The Differences of Taras and Andri

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Taras and Andri Comparison/Contrast Essay
Taras Bulba is among the best poetic fiction in Russia. The characters in the narrative are skillfully crafted with well-thought composition and completeness of the elements and style. The story presents a complex and creative history with a combination of historical concreteness, realism, and a romantic narrative's pathos traits. The story is founded on the image of a national liberation struggle of the Ukrainians. Gogol works on this story and employs various chronicles and scientific sources while he draws from folk poetry especially traditional songs and thoughts. The protagonist in the narrative is Taras, featured as a participant and spokesperson for the national liberation movement. The narrative's complexity can be appreciated by a critical review of the characters, attitudes, and treatment of women of Taras and his sone Andrii.
The narrative introduces Taras in a peaceful home environment in the era of a short respite between the military exploits. Bulba is a proud father to Ostap and Andrii. Tara is a religious person who believes that spiritual education is the only desire for his sons. The main thing, according to him, is combat training. The author describes Taras stating that all of him was created for abusive anxiety and distinguished by his disposition's rude directness. Taras is not a family hearth. After a long separation from his sons, he hurriedly takes them to the Sich, to the Cossacks. Sich is a region where people are free and equal; strong and courageous individuals are brought up. Taras is dedicated to attaining the freedom and independence of his fatherland. Taras is gentle to his comrades and ruthless to the enemy. He punishes Polish tycoons and defends the oppressed and the disadvantaged. The character is reflected as a mighty image where the author notes, "like and the extraordinary phenomenon of Russian power" (Gogol, n.p). Taras is also a wise and experienced leader of the military. He is distinguished by the ability to move the army and the intense hate of the enemies. However, he is not opposed to the environment. He loves the simple life of the Cossacks and does not stand out among them.
The brave nature of Taras is displayed in various aspects of the story. He sneaks into the territory of the enemy, hoping to see his son. The scenes of the father and the eldest son also stand out in the narrative. There are a lot of people, and Taras helplessly watches his son taken to the execution place. The tragic conflict between Taras and Andrii is expressively depicted. Love does not bring Andrii happiness as the lady prevented him from associating with his comrades, father, and fatherland. It is a situation that does not warrant forgiveness, even for the bravest person in Cossack. The author notes that "He disappeared, disappeared ingloriously, like a mean dog ..." The issue brings up the point that nothing can justify treason to the motherland. In the scenes of filicide, a reader sees the greatness ...