tells that Paratov turned the head of the young Larisa Dmitrievna, drove away all the suitors from her, and then suddenly disappeared. After this strong passion, the girl had another fiance, who was arrested right at their house for embezzlement. Desperate, she said that she would marry anyone who would marry. It was then that Karandyshev appeared, who always modestly and invariably sat in a corner at all the evenings hosted by Harita Ignatievna. Larisa, unlike her mother, was modest and unsophisticated. She entertained the guests in the house solely at the insistence of her mother.

Soon the Ogudalovs and Karandyshev appeared on the site. They invited Knurov and Vozhevatov to a dinner in honor of Larisa. Karandyshev put on a lot of airs and addressed Knurov as his equal, which the latter did not like. Then Harita Ignatievna intervened in the conversation. Meanwhile, Larisa, about which she whispered in a corner with Vozhevatov, for which Karandyshev later reproached her. When it comes to Paratov, Larisa does not hide the fact that she admired him as a man. Karandyshev does not like this, since he himself envies this gentleman. Larisa tells him not to even try to compare himself with Paratov, but to silently rejoice in his luck. Cannon shots are heard from the pier. Shooting in honor of the arrival of Sergei Sergeich. Larisa and Karandyshev are removed.

Paratov did not come alone, but accompanied by a provincial actor, whom he calls Robinson and introduces as a European. When asked why he is selling his “Swallow” and whether he is sorry to say goodbye to her, he replies that he is not sorry for anything, since everything has its own benefit. Then he informs Vozhevatov and Knurov that he will soon marry a very rich bride with gold mines. Paratov invites everyone to a picnic across the Volga at his expense. He orders all the best from the restaurateur, but for now he invites friends to his place for dinner. However, Knurov and Vozhevatov are forced to refuse, as they have already been invited to dinner with Larisa's fiancé.

Action two

The action takes place in the house of Harita Ignatievna. The main objects of the living room are a piano and a guitar. Knurov reproaches Ogudalova that she was in a hurry with her daughter's wedding, that Larisa would not like the miserable semi-petty-bourgeois life with a poor man and she would quickly return home. At the same time, he offers his friendship and financial support if the girl needs a rich and respectable "friend" in the future. He adds that Harita Ignatievna can safely send him bills for dowry and Larisa's wedding dress. After that, Knurov leaves, Larisa comes. She says that she would like to leave for the village as soon as possible and plunge into the peaceful rural life. Ogudalova, in turn, tells her daughter not to flatter herself with hopes and describes life in the village in gloomy colors.

Larisa takes the guitar and tries to play the romance "Do not tempt me needlessly", but the strings are out of tune. Then she calls the gypsy Ilya for help, who tells her about the arrival of Paratov. Ogudalova begins to seriously wonder if she was in a hurry, if she missed some game more suitable for her daughter. Karandyshev appears. Larisa asks him to quickly take her to the village, but he is in no hurry, because he wants to show off and brag about his bride, to amuse his pride. Karandyshev is dissatisfied with the fact that the city is so joyfully meeting the squandered reveler. Paratov comes to the Ogudalovs. Larisa, frightened, runs away with Karandyshev to her chambers.

The hostess greets the guest in a friendly way, wondering why he disappeared from the city so quickly. Paratov reports that he was forced to leave to save his estate, and now he intends to marry a bride with a rich dowry in order to rectify the situation. Harita Ignatievna calls her daughter and she talks for a long time with an unexpected guest. During the conversation, Paratov reproaches the girl that she forgot him too quickly, to which Larisa replies that she did not stop loving him, but was forced to marry in order to avoid all sorts of rumors. The man's ego is satisfied. Acquainted with Karandyshev, he enters into a skirmish with him. Harita Ignatievna intervenes in the scandal. She forces Karandyshev to invite Sergei Sergeyich to dinner as well. Vozhevatov arrives, accompanied by Robinson. He passes off the actor, who has recently been in the service of Paratov, for a real Englishman.

Act Three

In Karandyshev's tastelessly furnished office, his aunt complains about the losses from lunch. She scolds that there are too many pickles prepared for dinner, while the Ogudalovs are shocked at the paucity of the reception. It turns out that Karandyshev never hosted a dinner party, and therefore has no idea what to serve on such occasions. Ogudalova notices that the guests specially solder Karandyshev and laugh at him. Paratov, Knurov and Vozhevatov are dissatisfied with treats and cheap booze. They ask Robinson to get the future groom drunk. The owner of the gypsy choir, Ilya, reports that everything is ready for a trip across the river. Men are not averse to taking Larisa Dmitrievna with them, but Karandyshev objects.

