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Still from the film “Holiday in September” (1979)

The action takes place in a provincial town. Viktor Aleksandrovich Zilov is awakened by a phone call. Having difficulty waking up, he picks up the phone, but there is silence. He slowly gets up, touching his jaw, opens the window, and it’s raining outside. Zilov drinks beer and begins physical exercises with a bottle in his hands. Another phone call and again silence. Now Zilov is calling himself. He talks to the waiter Dima, with whom he was going hunting together, and is extremely surprised that Dima asks him if he will go. Zilov is interested in the details of yesterday’s scandal, which he caused in a cafe, but which he himself remembers very vaguely. He is especially concerned about who hit him in the face yesterday.

He barely hangs up when there is a knock on the door. A boy enters with a large mourning wreath, on which is written: “To the unforgettable Viktor Aleksandrovich Zilov, who burned out untimely at work, from inconsolable friends.” Zilov is annoyed by such a dark joke. He sits down on the ottoman and begins to imagine how things might have been if he had actually died. Then the life of the last days passes before his eyes.

First memory. In the Forget-Me-Not cafe, Zilov’s favorite place to hang out, he and his friend Sayapin meet with their work boss Kushak during their lunch break to celebrate a big event - he has received a new apartment. Suddenly his mistress Vera appears. Zilov asks Vera not to advertise their relationship, seats everyone at the table, and the waiter Dima brings the ordered wine and kebabs. Zilov reminds Kushak that a housewarming celebration is scheduled for that evening, and he, somewhat flirtatiously, agrees. Zilov is forced to invite Vera, who really wants this. He introduces her to the boss, who has just escorted his legal wife south, as a classmate, and Vera, with her very relaxed behavior, inspires Kushak with certain hopes.

In the evening, Zilov's friends gather for a housewarming party. While waiting for guests, Galina, Zilov's wife, dreams that everything between her and her husband will be like at the very beginning, when they loved each other. Among the gifts brought were items of hunting equipment: a knife, a cartridge belt and several wooden birds used in duck hunting for decoys. Duck hunting is Zilov's greatest passion (except for women), although so far he has not yet managed to kill a single duck. As Galina says, the main thing for him is getting ready and talking. But Zilov does not pay attention to the ridicule.

Memory two. At work, Zilov and Sayapin must urgently prepare information on the modernization of production, the flow method, etc. Zilov proposes to present it as an already implemented modernization project at a porcelain factory. They toss a coin for a long time, what to do or not to do. And although Sayapin is afraid of exposure, they are nevertheless preparing this “linden”. Here Zilov reads a letter from his old father, living in another city, whom he has not seen for four years. He writes that he is sick and calls to see him, but Zilov is indifferent to this. He doesn’t believe his father, and he doesn’t have time anyway, since he’s going duck hunting on vacation. He cannot and does not want to miss her. Suddenly, an unfamiliar girl, Irina, appears in their room, confusing their office with the editorial office of a newspaper. Zilov plays it out, introducing himself as a newspaper employee, until his joke is exposed by the boss who comes in. Zilov begins an affair with Irina.

Memory three. Zilov returns home in the morning. Galina is not sleeping. He complains about the abundance of work, about the fact that he was sent on a business trip so unexpectedly. But his wife directly says that she does not believe him, because last night a neighbor saw him in the city. Zilov tries to protest, accusing his wife of being excessively suspicious, but this has no effect on her. She has endured for a long time and no longer wants to endure Zilov’s lies. She tells him that she went to the doctor and had an abortion. Zilov feigns indignation: why didn’t she consult with him?! He tries to somehow soften her, remembering one of the evenings six years ago when they first became close. Galina protests at first, but then gradually succumbs to the charm of memory - until the moment when Zilov cannot remember some very important words for her. She finally sinks into a chair and cries. The memory is as follows. At the end of the working day, an angry Kushak appears in Zilov and Sayapin’s room and demands an explanation from them about a brochure with information about reconstruction at the porcelain factory. Shielding Sayapin, who is about to get an apartment, Zilov takes full responsibility upon himself. Only Sayapin’s wife, who suddenly appears, manages to extinguish the storm by taking the simple-minded Kushak to football. At this moment, Zilov receives a telegram about his father’s death. He decides to fly urgently to make it to the funeral. Galina wants to go with him, but he refuses. Before leaving, he stops at Forget-Me-Not for a drink. In addition, he has a date with Irina here. Galina accidentally witnesses their meeting and brings Zilov a cloak and briefcase for the trip. Zilov is forced to admit to Irina that he is married. He orders dinner, postponing his flight until tomorrow.

The memory is as follows. Galina is going to visit relatives in another city. As soon as she leaves, he calls Irina and invites her to his place. Galina unexpectedly returns and announces that she is leaving forever. Zilov is discouraged, he tries to detain her, but Galina locks him with a key. Finding himself in a trap, Zilov uses all his eloquence, trying to convince his wife that she is still dear to him, and even promising to take her hunting. But it is not Galina who hears his explanation, but the appearance of Irina, who perceives everything said by Zilov as relating specifically to her.

The last memory. While waiting for friends invited on the occasion of the upcoming vacation and duck hunting, Zilov drinks at Forget-Me-Not. By the time his friends gather, he is already quite drunk and begins to say nasty things to them. Every minute he diverges more and more, he is carried away, and in the end everyone, including Irina, whom he also undeservedly insults, leaves. Left alone, Zilov calls the waiter Dima a lackey, and he hits him in the face. Zilov falls under the table and “passes out.” After some time, Kuzakov and Sayapin return, pick up Zilov and take him home.

