Not everyone can grasp the depth of wisdom works "Lay."It created eight centuries ago the ancient Russian masterpiece still can be called a monument of culture and history of Russia.In the "Lay" to define the genre - is not important, important is the language in which it is written work.
For some it may seem that in the annals tells about a man, but it is not.
Prince Igor's
Characteristics of Prince Igor is quite interesting.It describes a bold, honest, well-informed person.About him it was impossible to say that he does first and then thinks.Prince proschityval every step, but unfortunately, warnings and entreaties of wise people around Igor, did not stop him.Wisdom, so necessary to Igor, it was not enough.Hero, unfortunately, it did not possess.Despite all this, Igor was not stupid and he knew that on the battlefield of his death awaits.
to historians
As in most cases, the opinions of historians are not so unequivocal."Lay" was no exception.Before us again two opposing camps.On one side - those who believe Igor real hero-patriot staunchly defended the their land.They believe that the record shows all Russia, and the image of Prince Igor embodies all the princes who rule in Russia.Others, however, are his thoughtless and reckless prince.Igor's campaign was doomed to failure, a sense of sacrifice is not clear.Yet in the same historians agree, Igor did not take place as a wise politician, but valor he was not to occupy.
There is a third camp, it is not as large as the first two, but did not mention it was impossible.A third view is that Prince Igor was a real miser decided to simply glorified as a hero-liberator, defender of the Russian land, and thus to press their increased popularity of the Grand Prince Svyatoslav.
poetizatsii image
poetizatsii and characterization of Prince Igor author carried a purely political nature, in the poem "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" it is clear there is a call for the unification of separate Russian principalities.Author of ancient masterpiece was well aware that Knyazha strife in Russia does not lead to anything good, only to the foreign policy of poverty and collapse.Thus, the author seeks to unite the princes, to remind them of their kinship.In the annals actively discussed all adherents of fragmentation and strife, as well as one of its pioneers - Prince Oleg.
To effect was bright and colorful, he (the author) gives Igor qualities valiant warrior and knight.After all, the product of "Lay" genre - Poem.Prince is capable of a great deed, any sacrifice, for him there is nothing difficult to perform the feat.All the actions and deeds of Prince Igor made only for the benefit of Russia.It is not without eloquence and, like any commander, before the fight beautiful, brave and full of courage inspires his words squad.Position Igor is quite clear - it is better to die in battle than to be in captivity, "Oh, my squad and brothers!It is better to be killed after all, than to be prisoners;sit down, brothers, on horses, greyhounds yes even look at the Blue Don. "Such is the image of Prince Igor.
Looking closely to the epithet that gives the prince the author, we can confidently say that he is thinking about Igor.The author identifies the image of Prince Igor with a falcon, calls it "red sun".On the way Prince meets Polovtsian troop and his men with ease, breaking them, and brought him victory.Of course, a lot of production rusichi received after the victory: aksamity expensive, gold, canvas, beautiful Polovtsian girls stole a prisoner.The chronicle says, "production was so much that carpets, covers, precious stones and gold, even made their way through the rivers, swamps and marshy different place."This situation, according to Prince Igor, shows how he is unselfish and noble.After all, he had come to defeat the enemies, not profiteering amuse oneself.Confirmation of his words is the fact that of all the riches he took the only signs of the fighting enemies.
This episode can be concluded that Igor is important, not personal gain, and, above all, the struggle against the enemies of Russian.Gold and other riches too shallow and nothing it does not mean anything.He is above all of these concerns.This is the description of Prince Igor.
defeat
Nobility Prince manifested in the last battle, but at the same time there is visible close to both its strategy and tactics.The next battle was just devastating to Rus.When Vsevolod, Igor's brother, began to experience difficulty during the fight, he immediately goes to help him, not thinking about the consequences, since it is a pity his brother.In spite of all - a heroic act of Igor, Vsevolod courage and brave Russian soldiers, the battle was lost, and Igor himself gone into captivity.That's how he made his act the death of soldiers in vain.Many historians think that the character of Prince Igor, and destroyed it.The decision difficult, but sometimes necessary to choose between right and heroic act
Escape
Despite the fact that the prince, having made a reckless act, framed under attack Russia, and with it the entire Slavic people, the author continuesPracticing Prince as a goodie.Author mourning, describing the defeat in the battle.His personal relationship to the protagonist "Words", he shows not only the description of the injury, but also during the escape from the captivity of the prince.Author crowded genuine glee, because after returning to his homeland Igor rejoices with him and all the people Russian.
power of love, of course, the author of "Words" could not fail to mention love.Description of Prince Igor as the conqueror of female hearts in the annals, of course, is no.And that he is experiencing feelings for any person, anything not specifically mentioned.The chronicle is told about how his love is strong and sincere, such images in the "Lay" is enough.The author creates an image of love is so powerful that it seems you can touch and feel.The text says: Love is so immense that it is to travel long distances and penetrate the camp of the Polovtsy, and that she helped to escape in the end the prince.
Yaroslavna
describing love, the author had in mind Yaroslavna, the legitimate wife of the prince.Yaroslavna's Lament about Igor filled with tenderness and warmth.Talking about these emotions, the author makes it clear to the reader that such feelings only deserves an honorable man.Prince Igor deserves such love that it feels for his wife Yaroslavna.
Drinking hero "Words»
So how was the image of Prince Igor?Treat this person may be different.You can condemn it and consider that in the battle he entered selfish, and because of his actions killed many fellow Rusich, and in vain.You can blame his strategic and tactical skills and make fun of his shortsightedness and recklessness.But also do not forget about good character traits, his valor, faith and courage, unbroken will and patriotism.And not a bad person deserving sincere and tender love of a beautiful woman as Yaroslavna.
How many people - so many opinions.It's hard to say who is a real-life author wanted to describe his masterpiece.But the fact that the image of the prince it is positive, it is clear from the first line.Prince Igor - a true fighter against the enemy Russian defender of Russia.Without a doubt, the main message of the author - the termination of the feudal wars of the Russian princes and their subsequent reunification under the banner.
great man was Prince Igor.The work of the ancient chronicler greatly impressed many.That no one will deny.To err is human, so it is not for us to judge the actions of ancient prince.
