Our focus is on the Russian text Soviet writer Daniil Alexandrovich Granin. The author raises a very important problem of cowardice, selfishness and a person’s fear of himself.

Reflecting on this problem, the author tells readers the story of people who lost their friends in the war. They feel guilty before the relatives of the victims. “Always feel guilty. And what? What remained alive?” - such questions arise in my head. Visiting those who need help and support is very important, as it is the inalienable duty of every person.

It is very important to do everything on time. So, two friends, showing fear and some selfishness, did not visit the mother of their deceased comrade, Galina Osipovna, for many years.

Only when they plucked up courage and went there, the woman had already died. This step was important for them, even if it was late, but they were able to overcome themselves and were ready to look into her eyes after a long absence. “It’s strange, why are we drawn to it? - Do you regret it? - No. Someday we had to come,” I think these are the most important words that were uttered.

The author believes that difficult circumstances in life are not an excuse for a person who is inattentive towards others, showing cowardice and fear. But still, I. A. Granin, condemning the hero, believes that he is right, at least in that he decided to overcome himself and come to the person to whom he is guilty.

I agree with the opinion of the author. Indeed, sometimes, when a person is in great need of someone’s help, the inaction of some aggravates the situation for others. But a person who did what he was afraid of, even if it does not change anything in the lives of others, is worthy of respect and understanding.

Similar questions often appear in the literature. K. Paustovsky's story “Telegram” is a clear example of this. The girl had been postponing her trip to the village to see her elderly mother, who was ill, for a long time. There were constant worries and affairs, but when the woman died, these little things turned out to be so empty that there could be no justification for the committed act. Only after realizing the severity of the consequences does she realize how wrong she was, but it is already too late. Her cowardice and selfishness did not allow her to see her mother for the last time.

Another example is Alexander Yashin’s poem “Hurry up to do good deeds!” The lyrical hero promises a lot, wants to do a lot and help loved ones, but his selfishness wins. He loses everything that was so dear - his family, realizing that he did not do everything that was possible. The poet reminds us that it is better to do everything important now than to regret later what was not done.

Thus, the work of D. A. Granin makes us think about the very important problem of human cowardice, fear and selfishness.

Pontius Pilate is a cowardly man. And it was for cowardice that he was punished. The procurator could have saved Yeshua Ha-Nozri from execution, but signed the death warrant. Pontius Pilate feared for the inviolability of his power. He did not go against the Sanhedrin, ensuring his peace at the cost of the life of another person. And all this despite the fact that Yeshua was sympathetic to the procurator. Cowardice prevented the man from being saved. Cowardice is one of the most serious sins (according to the novel "The Master and Margarita").

A.S. Pushkin "Eugene Onegin"

Vladimir Lensky challenged Evgeny Onegin to a duel. He could have called off the fight, but he chickened out. Cowardice manifested itself in the fact that the hero took into account the opinion of society. Eugene Onegin I only thought about what people would say about him. The result was sad: Vladimir Lensky died. If his friend had not chickened out, but preferred moral principles public opinion, the tragic consequences could have been avoided.

A.S. Pushkin "The Captain's Daughter"

The siege of the Belogorsk fortress by the troops of the impostor Pugachev showed who is considered a hero and who is a coward. Alexey Ivanovich Shvabrin, saving his life, betrayed his homeland at the first opportunity and went over to the side of the enemy. In this case, cowardice is a synonym

The problems we found related to cowardice are often found in texts for preparing for the Unified State Exam in the Russian language. Arguments from Russian literature, selected to these problems, will help graduates write a high-quality argumentative essay. All these examples are available for download in table format. Link at the end of the article.