Having remembered everything, Zilov actually suddenly gets the idea of ​​committing suicide. He doesn't play anymore. He writes a note, loads the gun, takes off his shoes and feels for the trigger with his big toe. At this moment the phone rings. Then Sayapin and Kuzakov appear unnoticed, who see Zilov’s preparations, pounce on him and take away the gun. Zilov drives them away. He screams that he doesn't trust anyone, but they refuse to leave him alone. In the end, Zilov manages to drive them out, he walks around the room with a gun, then throws himself on the bed and either laughs or sobs. Two minutes later he gets up and dials Dima’s phone number. He is ready to go hunting.

Retold

Vampilov wrote the play “Duck Hunt” in 1967. The work has a rather complex structure, since it consists of three parts: the realities of life of the main characters, memories and an intermediate layer of visions. We recommend reading the summary of “Duck Hunt” by chapters (actions), which will be useful for your reading diary and preparation for a literature lesson.

Main characters of the play

Main characters:

• Victor Zilov is a young man, self-confident, loving, relaxed.

Other characters:

• Galina is Victor’s wife, a teacher, a fragile, sophisticated woman.
• Kuzakov is a friend of Zilov, a calm, slightly reserved man.
• Sayapin is Victor’s best friend, his classmate and colleague.
• Kushak Vadim Andreevich is the boss of Sayapin and Zilov.
• Valeria is Sayapin’s wife, an energetic young woman.
• Vera is Zilov's mistress.
• Irina is a student, Victor’s new passion
• Dima is a waiter, a classmate of Sayapin and Zilov.

Vampilov “Duck Hunt” very briefly

The plot centers on the life of a simple careerist and womanizer Viktor Zilov, to whom his friends give him a comic gift - a funeral wreath, and who begins to imagine what would happen at his real funeral. At the same time, Zilov is often immersed in memories of the most significant events of his life and at the end of the story he discovers that he led a worthless, meaningless life.

Zilov actually decides to commit suicide and only the timely appearance of friends keeps him from this step. However, Zinin’s self-flagellation does not last long. Soon he comes to his senses, and, as if nothing had happened, gets ready to go duck hunting.

Having remembered everything and analyzed his life, Zilov decides to commit suicide. He is ready to shoot, but his friends manage to stop him.

The play shows the “spiritual degradation” of a person. The main character exists without any values. He easily betrays those closest to him: his father, wife, lover, friends. As a result, he became so confused in himself that he was ready to commit suicide. Duck hunting is demonstrated by the author as a symbol of spirituality. Hunting is the hero’s only chance to escape the vicious circle.

The play teaches that it is impossible to exist without deep spiritual values. A soulless life is empty and vicious.

A short retelling of “Duck Hunt” by Vampilov

“Duck Hunt” summary:

The action takes place in a provincial town. Viktor Aleksandrovich Zilov is awakened by a phone call. Having difficulty waking up, he picks up the phone, but there is silence. He slowly gets up, touching his jaw, opens the window, and it’s raining outside. Zilov drinks beer and begins physical exercises with a bottle in his hands. Another phone call and again silence.

Now Zilov is calling himself. He talks to the waiter Dima, with whom he was going hunting together, and is extremely surprised that Dima asks him if he will go. Zilov is interested in the details of yesterday’s scandal, which he caused in a cafe, but which he himself remembers very vaguely. He is especially concerned about who hit him in the face yesterday.

He barely hangs up when there is a knock on the door. A boy enters with a large mourning wreath, on which is written: “To the unforgettable Viktor Aleksandrovich Zilov, who burned out untimely at work, from inconsolable friends.” Zilov is annoyed by such a dark joke. He sits down on the ottoman and begins to imagine how things might have been if he had actually died. Then the life of the last days passes before his eyes.

First memory. In the Forget-Me-Not cafe, Zilov’s favorite place to hang out, he and his friend Sayapin meet with their work boss Kushak during their lunch break to celebrate a big event - he has received a new apartment. Suddenly his mistress Vera appears. Zilov asks Vera not to advertise their relationship, seats everyone at the table, and the waiter Dima brings the ordered wine and kebabs.

Zilov reminds Kushak that a housewarming celebration is scheduled for that evening, and he, somewhat flirtatiously, agrees. Zilov is forced to invite Vera, who really wants this. He introduces her to the boss, who has just escorted his legal wife south, as a classmate, and Vera, with her very relaxed behavior, inspires Kushak with certain hopes.

In the evening, Zilov's friends gather for a housewarming party. While waiting for guests, Galina, Zilov's wife, dreams that everything between her and her husband will be like at the very beginning, when they loved each other. Among the gifts brought were items of hunting equipment: a knife, a cartridge belt and several wooden birds used in duck hunting for decoys.

Duck hunting is Zilov's greatest passion (except for women), although so far he has not yet managed to kill a single duck. As Galina says, the main thing for him is getting ready and talking. But Zilov does not pay attention to the ridicule.

Memory two. At work, Zilov and Sayapin must urgently prepare information about the modernization of production, the flow method, etc. Zilov suggests presenting how a modernization project has already been implemented at a porcelain factory. They toss a coin for a long time, what to do or not to do. And although Sayapin is afraid of exposure, they are nevertheless preparing this “linden”. Here Zilov reads a letter from his old father, living in another city, whom he has not seen for four years.

