"Twelve". Block. Summary of the poem

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Blok's poem "The Twelve" was created immediately after the revolutionary pogroms of 1918. It reflected both real events (cold winter, bonfires at crossroads, Red Army patrols on city streets, speech typical of those times), and the views of the author himself on what is happening. And they were very unique. The writer perceived the revolution as a destructive force that replaced the long-obsolete reality. The images in Blok's poem "The Twelve" eloquently testify to the author's approach to events. "Bourgeois", "lousy dog", "ladies in astrakhan" - all these are symbols of the former world. The reader associates twelve people with the apostles. They also went out into the world with their "mission" - to kill. And Christ, walking in front, rather resembles the Antichrist. But according to the logic of the then Block, the destruction of the obsolete (even in this way) is a good deed. Soon the writer will see that the revolution did not live up to his expectations. Until his death, he will not write anything more significant, worthwhile.

"Twelve". Block. Summary of chapters 1-3

Outdoorvery cold, windy. Passers-by are constantly sliding on the snow-covered ground. Between the two buildings stretched a poster, which displays another Soviet slogan. An old woman passing by is perplexed: why waste so much material, because something more useful could be sewn from it, for example, children's clothes … She is sure that the Bolsheviks will drive the whole country into a coffin. A certain long-haired type, most likely a writer, also screams about the death of Russia. One lady complains to the second that they had to shed a lot of tears. She, like many passers-by, slips and falls. A strong wind carries the conversations of prostitutes. They discuss their meeting, at which they decided how much to take from whom. Hunched over, an embittered tramp walks down the street. Twelve people armed with rifles are discussing Vanka the “bourgeois”, who used to be with them, and now has fun with Katya in a tavern.

"Twelve". Block. Summary of chapters 4-6

Katka and Vanka rush along the road in a cab. The scar under her breasts is still fresh. Previously, Katya used to hang out with officers, dressed up. And now - I went for a walk with a soldier. Twelve attack the couple. Vanka manages to escape, leaving the murdered Katya lying in the snow.

"Twelve". Block. Summary of chapters 7-9

As if nothing had happened, they move on. And only one of the twelve - Petruha - is not himself. It turned out that Katya was his ex-girlfriend. First they comfort him, and then they remind him that the time is different now, and no one will babysit anyone. Petrukha immediately cheered up and tuned in to robberies and revelry. On the streetsno more policemen.

"Twelve". Block. Summary of chapters 10-12

There is such a blizzard on the street that you can't see anything for a few steps. Petruha remembers God, seeing such bad weather. The rest laugh at him and remind him that now, when his hands are covered in Katya's blood, there is nothing to turn to the Lord. Twelve go on. They have nothing sacred in their souls and are ready for anything and everything. Twelve continue to walk through the blizzard. Noticing someone on the way, they order to stop, shout that they will shoot, and then carry out the threat. So they walk in a slender step, a hungry dog minces behind, and in front - the invisible and unharmed Jesus Christ marches with a bloody flag.