Alexei Tolstoy, "the Whale": a brief summary

The Work of Alexei Tolstoy “Shamu”, a summary of which is presented below, was written in 1916. The film is set in pre-revolutionary Russia. The first act two-act play takes place in Petrograd, the author takes his characters in a provincial estate on the Volga.

Over the decades since the creation of the work plays on his motives were staged in many theatres of our country. And today, the audience enthusiastically accept “a Whale” in the performance of theatrical collectives of cities and towns across Russia.

Names and characteristics of main characters

Getting started is a brief retelling of the content of the play Tolstoy “Shamu”, first find out whose name is in the title of the work. Killer whale close circle called Marya Semyonovna Kosarev. A young woman of humble origin, earning a living from their work. In her own words, she was a laundress and maid, and a clerk at the store.

In addition, Mary took the pseudonym "Whale", sang songs at the Amateur stage, performed acrobatics to entertain the audience. Did not disdain Marya Semyonovna and the patronage of wealthy men. She thinks that she is a woman sinful and deeply unhappy. So we draw the main character of A. N. Fat. Whale… a Brief table of contents and the full text of the works that will allow the reader to understand that under this name hides a man with conflicting feelings, but with a kind and open heart.

In the period described in the play, Masha is in a relationship with Prince Anatoly Petrovich Belsky. A gentleman thirty-two years of age squandered his fortune, indulging in idle entertainment, including drinking and card games. The whale cannot rely on the financial support of the Prince; on the contrary, the man literally lives on her means. They met when Anatoly Petrovich was stranded after the next card loss. Compassion for Belsky has grown from Marya Semyonovna in the sense that she mistook for love.

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Other characters of the play

Together with the couple in one of the hotels of St. Petersburg is one of Abram A. Zheltukhin – a middle-aged man who calls himself a friend of the Prince. With the development of the plot appears on the scene, the other actors.

The house is kind of landowner living her pupils – Ilya Ilyich Bulls and Raisa Glebovna. They are about to get married. Friends from childhood, young people are bound by mutual interests and affection to each other. Secondary characters include each mousetrap of uranium and Livenskogo – partners of the Prince at a game of cards, his cousin Anna Apollonovna with her daughter Vera, the maid Dunyasha and sailor on the Volga Wharf of Nantes, and Varvara Ivanovna Dolgov – a distant relative of Anatoly Petrovich attributable to him by aunt.

Another card fiasco

What begins the play “Shamu” thick? Brief contents by Chapter, rather, of theatrical action, of which there are only four, invites us to plunge into the atmosphere of the enclosed space of the St. Petersburg hotel. At a time when in a distant manor is preparing for the wedding of Ilya and Raisa, Prince Belsky in a smoky untidy hotel room is trying to win back his gambling debt.

Its partners, Uranium and Stepinski not willing to join the game, as Anatoly Petrovich no money left. The Prince pleads, looking forward to Masha. Taking pity, Marya Semyonovna puts at stake his ring and she sits down to play. But luck is not on her side. In the end, the debt only increases Bielsko. Uranium makes the Whale indecent proposal, promising to settle the financial problems. Mary tearfully refuses, the Prince signs the expenditure bill, the players leave the room. However, in brief the contents of the “killer Whales” thick to put an end while early.

Escape from debt

Left in the room alone, Marya Semyonovna and Bielsko begin to quarrel. Appears sleepy Abram Zheltukhin. After learning about the plight of his friends, he invites all together to go somewhere. The Prince remembers that he has an aunt who lives in a rural estate on the Volga. Zheltukhin clinging to this idea makes Anatoly Petrovich to write to Varvara Ivanovna's letter with the news of the arrival of the guests, he dictates the words.

The killer Whale initially refuses to go, citing the fact that she, a sinful girl, ashamed to appear before virtuous relative of the Prince. But Zheltukhin with Belsky persuade her. The Prince promises to introduce Marya Semyonovna, his wife, and in the future do to link himself with her in matrimony. This ends the first act of the play by A. Tolstoy “Shamu”. A brief summary of the other parts devoted to the description of more interesting events.