He writes that he is sick and calls to see him, but Zilov is indifferent to this. He doesn’t believe his father, and he doesn’t have time anyway, since he’s going duck hunting on vacation. He cannot and does not want to miss her. Suddenly, an unfamiliar girl, Irina, appears in their room, confusing their office with the editorial office of a newspaper. Zilov plays it out, introducing himself as a newspaper employee, until his joke is exposed by the boss who comes in. Zilov begins an affair with Irina.

Memory three. Zilov returns home in the morning. Galina is not sleeping. He complains about the abundance of work, about the fact that he was sent on a business trip so unexpectedly. But his wife directly says that she does not believe him, because last night a neighbor saw him in the city. Zilov tries to protest, accusing his wife of being excessively suspicious, but this has no effect on her.

She has endured for a long time and no longer wants to endure Zilov’s lies. She tells him that she went to the doctor and had an abortion. Zilov feigns indignation: why didn’t she consult with him?! He tries to somehow soften her, remembering one of the evenings six years ago when they first became close.

Galina protests at first, but then gradually succumbs to the charm of memory - until the moment when Zilov cannot remember some very important words for her. She finally sinks into a chair and cries. The memory is as follows. At the end of the working day, an angry Kushak appears in Zilov and Sayapin’s room and demands an explanation from them about a brochure with information about reconstruction at the porcelain factory.

Shielding Sayapin, who is about to get an apartment, Zilov takes full responsibility upon himself. Only Sayapin’s wife, who suddenly appears, manages to extinguish the storm by taking the simple-minded Kushak to football. At this moment, Zilov receives a telegram about his father’s death. He decides to fly urgently to make it to the funeral. Galina wants to go with him, but he refuses. Before leaving, he stops at Forget-Me-Not for a drink.

In addition, he has a date with Irina here. Galina accidentally witnesses their meeting and brings Zilov a cloak and briefcase for the trip. Zilov is forced to admit to Irina that he is married. He orders dinner, postponing his flight until tomorrow.

The memory is as follows. Galina is going to visit relatives in another city. As soon as she leaves, he calls Irina and invites her to his place. Galina unexpectedly returns and announces that she is leaving forever. Zilov is discouraged, he tries to detain her, but Galina locks him with a key.

Finding himself in a trap, Zilov uses all his eloquence, trying to convince his wife that she is still dear to him, and even promising to take her hunting. But it is not Galina who hears his explanation, but the appearance of Irina, who perceives everything said by Zilov as relating specifically to her.

The last memory. While waiting for friends invited on the occasion of the upcoming vacation and duck hunting, Zilov drinks at Forget-Me-Not. By the time his friends gather, he is already quite drunk and begins to say nasty things to them. Every minute he diverges more and more, he is carried away, and in the end everyone, including Irina, whom he also undeservedly insults, leaves.

Left alone, Zilov calls the waiter Dima a lackey, and he hits him in the face. Zilov falls under the table and “passes out.” After some time, Kuzakov and Sayapin return, pick up Zilov and take him home.

Having remembered everything, Zilov actually suddenly gets the idea of ​​committing suicide. He doesn't play anymore. He writes a note, loads the gun, takes off his shoes and feels for the trigger with his big toe. At this moment the phone rings. Then Sayapin and Kuzakov appear unnoticed, who see Zilov’s preparations, pounce on him and take away the gun.

Zilov drives them away. He screams that he doesn't trust anyone, but they refuse to leave him alone. In the end, Zilov manages to drive them out, he walks around the room with a gun, then throws himself on the bed and either laughs or sobs. Two minutes later he gets up and dials Dima’s phone number. He is ready to go hunting.

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A. Vampilov “Duck Hunt” summary with a description of each action:

Act one

Scene one

Viktor Zilov wakes up from a phone call. He “reluctantly picks up the phone,” but in response there is silence. Noticing that it is raining outside the window, the man expresses dissatisfaction. Another call, and again silence.

Victor himself dials the required number, and in a conversation with his interlocutor, the waiter Dima, clarifies that the long-awaited hunt will still take place. It becomes clear that Zilov had a very eventful evening the day before, and he barely remembers how he caused a scandal in the cafe.

There is a knock on the door, and the boy hands the stunned Zilov “a large, cheap pine wreath with large paper flowers and a long black ribbon.” From the inscription on the mourning ribbon, he learns that the wreath is from friends. Such a joke does not seem funny to him at all.

Confused, the man sits on the ottoman and imagines how everything would have happened if he had really died. Pictures of his life float before Zilov’s eyes.

Zilov and his friend Sayapin come to the Forget-Me-Not cafe during lunch break. They are waiting for their boss, Kushak, to celebrate an important event - Zilov received an apartment in a new house. A housewarming celebration is planned for the evening, and Victor also invites the waiter, Dima, with whom he went to school and hunted.

Suddenly, Verochka appears, Zilov’s young lover, who is already quite tired of him. When he sees the boss, he asks Verochka not to advertise their relationship. The girl introduces herself as Zilov’s classmate and, having learned that Kushak sent his wife on vacation to Sukhumi, begins to flirt with him. Victor, seeing the boss’s interest, is forced to invite his mistress to the housewarming party.

