At the bottom. Gorky M.

One of the main topics of the work of Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) is philosophical thoughts about man and his path. And the plays included in this collection are united by this topic.

“At the bottom” is a significant work for the whole work of the writer. For the first time in Russian drama, the life of social lower classes is shown. Gorky himself determined the meaning of the play: “The main question that I wanted to pose is what is better: truth or compassion? What is needed? Is it necessary to bring compassion to using the lie? ” The author makes the reader think not only about the heroes of the play, but also about yourself: do you have faith in yourself? Is it possible to revive again without having this faith? For you, good is it true?

the play “summer residents”, conceived as a play about the intelligentsia, continues the topic of reflection that there is a person. The intelligentsia, which took the role of the conscience of the nation, is it really like that? Or is it only her role, not the essence? What is preferable: “to be” or “to seem”, to live your life immediately and “swollen”, creating, or pretend, “play the role”?

written by M. Gorky at the very beginning of the 20th century, remains like never before , relevant in the 21st century. The author poses many questions, and everyone will have their own answers.

for senior school age.