Larisa sings the romance "Do not tempt". Everyone is delighted. While Karandyshev leaves for champagne, the men also leave, leaving Paratov alone with Larisa. He speaks beautifully and persuades her to go with them. Karandyshev makes a toast to his "choosy" bride, who chose him. When once again he leaves for a drink, Larisa leaves with the guests. When he returns, he realizes that he was fooled and decides to take revenge. Karandyshev grabs a gun and runs away.

act four

The action is again transferred to a coffee shop on the banks of the Volga. Robinson realizes that he was deceived and will not be taken with him. From Ivan, he learns that Karandyshev at his leisure ran out of the scrap with a pistol. Karandyshev appears in an angry mood. He asks Robinson where his companions have gone. He replies that he does not know anything, since it was a fleeting acquaintance. At the same time, he adds that perhaps they went on a spree across the Volga, which means they will not return until morning. Karandyshev runs away towards the pier. Knurov and Vozhevatov appear in the coffee shop. They are concerned about the position of Larisa Dmitrievna. Vozhevatov is sure that after this trip with Paratov she will marry Karandyshev, and Knurov thinks that she will cancel the wedding and sincerely regrets the girl.

Realizing that Paratov made promises to Larisa that he could not fulfill, Knurov suggests thinking about her future fate, because there is an opportunity to take her with him to Paris. They decide to cast lots to see who gets it. Knurov wins, and Vozhevatov is happy, since there will be less expenses. Meanwhile, Larisa is talking with Paratov. In her heart she hopes that he will offer her to become his wife, and he says that he is already bound by a promise with a rich bride. Even for the sake of passion for Larisa, he cannot break with her. He asks Robinson to take Larisa home, but she refuses to go.

Knurov and Vozhevatov appear. Larisa seeks sympathy and understanding from Vozhevatov, but the young man evades and leaves. She stays with Knurov. He offers Larisa a trip to an exhibition in Paris and lifelong maintenance, but asks not to answer right away, but to think. In desperation, she contemplates suicide or having someone kill her. Karandyshev appears. He reproaches Larisa for being a tossed thing. She is shocked, but replies that if it is to be a thing, then it is very expensive. The enraged and humiliated fiance shoots at her, and Larisa gratefully accepts this shot. A gypsy choir plays in the background. She informs the people who fled that she shot herself and no one is to blame. Before her death, she says that she loves and forgives everyone.

Dramaturgy is good because it raises exciting questions, and also captures the features of the era, summary the play "Dowry" for reader's diary reveals to us the world of the 19th century with its problems and tragedy.

Plot

Larisa's mother cannot give a worthy dowry for her daughter, but wants to successfully marry her off. Larisa fell in love with Piratov, a wealthy merchant, but he did not marry her and disappeared. Larisa grieved more than a year and decided to marry the first person to propose to her. It turned out to be Karandyshev, a petty and worthless official. Larisa resigned herself to the choice, but the sudden return of Piratov shook her balance. After several meetings, she noticed his indifference and hoped to restore relations, but Piratov admitted that he was engaged to a very rich woman, but before the wedding he wanted to spend time with Larisa. The girl is heartbroken. Karandyshev, whom Pirates publicly humiliated, is blazing with anger, grabs a gun and goes to meet the young. He finds Larisa. The bride openly says that she despises him. The groom shoots her. Larisa thanks for deliverance and grabs a weapon so that everyone thinks it's suicide.

Conclusion (my opinion)

Wealth, status in society, opportunities are far from the main thing when choosing a life partner. Spiritual intimacy, understanding and kinship at the level of ideology, beliefs and values ​​are important. Yes, it's good when your spouse is provided, but it's much worse to have a rich companion, but not love him or even despise him.