While waiting for the guests, Victor’s wife, Galina, begins to dream that in the new place their relationship will be “like at the very beginning.” Having met Kushak, Zilov makes him understand that with Vera he can behave boldly and persistently - “Grab the bull by the horns!” Friends give the owner of the house “pieces of hunting equipment: a knife, a bandoleer and several wooden birds, which are used for decoys in duck hunting.” Everyone knows that hunting is Zilov’s greatest passion.

Verochka dynamites the tipsy Kushak, and leaves together with Victor’s friend Kuzakov.

Scene two

At work, Zilov complains to Sayapin that the boss urgently demands “modernization, the production line method, young, growing production.” Colleagues decide to take a risk and present their boss with a fake report on modernization in porcelain production.

Zilov receives a letter from his old father, whom he has not seen for several years. It causes a wave of irritation in him, since his father asks to see him before he dies. Victor does not believe him, believing that a couple of times a year “the old man goes to bed to die,” and he cannot miss the long-awaited duck hunt.

A young girl named Irina appears in the office, having confused the technical bureau with the editorial office. Realizing that “such girls don’t come across often,” Zilov decides to have an affair with her and introduces himself as an employee of the newspaper.

Act two

Scene one

Returning home only early in the morning, Zilov complains to his wife that he was forced to stay late at work. Galina does not believe a single word he says, since he was seen in the city last night. The offended Victor reminds that “in family life, the main thing is trust.”

Upon learning that Galina had an abortion, Zilov feigns indignation. Galina does not react to her husband, whom she has managed to thoroughly study over the course of six years of married life.

Scene two

Zilov arranges a date with Irina at the Forget-Me-Not cafe, Sayapin is waiting to go to a football match. An angry Kushak enters, demanding an explanation from them regarding the fake document on the reconstruction of the porcelain factory.

Zilov takes the blame for a “serious mistake in his work” in order to shield Sayapin, who is about to get an apartment. At this moment, Sayapin’s wife, Valeria, appears, who manages to soften Kushak and take him to football.

Zilov receives a telegram about his father’s death - “this time the old man was not mistaken.” He asks Galina to urgently bring money to catch the plane.

Before leaving, Victor decides to have a drink or two at Forget-Me-Not. In a cafe, Galina accidentally catches her husband in the company of Irina. Zilov is forced to admit to the girl that this is his wife, but they “have long been strangers, friends, good friends.” For the sake of a romantic evening with Irina, Zilov postpones his trip to his father’s funeral.

Scene three

Galina is packing her things - she is going to relax with relatives. As soon as the door closes behind his wife, Victor calls Irina to invite her to his place.

Galina unexpectedly returns to tell Zilov the truth - she is leaving him forever. She admits that she is leaving for her childhood friend, who has been in love with her all these years. The wounded Zilov tries to stop Galina, but she leaves and closes the front door with the key so that he does not bother her.

Victor uses all his eloquence, trying to convince his wife of his sincere love for her, but she quietly leaves. He continues to promise a happy life together, not suspecting that all his outpourings are no longer heard by Galina, but by Irina. The girl is sure that Zilov confesses his love to her in this way.

Act three

On the occasion of the upcoming vacation and hunting, Zilov invites friends to celebrate this event at Forget-Me-Not. He discusses with Dima a joint trip that he has long dreamed of.

By the time his friends arrive, Zilov manages to get drunk and begins to insult them. He does not even stop before humiliating Irina and the waiter Dima, whom he calls a lackey. Indignant guests leave the cafe. After a while, Sayapin and Kuzakov return to take Zilov home.

Remembering his behavior the day before, Zilov decides to commit suicide. Kuzakov and Sayapin enter the apartment. Seeing Victor's preparations, they take his gun away. After a short hysteria, Zilov calms down and, as if nothing had happened, agrees with Dima about the hunt.

"Duck Hunt"

A fairly young and physically healthy man (in the story he is about thirty years old) feels deeply tired of life. There are no values ​​for him. From Zilov’s first conversation with a friend, it turns out that yesterday he caused some kind of scandal, the essence of which he no longer remembers. It turns out he offended someone. But he doesn't really care. “They’ll survive, right?” - he says to his friend Dima.

Suddenly, Zilov is brought a funeral wreath with a ribbon on which touching funeral words are written: “To the unforgettable Viktor Alexandrovich Zilov, who was untimely burned out at work, from inconsolable friends.”

Initially, this event seems like a bad joke, but in the process of further development of events, the reader understands that Zilov really buried himself alive: he drinks, makes scandals and does everything to arouse the disgust of people to whom he was close and dear until recently.

The interior of Zilov's room has one important artistic detail - a large plush cat with a bow around its neck, a gift from Vera. This is a kind of symbol of unrealized hopes. After all, Zilov and Galina could have a happy family with children and a cozy, well-established life. It is no coincidence that after the housewarming party, Galina invites Zilov to have a child, although she understands that he does not need one.

The basic principle of relationships with people for Zilov is unbridled lies, the purpose of which is the desire to whitewash oneself and denigrate others. So, for example, inviting his boss Kushak to a housewarming party, who at first does not want to go on a visit without his wife, Zilov informs Galina that Vera, with whom he is supposedly in love, has been invited for him. In fact, Vera is the mistress of Zilov himself. In turn, Victor pushes Kushak to court Vera: “Nonsense. Act boldly, don't stand on ceremony. This is all done on the fly. Grab the bull by the horns."

