A. Ostrovsky, "Thunderstorm": characteristics of the Wild
Alexander Ostrovsky in the play "Storm" of all residentscity divided into two large groups: the "dark kingdom" and the oppressed. The first are powerful, rich and ignorant people, overwhelming everything modern and alive. Vivid representatives of this group are Dikaya and Kabanikha. The author contrasts them with the victims of the "dark kingdom", the oppressed people. These include Kuligin, Katerina, Boris, Tikhon, Varvara, Kudryash. The unhappy heroes suffer equally from the representatives of the "dark kingdom", only their protest is shown in different ways.
Money rules the world
Characterization of the Wild becomes clear afterreading the name of the landowner, which speaks for itself. Savel Prokofich is a rich merchant and a very respected person in the city of Kalinov. This is one of the most negative characters in the play. Rough, aggressive, ignorant, stubborn - this is such a brief description of the Wild. This person feels his impunity, therefore he is guided by unbridled arbitrariness. The landlord allows himself to treat people as if they are nothing, to be rude, to call, to offend - all this gives him unspeakable pleasure.
Wild can be described in one word -petty tyrant. Savel Prokofich intimidated everyone around, from him no rest either to the surrounding people or to his relatives. Characteristic of the Wild in readers is disgusting. Every day, his wife, with tears in her eyes, begs everyone not to anger the master, but it's impossible not to anger him: he himself does not know what his mood will be in a minute. Home from the rage of Savel Prokofic hiding in closets and attics.
Excessive greed of the landowner
Character Wild will be more complete,if you add greed to tyranny. Most of all he loves his money, parting with which for him like a knife in his heart. The servants did not dare to hint about the salary. The owner himself understands that it is necessary to give money, and in the end he will give them back, but before that he will necessarily scold a person. To offend someone, to prick a pobolnee master did not cost anything. He is not at all ashamed of strangers, he uses strong words and without constraint, he makes a fuss over those who are weaker than him.
Ignorance and despotism of the money-bag
Cowardice before equals, rejection of everythingnew - this is also a characteristic of the Wild. The landowner does not care about the feelings of the surrounding people, but he holds his temper in front of those who can rebuff. Savel Prokofych did not dare to rude a traveling hussar, but then his grievance was swept out on the domestic ones. He does not dare to show his character either, because he considers her equal.