A large fictional city on the Volga - Bryakhimov. An open area near a coffee shop on Privolzhsky Boulevard. Knurov (“one of the big businessmen of recent times, an elderly man with a huge fortune,” as the remark says about him) and Vozhevatov (“a very young man, one of the representatives of a wealthy trading company, a European in costume), having ordered champagne in a tea set, they begin to discuss the news: a well-known beauty without a dowry Larisa Ogudalova marries a poor official Karandyshev. Vozhevatov explains the modest marriage with the desire of Larisa, who experienced a strong passion for the “brilliant gentleman” Paratov, who turned her head, beat off all the suitors and suddenly left. After the scandal, when the next fiance was arrested for embezzlement right in the Ogudalovs' house, Larisa announced that she would marry the first who would marry, and Karandyshev, a long-time and unsuccessful admirer, "and right there." Vozhevatov reports that he is waiting for Paratov, who sold him his steamer "Swallow", which causes a joyful animation of the owner of the coffee shop. The best quadruple in the city rode to the pier with the owner on the goats and gypsies in full dress.

The Ogudalovs appear with the Karandyshevs. Ogudalova is treated to tea, Karandyshev puts on airs and, as an equal, turns to Knurov with an invitation to dinner. Ogudalova explains that the dinner is in honor of Larisa, and she joins the invitation. Karandyshev reprimands Larisa for being familiar with Vozhevatov, several times condemningly mentions the Ogudalovs' house, which offends Larisa. The conversation turns to Paratov, to whom Karandyshev treats with envious hostility, and Larisa - with delight. She is outraged by the fiancé's attempts to compare herself with Paratov, she declares: "Sergei Sergeyich is the ideal of a man." During the conversation, cannon shots are heard, Larisa gets scared, but Karandyshev explains: “Some tyrant merchant gets off his barge,” meanwhile, from the conversation between Vozhevatov and Knurov, it is known that the firing was in honor of Paratov’s arrival. Larisa and her fiancé leave.

Paratov appears, accompanied by the provincial actor Arkady Schastlivtsev, whom Paratov calls Robinson, because he took him from a desert island, where Robinson was dropped off for a brawl. To Knurov’s question whether he is sorry to sell the “Swallow”, Paratov replies: “What is“ sorry ”, I don’t know that. I’ll find a profit, so I’ll sell everything, anything, ”and after this he announces that he is marrying a bride with gold mines, he came to say goodbye to his bachelor will. Paratov invites him to a men's picnic across the Volga, makes a rich order to the restaurateur and invites him to dine for a while. Knurov and Vozhevatov regretfully refuse, saying that they are dining with Larisa's fiancé.

The second act takes place in the Ogudalovs' house, the main feature of the living room is a piano with a guitar on it. Knurov arrives and reproaches Ogudalova that she is giving Larisa away for a poor man, predicts that Larisa will not be able to endure a miserable semi-petty-bourgeois life and will probably return to her mother. Then they will need a solid and rich "friend" and offer themselves to such "friends". After that, he asks Ogudalova, without stint, to order a dowry and a wedding toilet for Larisa, and send the bills to him. And leaves. Larisa appears, tells her mother that she wants to leave for the village as soon as possible. Ogudalova paints village life in gloomy colors. Larisa plays the guitar and sings the song "Don't tempt me unnecessarily", but the guitar is out of tune. Seeing through the window the owner of the gypsy choir Ilya, she calls him to fix the guitar. Ilya says that the gentleman is coming, which “we have been waiting for all year”, and runs away at the call of other gypsies who announced the arrival of a long-awaited client. Ogudalova worries: did they hurry up with the wedding and did they miss a more profitable game? Karandyshev appears, whom Larisa asks to leave for the village as soon as possible. But he does not want to rush to "magnify" (Ogudalova's expression) Larisa, to satisfy his pride, which has suffered for so long from neglect of him, Karandyshev. Larisa reproaches him for this, not at all hiding the fact that she does not love him, but only hopes to love him. Karandyshev scolds the city for its attention to the depraved, squandered reveler, whose arrival drove everyone crazy: restaurateurs and sex workers, cabbies, gypsies and townspeople in general, and when asked who it is, he angrily throws: “Your Sergey Sergeyevich Paratov” and, looking into window, says that he came to the Ogudalovs. Frightened, Larisa leaves with her fiancé to other chambers.

Ogudalova affectionately and familiarly receives Paratov, asks why he suddenly disappeared from the city, finds out that he went to save the remnants of the estate, and now he is forced to marry a bride with half a million dowry. Ogudalova calls Larisa, an explanation takes place between her and Paratov in private. Paratov reproaches Larisa that she soon forgot him, Larisa admits that she continues to love him and gets married in order to get rid of the humiliation in front of "impossible suitors." Paratov's pride is satisfied. Ogudalova introduces him to Karandyshev, a quarrel occurs between them, as Paratov seeks to offend and humiliate Larisa's fiancé. Ogudalova settles the scandal and forces Karandyshev to invite Paratov to dinner as well. Vozhevatov appears, accompanied by Robinson, posing as an Englishman, and introduces him to those present, including Paratov, who himself recently gave Robinson to him. Vozhevatov and Paratov conspire to have fun at Karandyshev's dinner.