Expressive in the play is the image of Sayapin's wife Valeria, whose ideal is bourgeois happiness. She equates family ties with material wealth. “Tolechka, if in six months we don’t move into such an apartment, I will run away from you, I swear to you,” she declares to her husband at the Zilovs’ housewarming party.

Aptly depicted by A.V. Vampilov and another expressive female character in the play - the image of Vera, who is also, in essence, unhappy. She has long lost faith in the possibility of finding a reliable life partner and calls all men the same (Alikami). At the housewarming party, Verochka constantly shocks everyone with her tactlessness and attempt to dance on Zilov’s table. A woman tries to seem ruder and more cheeky than she really is. Obviously, this helps her drown out her longing for real human happiness. Kuzakov understands this best of all, who tells Zilov: “Yes, Vitya, it seems to me that she is not at all who she claims to be.”

The housewarming scene uses an important compositional move. All the guests give the Zilovs gifts. Valeria torments the owner of the house for a long time before giving a gift, and asks what he loves most. This scene plays a big role in revealing the image of Zilov. Galina confesses that she has not felt her husband’s love for a long time. He has a consumer attitude towards her.

Vera, asking about her mistress with a grin, also understands that Victor is indifferent to her and her visit does not give him much pleasure. During the conversation, it turns out that Zilov does not like his job as an engineer, although he can still improve his business reputation. This is evidenced by Kushak’s remark: “He lacks a business spirit, that’s true, but he’s a capable guy...”. The Sayapins give Zilov the hunting equipment that the hero dreams of. The image of duck hunting in the work is undoubtedly symbolic in nature. It can be seen as a dream of a worthwhile task, which Zilov turns out to be incapable of. It is no coincidence that Galina, who knows his character more deeply than others, notices that the main thing for him is getting ready and talking.

A peculiar test for Zilov is a letter from his father, who asks him to come to see him. It turns out that Victor has not been with his parents for a long time and is very cynical about the tearful letters of his old father: “He sends out such letters to all ends and lies there, like a dog, waiting. Relatives, fools, come over, oh, oh, and he’s happy. He lays down and lies down, then, lo and behold, he gets up - he’s alive, healthy and drinking vodka.” At the same time, the son does not even know exactly how old his father is (he remembers that he is over seventy). Zilov has a choice: go on vacation to his father in September or realize his old dream of duck hunting. He chooses the second. As a result, the unfortunate old man will die without seeing his son.

Before our eyes, Zilov destroys Galina’s last hopes for personal happiness. He is indifferent to her pregnancy, and the woman, seeing this, gets rid of the child. Tired of endless lies, she leaves her husband for her childhood friend, who still loves her.

Troubles are brewing at work: Zilov handed over an article with false information to his boss, and also forced his friend Sayapin to sign it. The hero is facing dismissal. But he doesn’t really worry about it.

In a cafe with the sentimental name “Forget-Me-Not”, Zilov often appears with new women. It is there that he invites young Irina, who sincerely falls in love with him. His wife finds him and his girlfriend in a cafe.

Having learned about Galina’s desire to leave him, Zilov tries to keep her and even promises to take her hunting with him, but when he sees that Irina has come to him, he quickly switches. However, other women whom he once attracted to him with false promises eventually leave him. Vera is going to marry Kuzakov, who takes her seriously. It is no coincidence that she begins to call him by name, and not Alik, like other men.

Only at the end of the play does the viewer learn what kind of scandal Zilov created in Forget-Me-Not: he gathered his friends there, invited Irina and began to insult everyone in turn, grossly violating the rules of decency.

In the end, he also offends the innocent Irina. And when the waiter Dima, with whom the hero is going on the long-awaited duck hunt, stands up for the girl, he insults him too, calling him a lackey.

After this whole disgusting story, Zilov is actually trying to commit suicide. He is saved by Kuzakov and Sayapin. The economical Sayapin, dreaming of his own apartment, is trying to distract Zilov with something. He says it's time to refinish the floors. Victor responds by giving him the keys to the apartment. The waiter Dima, despite being offended, invites him to go duck hunting. He allows him to take the boat. Then he drives away people who are somehow trying to fight for his life. At the end of the play, Zilov throws himself on the bed and either cries or laughs. And most likely he cries and laughs at himself. Then he finally calms down and calls Dima, agreeing to go hunting with him.

What is the further fate of the hero? It is quite obvious that he needs to rethink his attitude towards life in general, towards the people with whom he communicates. Perhaps Zilov will still be able to overcome his mental crisis and return to normal life. But most likely the hero is doomed to quickly find his death, since he cannot overcome his own selfishness and does not see a goal for which it is worth continuing life. The loss of spiritual and moral supports is a typical feature of the generation of the period of stagnation. For centuries, people's lives have been subject to the norms of religious morality. At the beginning of the 20th century, public thought was driven by the idea of ​​​​creating a bright future, a socially just government system. During the Great Patriotic War, the main task was to protect the native land from invaders, then - post-war construction. In the sixties and seventies there were no socio-political problems of this magnitude. Perhaps this is why a generation of people has formed who are characterized by the loss of family ties and the meaning of friendships. The influence of the church on the spiritual life of man by this time had been lost. Norms of religious morality were not observed. And few people believed in the idea of ​​building a bright future. The reason for Zilov’s spiritual crisis is the awareness of the worthlessness of his life, the lack of a real goal, since the so-called duck hunt, which he constantly dreams of, is more of an attempt to escape from life’s problems than a real cause for which he can sacrifice everything else.