Mixture of feelings

Masha and Anatoly Petrovich for several days living in the house of the hospitable aunt. Abram Zheltukhin should arrive a little later. The arrival of the guests broke the usual order of the quiet manor. It is felt that brewing some changes. The Prince often quarrel with Marya Semyonovna. He admires the local scenery, rural life and fascinated by Raisa –bride of Ilya Ilyich. Sincere and naive country girl awakened in the soul of Bielski himself unknown bright emotions. In the retelling outline for the “killer Whales” thick it is impossible to display a full range of feelings that torment the heroes. But we see that every character is opened from an unexpected quarter.

Whale learns to Ilya Bykov longtime fan who was stalking her a few years ago in St. Petersburg. Mary then sang on stage of the summer garden "Aquarium", was a great success, had a lot of suitors so the courtship black-eyed boys she was more than indifferent and even laughed at them. Ilya also says Marya Semyonovna, between them is not very pleasant for both conversation. Passion breaks out again, the troubled heart of man, and the Whale feels, probably for the first time in his life really fallen in love. Ilya Ilyich trying to put an end to it, aunt Barbara hurries hurry to get to his wedding with Raisa.

The long-Awaited wedding day

Young is preparing to visit the Church, the house is a stir, preparing for a wedding feast. On the eve of the manor arrived Abram A. Zheltukhin. He has already gained the trust of aunt Barbara Ivanovna told the maid Dunyasha as often as possible to remind the hostess that guests in the person of Prince Belsky, killer Whales and his own person will bring in all the happiness. Zheltukhin have a vested interest, he wants to stay here longer, since tables always have delicious food and drink. Meanwhile, in the plot of the play Tolstoy “Shamu”, a summary of which we are trying to convey, comes the climax.

Comes another aunt of the Prince, Anna Apollonovna, invited as planted by the bride's mother. Her daughter, Vera, a pretty grown up young lady, about something whispering to Raisa G., and then coming to Bielsko. She says Anatoly Petrovich that Raisa does not want to marry her fiance and asks to stop the wedding, causing Ilya insult and challenged him to a duel. Prince recalls that during joint trips Raisa hinted about her feelings for him, but bielskis lacked the resolve to do the same. No, of course he's not going to upset the upcoming marriage attracted to it girls.

Barbara Ivanovna in the presence of guests blesses the young, discloses his will where unsubscribe each of them an equal share of the estate. The bride and groom, accompanied by relatives go to Church. Marya Semyonovna, blazing unrequited feelings for Ilya, and decides to stay alone in the house.

An Unexpected turn of events

After a few minutes in the room to Masha breaks Ilya Ilyich. He recognized the woman in love and pink, especially under the Windows is drawn by three horses made for wedding walk. Orca tries to argue. Picked up weakly resisting Marya Semyonovna on his hands, Elijah pulls her in the wagon.

The Dark night of Mary with her lover waiting on the Volga pier, the ship that will take them away from these places. Sailor Pankrat explains that riverboat for some reasons is late. Kasatka with Ilya go to the banks of the Volga, to pass the time until the arrival of a steamboat.

In their absence, the Marina appears Zheltukhin. He explains to Nantes that came here from the manor on foot, as Varvara Ivanovna drove him out of sight. Of course! After the incident, Abram dared to utter his favorite phrase that you like him, Mary S. and Belsky, fortunately in the house.

There was the sound of a bell. It is the landowner Dolgov came to track down an escaped from the wedding of the groom. After meeting with Zheltuhina, Barbara testified against him because he shamed her left foot - she could cart to give. Auntie goes to the Bank, hoping to oblagorozheny Ilya.

Soon to the pier approach Prince Belsky with Raisa. They also decided to leave. Ex-fiancee is still not sure of the feelings a guide. After some accusations, the Prince and Raisa G. recognized each other in love.

In the final outline for the “killer Whales” Thick prepared for the audience and readers a beautiful happy ending. The newly created pair are reconciled among themselves, to forgive the wrongs inflicted earlier. Finally, a suitable boat, the lovers go. Varvara Ivanovna wished all happiness and motherly admonishes. Zheltukhin also did not remain without attention – aunt invited him to live in his mansion.