The third act is in Karandyshev's office, poorly and tastelessly decorated, but with great pretensions. Aunt Karandysheva is on the stage, ridiculously complaining about the losses from dinner. Larisa appears with her mother. They discuss the terrible dinner, the humiliating misunderstanding of Karandyshev's position. Ogudalova says that the guests deliberately solder Karandyshev and laugh at him. After the women leave, Knurov, Paratov and Vozhevatov appear, complaining about a crappy dinner and terrible wine and rejoicing that Robinson, who can drink anything, helped get Karandyshev drunk. Karandyshev appears, who puts on airs and boasts, not noticing that they are laughing at him. He is sent for cognac. At this time, the gypsy Ilya reports that everything is ready for a trip across the Volga. The men say among themselves that it would be nice to take Larisa, Paratov undertakes to persuade her. Larisa, who has appeared, is asked to sing, but Karandyshev tries to forbid her, then Larisa sings “Do not tempt”. The guests are delighted, Karandyshev, about to say a long-prepared toast, leaves for champagne, the rest leave Paratov alone with Larisa. He spins her head, telling her that a few more moments like this and he will give up everything to become her slave. Larisa agrees to go on a picnic in the hope of getting Paratov back. Karandyshev, who appeared, makes a toast to Larisa, in which the most precious thing to him is that she “knows how to sort people out” and therefore chose him. Karandyshev is sent for more wine. When he returns, he learns about Larisa's departure for a picnic, he finally understands that he was laughed at, and threatens to take revenge. Grabbing a gun, he runs away.

The fourth act is again in the coffee shop. Robinson, not taken to the picnic, learns from a conversation with a servant that they saw Karandyshev with a pistol. He appears and asks Robinson where his comrades are. Robinson gets rid of him, explaining that they were casual acquaintances. Karandyshev leaves. Knurov and Vozhevatov, who have returned from a picnic, appear, believing that "the drama is beginning." Both understand that Paratov made serious promises to Larisa, which he does not intend to fulfill, and therefore she is compromised and her situation is hopeless. Now their dream can come true to go with Larisa to Paris for an exhibition. In order not to interfere with each other, they decide to toss a coin. The lot falls to Knurov, and Vozhevatov gives his word to retire.

Larisa appears with Paratov. Paratov thanks Larisa for the pleasure, but she wants to hear that she has now become his wife. Paratov replies that he cannot break up with a rich bride because of Larisa's passion, and instructs Robinson to take her home. Larisa refuses. Vozhevatov and Knurov appear, Larisa rushes to Vozhevatov asking for sympathy and advice, but he resolutely evades, leaving her with Knurov, who offers Larisa a joint trip to Paris and maintenance for life. Larisa is silent, and Knurov leaves, asking her to think. In desperation, Larisa approaches the cliff, dreaming of dying, but does not dare to commit suicide and exclaims: “How would someone kill me now ...” Karandyshev appears, Larisa tries to drive him away, speaks of her contempt. He reproaches her, says that Knurov and Vozhevatov played her in a toss, like a thing. Larisa is shocked and, picking up his words, says: “If you are a thing, it’s so expensive, very expensive.” She asks to send Knurov to her. Karandyshev tries to stop her, shouting that he forgives her and takes her away from the city, but Larisa rejects this offer and wants to leave. She does not believe his words of love for her. Enraged and humiliated, Karandyshev shoots her. The dying Larisa gratefully accepts this shot, puts the revolver near her and tells those who have run to the shot that no one is to blame: "It's me myself." Gypsy singing can be heard offstage. Paratov shouts: “Tell me to be quiet!”, But Larisa does not want this and dies to the loud gypsy choir with the words: “... you all good people... I love you all ... I love you all.

Alexander Ostrovsky wrote his play "Dowry" for three years. The work became successful and won the love of the audience after the death of the author. The name itself conveys the idea of ​​the work: this is a story about a girl who not only had no dowry, but also a future, could not take place as a person. So, Ostrovsky Dowry: a summary.