A small provincial town, of which there are so many in Russia. Early morning. Viktor Aleksandrovich Zilov woke up from a phone call. He picked up the phone, but no one answered him. Zilov slowly stood up and opened the window. Rain on the street. Zilov drank beer and began lazily doing exercises. The bell rang again. And again no one answered him - there was silence on the phone.

Zilov decided to call his friend a waiter named Dima. The day before they were going hunting.

Zilov was very surprised, because Dima asked him if he would go hunting. Zilov remembered that the day before there had been a scandal in the cafe, the initiator of which was himself. However, Zilov somehow did not remember the details of the scandal. Viktor Aleksandrovich also remembered that someone hit him in the face yesterday. However, who did it, he could not answer. This question is of great interest to Zilov.

After talking with Dima, Zilov hung up. Before he could do anything else, there was a knock on the door. Not expecting anything bad, Zilov opened the door. A boy came in. In his hands was a funeral wreath with the inscription: “To the unforgettable Viktor Aleksandrovich Zilov, who was untimely burned out at work, from inconsolable friends.” Zilov understands that this is a cruel and “black” joke. He's angry. At the same time, Zilov thought about what would happen if he really died. He begins to remember recent events in his life.

So, the first memory. Zilov likes to spend time in a cafe called Forget-Me-Not. One day, here he and his friend Sayapin met with their boss Kushak to celebrate an important event - getting a new apartment. Kushak is a respectable man, about 50 years old. Outside the institution, he is unsure of himself and fussy. Suddenly Vera, Victor’s mistress, appeared. Zilov did not expect her arrival. He asked her not to advertise their relationship. All those present sat down at the table.

Zilov told Kushak that a housewarming celebration would take place in the evening. Viktor Alexandrovich invited Kushak. He agreed, although not immediately. Zilov also invited Vera, because he had no choice but to do it. And that’s all Vera needed.

Kushak's wife left for the south. Zilov introduced Vera to his boss as a classmate. Vera behaves freely, even somewhat defiantly, so Kushak has very definite intentions towards her.

In the evening, as planned, a celebration is expected. Galina, the wife of Viktor Aleksandrovich Zilov, is waiting for guests. While preparations are underway, Galina thinks about how good it would be if the relationship between her and her husband became the same as before, when there was ardent love. Guests bring a variety of gifts, including those required for hunting: a knife, a bandoleer and several wooden birds, which are used for bait in duck hunting.

More than anything else, Zilov loves duck hunting. He generally loves entertainment, loves female attention, and does not miss beautiful women. However, hunting is much more important to him. In fact, in his entire life, Zilov was not able to kill a single duck. Galina says that for Victor the process of getting ready is important, as well as conversations about hunting. For Zilov himself, ridicule has no meaning.

Second memory. Zilov and Sayapin work together. They urgently need to prepare documentation that concerns the modernization of production, the flow method, etc. Zilov puts forward a proposal to present the modernization project as already existing. Sayapin and Zilov think for a long time whether to do or not to do this. They even throw lots - a coin. Of course, there is a possibility of exposure. And Sayapin understands this very well. However, they prepared false documentation. Zilov also recalls reading a letter from his old father. The old man lives in another city and hasn’t seen his son for four years.

Father writes to Victor that he is sick and asks him to come and see him. However, Zilov does not pay attention to his father’s request. He doesn't care what he writes. In addition, Victor thinks that during his vacation he will go hunting again, which means there is no time to visit his father. Suddenly a stranger appeared in the room. Her name is Irina. She was looking for the newspaper editorial office, but got confused and ended up in the office where Zilov and Sayapin work.

Zilov tells Irina that he is an employee of the newspaper. The girl believed him. However, a boss who accidentally appeared exposed Zilov’s lies. Then Zilov and Irina began a romantic relationship.

Third memory. Victor returned home in the morning. His wife was awake. Zilov explained his morning return as an unexpected business trip. However, Galina stated that a neighbor had seen him in the city the night before, which means there was no business trip. Zilov tries to justify himself, saying that Galina has become too suspicious and suspicious. But she says she's tired of the constant lies. Galina said that she had an abortion. Victor tries to look outraged because his wife did not consult him. He tries to appease his wife, reminds her of the moment of first intimacy. It was six years ago, it would seem not so long ago. Zilov's wife at first tries to ignore his tricks. However, little by little she thaws and begins to remember the past. Everything could have ended well for Zilov. But he could not remember words that were very important to his wife. As a result, Viktor Alexandrovich only ruined an already bad relationship with his memories. Galina sat down on a chair and burst into tears.

Another memory. End of the working day. The enraged boss Kushak entered the room where Zilov and Sayapin were working. He demands that they explain everything about the factory renovation brochure. Sayapin is waiting for an apartment, he should get it soon. Therefore, Zilov takes responsibility and protects his friend.

The situation is complicated. Suddenly Sayapin's wife appeared. She took Kushak to football, which saved her unlucky friends. Just at this time, Zilov received a telegram that his father had died. Victor is going to fly to the funeral. Galina intends to go with him. However, he refuses. Before departure, Zilov went to his favorite cafe “Forget-Me-Not” for a drink. Here a meeting was scheduled with Irina.

