(406 words) The poem The Bronze Horseman is a wonderful illustration of Pushkin's poetry. Lightness and depth, the tragedy and comicism of life coexist in it. That is why this work is remembered for many years. It is the flesh and blood of Russian culture.
The great Russian writer A.S. Pushkin wrote the poem The Bronze Horseman in 1833. In it, he outlined his thoughts on the reformer Peter the Great. The author portrayed the main character in order to show how people lived at a time when their daily lives depended on the government and were subject to its requirements and laws.
The image of Eugene in the work is given rather vaguely, we know almost no information about the young man. However, there is still a small description of his life and position in society. The surname of Eugene is not indicated, but it is known that he lives in St. Petersburg and comes from a noble noble family. True, this did not help him find a good job based on his pedigree. Eugene serves as a petty official, so he does not have very high earnings. This fact does not prevent him from being hardworking and executive in relation to his duties.
Eugene does not have his own housing, so he is forced to rent a room in one of the districts of St. Petersburg - Kolomna. He barely has enough money to pay the rent, but nothing more can be said. The protagonist still has one dream associated with his beloved girlfriend, Parasha. He wants to marry her, create a strong family, have children. Eugene does not stop the realization that both he and his lover do not have much money. He continues to work hard, but one misfortune instantly destroys all his plans for a cloudless life with his future family. The Flood carries with it the only person dear to him, Parasha. This situation unsettles Eugene, he is no longer able to live, as before. Maddened by grief, he wanders around Petersburg, as his native home will no longer be able to calm the mental pain that has settled in his heart.
Having found a monument to Peter the Great, Eugene begins to scold him (the emperor himself), blaming the death of his girlfriend and her mother. In an instant, the protagonist begins to think that the monument comes to life and Peter himself on a horse chases him all night. In this situation, anxiety and stress accumulated due to the severe emotional shock experienced by the hero recently.
Having found his last refuge (Parashi's house), Eugene dies in it. The life of the "little man", whose condition was not important to the ruling elite, was cut short after suffering torment and unfulfilled hopes.
A.S. Pushkin expressed his sadness about the difficult life trials and the imminent death of Eugene, whom no one could help and support: “But poor, poor my Eugene ...”.