There is a version that the story that formed the basis of "Dowry" actually happened. At one time, this case stirred up the entire county.

The history of the creation of the play is as follows. Working as a judge in the Kineshma district, Alexander Ostrovsky had access to the criminal chronicle. From there he drew inspiration and plots for his works. In 1874, the writer began work on the play. In parallel, he wrote several other works. Three years later, "Dowry" was ready, and everyone was sure that it would be a success.

The work passed censorship without any problems, the author received a notice of publication in the journal Domestic Notes. Immediately, two theaters began work on productions, they talked and wrote a lot about this, but the premiere screenings were a failure. The performance was not appreciated by either the critics or the audience.

Reviewers evaluated the play very sharply, condemned the idea and the plot. Only 10 years later, at repeated screenings, the work received recognition.

Issues

Through composition and actors the problems of the Dowry are revealed:

• the importance of honor and duty in human life;
• loyalty and betrayal in relationships;
• lack of spirituality of the society of that time;
• human values, the inability to assess the human personality;
• relationships between parents and children;
• search for the meaning of life, setting and achieving goals;
• disappointment in dreams.

Interesting! Around the premiere of the play in 1878 there was a great sensation.

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all the tickets were sold out, famous writers came to the performance, even Fyodor Dostoevsky. But critics delivered a verdict: the play tired even the most picky viewers. It was the biggest theatrical failure in the creative life of Alexander Ostrovsky.

One of the main motives is to reflect the position of women in the society of Russia at that time, the division between the rich and the poor. main idea works - the "corruption" of bourgeois society, in which a person has no value if he does not have material wealth.

Larisa is a symbol of the human soul, which no one needs if she has no money. Men in the work perceive it differently: as a prize, an award, a beautiful appendage to a man. The role of the heroine is limited only by the choice of the groom. Such a storyline focuses on the hopelessness of the female situation: all plans and the future are connected only with the choice of a life partner, the girl herself is of no value.

Characters

The main characters in the play are:

• landowner Ogudalova, whose husband died, mother of Larisa Dmitrievna. This is a cunning and mercenary widow who dreams of successfully marrying her daughter. There are always many guests in her house, an active search for a successful party is underway. She has two more daughters who were not happy in marriage;
• Larisa Dmitrievna is a girl who has many admirers, but no dowry. Larisa is very sweet, well-mannered, quiet, treats people well, loves and respects her mother, is very worried about her unhappy love;
• Mokiy Parmenych is a wealthy elderly man who is engaged in financial affairs. This is a great connoisseur of beauty. I am sure that money can buy everything, even a person, which he offers Larisa by making her an offer. The man calls the girl "expensive diamond", promises her financial well-being and material goods;
• Vasily Vozhevatov - a guy who has known Larisa since childhood, works in a rich company that is engaged in trade;
• Julius Kapitonych is an official with a small fortune, who appreciates himself and loves him very much. She evaluates Larisa as a reward for her work, as an achievement in the confrontation with Paratov. He feels significant and important, although he turned out to be the groom quite by accident. The last act (shot) testifies to the exceptional egoism and possessiveness of that hero;
• Sergei Paratov is the owner of several ships, a handsome, brave and enviable groom, but very frivolous, does not think about the feelings of others, appreciates money and pleasures in life. Creates the illusion of wealth and success, but as a person it is absolutely nothing;
• Robinson is a simple actor named Arkady Schastlivtsev;
• Gavrilo is a man who works in a canteen;
• Ivan is a servant in a coffee shop.

Interesting fact! Success for the play came only in 1896. The performance was staged by the troupe of the Alexandrinsky Theater.

In the new production, Larisa Ogudalova, performed by actress Vera Komissarzhevskaya, was very much liked by the audience, although her skill was not appreciated by critics. The emphasis in this production shifted: the main character was not “under” the suitors, as an object, but “above” them, as something higher.

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Main events

What is this play about. We offer a summary of actions or phenomena.

Act one

Events begin in front of a coffee shop on the banks of the Volga from a conversation between Knurov and Vozhevatov, who are discussing the return of the shipowner Paratov, who suddenly left the city a year ago without saying goodbye to Ogudalova Larisa.

Interesting fact! Ostrovsky used in the play "speaking surnames", which are given to the characters for a reason.