Galina saw this meeting by chance. She brought a briefcase and a raincoat for her husband's trip. Victor was forced to tell Irina that he was married. Zilov postponed his flight the next day and ordered dinner.

Another memory. Zilov’s wife was going to another city, to visit relatives. She left, and Victor called Irina and invited her to his place. Suddenly the wife returned. She said she would leave forever. Zilov is dumbfounded, he tries to stop his wife. However, she locked it with a key. Zilov uses all his charm to force his wife to change her mind. He says he still treasures her. Zilov even promises to take Galina hunting. However, these explanations were heard not by his legal wife, but by Irina. The girl thought that all the words referred to her.

And finally, the last memory. Zilov is waiting for his friends, who should come to celebrate the upcoming hunt and the beginning of their vacation. Zilov drank in a cafe. When his friends arrived, he was already quite drunk. Victor couldn't help himself and started a scandal. He can't stop. Zilov insults everyone, even Irina. As a result, everyone left. Zilov was left alone. But even here he did not stop his antics. He called the waiter Dima a lackey, for which he hit him in the face.

Zilov fell under the table and forgot. After some time, two friends took the drunken Zilov home.

When Victor remembered all this, he had the idea of ​​committing suicide. It was no longer a game. Zilov’s soul is very heavy. He wrote a note and loaded the gun. Then he took off his shoes and began to feel for the trigger with his toe.

Suddenly the phone rang. Zilov’s friends Sayapin and Kuzakov followed, completely unexpectedly. They saw that Zilov was about to pull the trigger. Kuzakov pounced on Zilov and grabbed the gun.

Zilov is trying to drive away his friends. He shouts that he doesn't trust anyone anymore. However, the friends are not going to leave. True, Zilov still managed to drive them out. After his friends leave, he walks around the room with a gun, like a madman. Victor sobs and laughs at the same time. Then he pulled himself together and dialed the number of Dima, the waiter. “Are you leaving?.. Great...<...>Yes, I’m leaving now,” says Zilov. He is ready to go hunting.

The inner world of the main character of A. Vampilov’s play “Duck Hunt” (based on the article by B. Lakshin “The Living Soul”)

“Duck Hunt” is Vampilov’s most bitter and desolate play. In the eyes of the main character of the work, Zilov, there is negligence, boredom, and early mental fatigue.

Zilov is not satisfied with the way of life in which people live around him; he is overwhelmed by cynicism and hypocrisy. Another would live without thinking about the meaning of life, but Zilov cannot do that. His nature cannot be called petty; a reserve of strength is discernible in the hero, but he destroyed this reserve. Zilov is superior to his surroundings, but, not finding anything to live for, the hero becomes indifferent and loses himself.

The only joy for the hero of the play is hunting. He didn't kill a single duck, but that doesn't matter. Hunting for Zilov is valuable in itself; it is a substitute for active life. The author is concerned with the question: how can a person not become worn out or break down when entering a complex life?

Vampilov’s play “Duck Hunt,” a brief summary of which will be presented below, became one of the best works of Soviet literature. Today it is classified as Russian classical literature.

Preface

In our article, every reader will find a work authored by Vampilov. A very brief summary of “Duck Hunt” will tell you about the main events of the play. Reading a summary of the play will not take more than ten minutes, while the original will require about two hours. What did Alexander Vampilov write about? An analysis and summary of “Duck Hunt” will help you better understand the work. The morality that the author deliberately introduced into his creation became an indicator that even in the times of the Soviet Union there were dishonest spouses, despair and the shame of betrayal. Undoubtedly, in the summary of “Duck Hunt” by A. Vampilov it is impossible to convey all the author’s thoughts that can be seen in the original play.

Additionally, it is important to note that there have been numerous theatrical productions and several film adaptations of the play. A summary of "Duck Hunt" (Vampilov) will play an important role in motivating viewing of the film adaptation of the heritage of world culture. So, more details.

About the heroes

Viktor Zilov is the main character of the story. A thirty-year-old man has a noble appearance: large facial features, tall stature, strong build. In all of Zilov’s manners, one can see how self-confident the main character is: this is noticeable in the way he talks, in his gestures and even in his gait. Zilov feels special because he differs from his friends in physical superiority. Despite the fact that Viktor Alexandrovich does not show his inner experiences, from his habits one can notice boredom and sadness, which goes unnoticed when first meeting the hero.

Galina is the wife of the main character. The girl is slightly younger than her husband - she is twenty-six. This is a fragile woman who amazes everyone with her elegance. But natural femininity is inherent in Galina from birth. After she fell in love with Zilov and married him, all the dreams that the girl had kept for years were simply destroyed by everyday difficulties. Due to her unenviable financial situation, Galina has to work a lot, and difficulties in her personal life constantly upset the woman. The expression of happiness and carelessness has long disappeared on Galina’s face - the girl is always upset and preoccupied with something.

Irina is a young student who manages to lure Zilov into the love network. She falls in love with a married man, who is eventually going to marry her, leaving Galina alone.

Kuzakov is Victor's friend. He is about thirty years old, an inconspicuous young man. By nature, Kuzakov is silent and thoughtful. He constantly worries about his problems, although he does not share his feelings with any of his loved ones.

Sayapin is Victor's former classmate. In addition, young people served together in military service in the past. For many years, Zilov and Sayapin remained friends.