1. In the novel M.A. Bulgakov "The Master and Margarita" Pontius Pilate was a victim of his own cowardice. He was faced with a choice: to listen to his mind or to his heart, to save the poor philosopher Yeshua or to doom him to death penalty, maintaining authority and balance in the city. The fear of the Sanhendrin and the high priest Caiaphas turned out to be stronger of one's own will and the desire to save the innocent. Because of the Hegemon's cowardice and fear of his future, Ga-Notsri is subjected to unfair reprisals. After his execution, Pontius Pilate suffers from remorse and does not find peace of mind for two thousand years.
2. Main character novel by A.S. Pushkin "Eugene Onegin" Despite his inconsistency and ambiguity, he can well be called a cowardly person. Evgeniy could easily refuse a duel with his close comrade, Vladimir Lensky, but did not do this. He, as a secular man, was afraid to shake the respect of society by refusing to duel. Main character I could not present myself in secular circles as a weak, weak-willed person who was afraid of battle. He didn't want to be the object of ridicule and gossip. In fact, because of his cowardice in front of society, another person died. Evgeniy himself did not know how to forgive himself for this, so he did not find happiness in life.
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Fear in war

1. In the story “Sotnikov” by V. Bykov the antipode of the main character, Rybak, being cowardly, agrees to join the ranks of the policemen - henchmen of the invaders. Hoping to return to the partisan detachment at an opportunity, he made a deal with his conscience. “The opportunity to live has appeared - this is the main thing. Everything else will come later,” the partisan reasoned. Without thinking at all about the future fate of his homeland, he does everything to survive. Survive at any cost. A sense of patriotism, duty and responsibility to the fatherland does not awaken in him. The fisherman lost faith and failed to accept suffering for his people, as Sotnikov did. Shameful cowardice and cowardice are the main features of this hero, which led him to moral decline.
2. Main character V. Rasputin's story “Live and Remember” also fails to cope with the difficult period of the war. He deserts from the front. Driving past his home, the soldier who fought honestly cannot stand it. He succumbs to the fear of death, becomes a deserter and a coward, dooming to death all those for whom he went to fight: his wife Nastena and the child for whom they had been waiting for so long. And the girl, whose soul is too pure and innocent, cannot withstand the weight that has fallen on her fragile shoulders. Deep morality and spiritual strength do not allow her to hide the deserter or betray the Motherland with him. And she goes under the waters of the Yenisei with her unborn child.

Consequences of cowardice

1. IN work by A.S. Pushkin " Captain's daughter» one of the defenders Belgorod fortress– Alexey Shvabrin turns out to be a coward and a traitor. At the first opportunity, he goes over to Pugachev’s side in order to save his life. Shvabrin is ready to kill those whom until recently he could consider friends and allies.
   Price own life becomes for him higher than the life of his comrades, higher than the oath and the fate of the fatherland. Due to fear of possible death, he completely refuses any moral principles and easily goes over to the side of the enemy.

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1. A.P. Chekhov “Man in a Case”. Belikov, a Greek teacher, is afraid of the world, of life. He wears galoshes, a long coat, walks with an umbrella, and is constantly afraid “that something might happen.” The hero's "timidity" turned into espionage and denunciations. The result is the slavish fear of the city residents. Belikov oppressed those around him, they became afraid to speak loudly, get to know someone, help the poor and write letters to each other.

2. V. Zheleznikov “Scarecrow”. Dimka Somov is a coward. He is afraid to admit to the guys that he is a traitor. He told the teacher that the class ran away to the cinema, and Lena Bessoltseva took all the blame on herself. Somov betrays Lena, her friendship, her love and participates in the burning of the effigy.

3. M. A. Bulgakov “The Master and Margarita”.

The procurator of Judea, Pontius Pilate, being a brave and valiant warrior, turned out to be a coward when he had to make a decision about the fate of the wandering philosopher Yeshua Ha-Nozri. The procurator knew that, despite the impudent speeches about Caesar, Yeshua was not a criminal, and did not wish him death. But the fear of going against the authorities, the fear of losing his place, forced Pilate to act contrary to his conscience and impose a death sentence.

4. L. N. Tolstoy “War and Peace”. Nikolai Rostov chickened out during his first battle: instead of shooting at the attacking French, he threw his pistol in their direction and ran away.

Updated: 2017-07-15

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