Harita Ignatievna bears the surname "Ogudalova" because of her cunning: "buzz" means "circle around your finger." Men say that Larisa has a big problem - the lack of a dowry, which does not allow her to find a suitable groom. After Paradov left, the girl is surrounded by attention from several men: an old man with gout, a drunkard and an arrested swindler. Larisa quarreled with her mother and promised to marry the first person she met, who turned out to be a poor official Karandyshev.

During the men's conversation, the discussed women appear on the stage, accompanied by the newly-made groom, who is jealous of his bride, interrogating about Paratov. Larisa claims that Sergey is the ideal man for her.

On the shore, a cannon shot is heard, which announces the arrival of the master. Karandyshev and Larisa leave. After some time, the owner of the coffee shop meets the guests - the merchants Sergei Sergeyevich and Robinson. They talk about Larisa's wedding, but Paratov says that he is going to marry the daughter of a wealthy official, feels some guilt towards the girl, but does not feel obliged to her in any way.

Second phenomenon

The action is transferred to the Ogudalovs' house. Mokiy Parmenych comes to visit them, who begins to convince Harita Ignatievna that Karandyshev does not look like a husband to Larisa.

He is convinced that the girl should marry a rich and influential man who can provide her with a rich wedding dress, assures that he will take all the expenses on himself, and leaves.

Larisa starts a conversation with her mother about her departure after the wedding: her future husband will run for judge, but Karandyshev does not share such haste. Everyone is excitedly discussing post-wedding plans.

Paratov comes to visit the Ogudalovs. First, Sergei communicates with Larisa's mother, then he is left alone with the girl. A serious conversation takes place, during which Larisa tells the master that she still loves him.

Karandyshev appears, his acquaintance with Paratov begins with a conflict about a saying. A quarrel begins, which Harita Ignatievna pacifies, offering everyone to drink champagne. Paratov understands that there will be many more reasons to laugh at Larisa's new fiancé.

Third act

A magnificent dinner party unfolds at the Karandyshev estate, to which Larisa is also invited. The girl understands that the feast failed, she sees that the guests do not touch the food, she is ashamed.

Paratov and Karandyshev imitate friendly relations, drink brotherhood. Larisa begins to sing a romance about love, and Karandyshev realizes that he made a mistake. While no one hears, Sergei confesses to the girl that he is tormented by doubts about the decision to leave, then invites him to go to the Volga. Larisa is in a hurry to say goodbye to her mother when Julius Kapitonovich left for champagne. Returning, the groom saw that the house was empty: the bride and the guest had left. This angered Karandyshev so much that he, grabbing a pistol, rushed in search of the loss.

Fourth act

Knurov and Vozhevatov discuss Larisa after a walk along the Volga. They say that Paratov will never be able to marry Larisa because of her poverty and will choose a rich bride.

Not far away, the girl is walking with Paratov, a difficult conversation takes place between them. Sergey says that he is engaged. Larisa is very surprised.

After some time, the dowry heroine sits at a table near a coffee shop and sees Knurov, who invites her to the capital, guaranteeing full maintenance, financial support and the fulfillment of all desires. At this time, Karandyshev approaches them, who is trying to convince the girl that the intentions of these young people are bad, that they see in her only a beautiful object, a decoration for the house.

An upset Larisa listens attentively to the groom, after which she makes a decision: Karandyshev is not suitable for her, since Julius Kapitonych is too simple and small for her, and she will look for something better. Then Karandyshev got angry, took out a gun and shot the girl with the words “So don’t get to anyone!”

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Output

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1 action

All events take place in a small non-existent town of Bryakhimov. An open gazebo near the coffee shop on the boulevard, located near the river. One of the heroes of the work of Knurov, a very elderly man with a large fortune. Another character named Vozhevatov, a young man, is a representative of the wealthy class, who owns a trading company. These two merchants are sitting in an arbor and, having asked for champagne to be brought to the table, and certainly served in a tea service, they are discussing news that describes a certain beautiful girl who has no dowry.

This beautiful young lady's name is Larisa. She is going to marry a poor Karandeshev. Mr. Vozhevatov tells a story that recently Larisa had many admirers, but she unsuccessfully fell in love with Paratov, who, having managed to turn the lady's head, left in an unknown direction.

Larisa decided to marry the first person she met, and this person was a poor official who had been circling around the girl for a long time. Vozhevatov says that he is just waiting for the negligent runaway fiancé, as they agreed to sell the ship called the Swallow. This news will cheer up the owner of the establishment.

