SHEVCHENKO'S WORK “BETWEEN THE ROCKS, LIKE A THIEF...” IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF CHRISTIAN COMMANDMENTS AND HONESTY

Abstract

Introduction. The relevance is due to the fact that modern civilization is gradually losing its Christian foundations and through the creativity of great writers people need to be reminded of them in order to convey their moral and ethical zeal.

Methods. The study is based on textual, in particular lexical, analysis of the work in comparison with other texts by Shevchenko and Christian literature (the Bible, works of the Church Fathers, etc.). The main focus is on Christian precepts.

Results. In the statistic, which is transferred to the lexical level and from the received Christian literature, the Christian content of Shevchenko’s work “Between the rocks, like a thief...” has been noted for a long time. The idea of forgiveness is detailed. Respect grows in this connection from Christ’s twofold commandment of Love and church practice. In addition to this greatest Christian commandment, the analysis intersperses the first, seventh, eighth, and tenth commandments laid down in the Old Testament. Introducing the carnage of the poet’s work, it is explained why the author chose for the plot the couple’s betrayal from the woman’s side. It is clear why one of the Chumak songs is quoted in the text. Further, the theme of dialogue between Shevchenko’s texts is developed and its connections with Christianity are shown. There is a reverence for the parable character of the work. The analysis allows you to expand the scope of rich words and new developments (“Moskowka (Moscow woman)”, “sobbed like a child”, etc.). The scene of forgiveness is clearly depicted in the poem. The artistic thoroughness and psychological depth are revealed. 

Conclusions. It can be concluded that due to the Christian values presented in the work, the poem belongs to the examples of high literature. Attention is drawn to the possible directions of the author's revision of the poem. It is clear that the comments on this creation will be rich.

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