Of Self-Indulgence In A Hero Of Our Time By Mikhail Lermontov

The lack of self-indulgence in Russia society In A Hero of Our Time written in 1839 by Mikhail Lermontov, a russian writer, painter, and poet. The novel takes place during the nineteenth century in Russia where the people of Russia were struggling with their government laws. As Russia society was still developing, Mikhail Lermontov jotted down the characters cowardness making readers able to analyze and comprehend the characters qualities and lack of self-sufficiency in the novel. Lermontov uses a tone that portrays an insatiable need for self-indulgence to show the Byronic values of Russian society at that time. Lermontov teaches the readers about the nature of human beings by showing the characters lack of unpleasant opportunities that …show more content…
Pechorin and Azamat made a deal, Bela gets kidnapped by Azamat, and Pechorin will help Azamat steal Kazbich horse. The deal did go successfully but this caused Kazbich to act violent on who took part of stealing his horse. “...’just here, a moment ago, kazbich was by the stream and we fired at him. It’s been a while since you’ve come across him, hasn’t it? These mountain-dwelling people are vindictive. Do you think he has guessed that you had a part in helping Azamat? I’ll wager that he recognized Bela just now. And I know about a year ago, he liked her tremendously—he told me himself—and if he has figured out how to collect a decent amount of bride-money, then he’d probably have sought a marriage with her…’” (Lermontov, 35). Kazbich knew who took part in stealing his horse but still wanted to seek revenge. He kills Bela‘ father thinking Bella’s father took part in the deal, even though the father didn’t, but that didn’t stop Kazbich for wanting to murder who took part in stealing his horse. This shows that even though Kazbich murdered someone, just that didn’t stop him from doing what he wanted to finish because Kazbich wouldn’t get what he want in the end, his …show more content…
Princess Mary is someone who gets many admires like Pechorin, but doesn’t care unless it’s someone who shows no interest in them that would surprise them and make them set a goal to get that person to notice them. She wants more than what she have like Pechorin, Pechorin knew her strategy and was able to manipulate her by taking advantage of her strategy. “So, as you can see yourself, “ I said, with a firm voice as I could, and forced a grin, “you can see for yourself that I cannot marry you; even if you might want this right now, you would soon rue it. My conversation with your mama has forced me to clarify this so plainly and grossly. I hope that she is in error. It will be easy for you to persuade her to the contrary. You see, in your eyes, I am playing the most pitiful and vile role, and I am even admitting to it. This is all I can do for you. Whatever bad opinion you hold of me, I submit to it… You see, I am lowly before you. Isn’t it true that even if one time you loved me, that from this minute you despise me?” She turned to me pale as marble—only her eyes sparked marvoudly. “I hate you,” she said” (Lermontov, 156). This quote shows that even though Princess Mary couldn't achieve what she want, she quickly moved on and sets a new goal because she can’t stay domesticated by a