The Ogudalovs and Karandyshevs approach the coffee shop. Mrs. Ogudalova is offered tea. Karandyshev shows his importance with all his appearance and invites Knurov to dinner. Ogudalova reports that this dinner will be held in honor of Larisa. Karandyshev says that Larisa is slightly familiar with Vozhevaty.

The conversation switches to Piratov, whom Karandyshev, let's say, slightly dislikes, and Larisa Ogudalova treats him very kindly. The bride is a little outraged that the groom compares himself to Piratov. She says that she considers Sergey Sergeyevich the most beautiful man she has met in her life.

Cannon shots are fired. Ogudalova is very frightened, and Karandyshev informs her that this, most likely, is some kind of narcissistic merchant moored at the pier. Larisa and her fiancé leave the coffee shop.

Paratov appears on the threshold with Arkady Schastlivtsev, who is an actor from the provinces. Pirates jokingly calls Arkady Robinson, as he took him from the island, on which he got for a brawl on a steamer. Knurov asks Paratov a question, it says that Knurov would be sorry to sell his favorite ship.

But Paratov says that he can sell anything, as long as there is a profit from it, and after that he says that the main reason for his arrival is to say goodbye to a free bachelor life, and invites all the men at the table to go with him to nature. He calls the waiter to his place, makes a very large order and invites everyone to his place for lunch.

Knurov and Vozhevatov have to refuse this invitation, since they have already promised to come to dinner with the groom and Ogudalova.

2 action

The house of the Ogudalovs is the most important advantage in which the piano, standing in the middle of the room. Knurov informs Ogudalova that he is very unhappy that Larisa is being given to marry a beggar. After such a message, he offers to pay for the dowry and wedding dress. Larisa announces that she wants to leave for the village. Karandyshev does not intend to leave for the village yet. Larisa behaves very capriciously, not even trying to pretend that she loves him even a little, and grumbles at him for this decision.

Karandyshev is very dissatisfied with the fact that the whole city has broken loose due to the arrival of the master. He asks the first person he meets a question, who is this gentleman, to which they answer that he is Paratov. Larisa gets scared and leaves.

Mrs. Ogudalova asks Paratov why he left her daughter, and he says that he had to sell all his estate, and now he will have to marry a girl with a large fortune. Larisa and Paratov meet, he reproaches her for having quickly forgotten him, but Larisa explains to him that she loves, and she marries only to be spared humiliation. The runaway groom is satisfied.

Paratov meets Karandyshev, and they immediately swear, as Paratov is constantly trying to hurt the groom. Vozhatov enters with his escort. Paratov and Vozhatov agree to do some weird things at the groom's dinner.

3 action

The beginning of the third act takes place in Karandyshev's office. The office is very poorly furnished. Larisa and her mother enter. They talk about dinner. Ogudalova reports that the guests deliberately made the host drunk and laughed at his position. The women leave.

Knurov appears with Paratov and Vozhevaty, they are outraged by the dinner, but they are glad that they managed to get Karandyshev drunk. The groom enters, and does it very importantly, completely oblivious to the fact that he is being ridiculed. Karandyshev is sent for a drink, while they themselves argue that it would be nice to take Larisa with them on vacation.

Larisa is persuaded to sing a song, the groom forbids, after that the bride sings anyway. Karandyshev leaves for champagne. Paratov is left alone with Larisa. She agrees to go with him, hoping to get Paratov back. Karandyshev returns and makes a toast. He is again sent for a drink.

When he returns, he learns that Larisa is leaving. He realizes that everyone was laughing at him and leaves, grabbing his gun.

4 action.

Coffee house. Robinson learns that Darissa's fiancé was seen with a gun. Karandyshev finds Robinson and asks where his friends are, to which he replies that he hardly knows them. The groom leaves.

Everyone is returning from a picnic, at which Paratov promised Larisa a lot of things, and he is absolutely not going to fulfill this. Larisa wants to hear that she will become Piratov's wife, but he says that he will not leave his rich bride.

Larisa wants to die, but does not dare. She meets her fiancé, he promises to forgive her everything, but she decides to go to Knurov, for which Karandyshev shoots her. Larisa dies to the gypsy choir. Before her death, she says that no one is to blame for her death, and she still loves everyone.

A brief retelling of "Dowry" in abbreviation was prepared by Oleg Nikov for the reader's diary.