Valeria is Sayapin's wife. The girl is younger than her husband. She is distinguished by her particular activity, positive outlook on life and humor with which she perceives all life's difficulties.

Vadim Kushak is the boss of Sayapin and Zilov. He is a serious man who knows his worth. Important, respectable, Kushak keeps all his subordinates in fear. Despite the fact that in the institution Vadim is strict and businesslike, outside the walls of the workplace he is too unsure of himself, indecisive and often fussy.

Vera is Victor's former lover. She is young and beautiful, dresses well and spares no time and effort to look great. The girl works as a simple saleswoman in a store.

Dmitry is a waiter at the Forget-Me-Not bar. Since Victor is a regular at the bar, Dima and the main character have a common friendship since their school days.

Plot

It’s worth starting with the morning when Viktor Zilov wakes up and feels a severe hangover. Victor was awakened by a phone call. He picks up the phone, but the caller doesn't say a word. Within a few minutes everything repeats itself: the phone rings, silence on the phone. He tries to remember what happened last night, but the memories don't want to come back. Then Zilov himself decides to call Dima to ask what happened last night. Dima briefly talks about how the main character caused a row in the bar. In addition, the waiter asks if Zilov is going to duck hunting, which they agreed on for a long time. Surprised by the question, Viktor Alexandrovich says that the offer is valid and hangs up. He begins to do morning exercises, quenching his thirst with cold beer.

Unexpected guest

The continuation of the summary of “Duck Hunt” may surprise the reader with its plot twist.

Victor hears the doorbell. Opening it, he sees a boy holding a funeral wreath in his hands. On the wreath is written “Eternal memory of Viktor Zilov, who died during a huge fire.” Surprised and annoyed by such a joke, Zilov sits down on the bed and begins to think about what would happen if he really died. He begins to remember the last days of his life.

First memory

Our summary of “Duck Hunt” continues with the memories of the main character, which are truly capable of shedding light on the character of Zilov and his entourage.

The first memory was of the meeting of Zilov and Sayapin with their boss. It took place in honor of a joyful event - Zilov had just received a good apartment. Suddenly, Zilov’s mistress, Vera, appears in the Forget-Me-Not bar. He takes her aside and asks her not to tell anyone about their affair. Vera understands everything and fulfills the request. And he begins to “make eyes” at Kushaku, who just recently sent his wife to rest in the south. Vera does not retreat from conquering Vadim’s heart, and hope begins to appear in the soul of the insecure man.

Housewarming

That same evening the whole company goes to a housewarming party with the Zilovs. Galina is very upset; she sees how strained her relationship with her husband has become. She warms her heart with hope that it is still possible to improve. She believes that everything can be the same as it was between her and Victor at the very beginning of the relationship.

Zilov's friends brought a huge number of gifts to the spouses, most of which related to hunting equipment. Zilov's passion is duck hunting. Despite the fact that the “hunter” himself has not yet managed to shoot a single bird, he regularly goes for it. Galina says the following about her husband’s passion: “For Victor, hunting is just talk and preparation.” However, Zilov himself does not notice his wife’s ridicule.

Second memory

A very brief summary of Vampilov’s play “Duck Hunt” continues to amaze the reader with its ironic events.

Sayapin and Zilov were given an assignment at work: to draw up a plan for innovations in the institution. Victor suggests his friend do something simpler: simply provide information that the porcelain factory was modernized and reconstructed. Sayapin doubts for a long time whether this is a good idea. He is afraid that such a prank will soon be discovered. In the end, he agrees to hand over the “fake” information.

At the same time, the main character receives a letter from his old father. The old man writes that he is very sick and would like to see his son. But Zilov does not believe that this is true. He decides that his father is just playing him. Therefore, Victor is not going anywhere, and he is very busy, he has a vacation soon, which he was going to spend hunting, so he does not have time to visit his father.

At first sight

You can learn about further funny events from the summary of “Duck Hunt” by Vampilov. At the same moment, Irina appears in Zilov’s office, having confused his office with the room of the newspaper’s editor-in-chief. Victor decides to play a prank on the girl and pretends to be an employee of the publishing house. When Kushak enters the office, he immediately exposes the deceiver, which makes Irina laugh. It is after this joke that a romance begins between the young people.

Third memory

The summary of “Duck Hunt” continues with tragic events.

Victor returns home early in the morning. My wife Galina has not yet gone to bed. She meets her husband and complains to him that she has a lot of work, that she is very tired, that she is too upset by such a sudden business trip of her beloved. Zilov understands that Galina began to suspect him of treason and denies all his wife’s accusations. But the girl does not give up and tells her husband that the neighbor saw him with a young beauty. Angry at Galina, the main character says that she herself is to blame for this state of affairs, without paying any attention to him.

Galina rashly tells Victor that she had an abortion last week. A completely heated Zilov begins to scream, asking Galina why she did not consult with him before making such an important decision, to which his wife replied that she was not sure that Victor really wanted children together. The man is trying to somehow soften the tension that has grown between him and his wife. He begins to remember how his relationship with Galina began. At first, the girl tries not to react in any way to the words of her beloved man, but soon gives up and begins to plunge into the past. As a result, the unhappy woman sits down on a chair and begins to cry.

Fourth memory

The very brief summary of “Duck Hunt” continues with another memory of the main character.

Sayapin and Zilov are sitting in their office. Suddenly an angry boss appears and begins to scold his friends for their prank with the porcelain factory. Zilov, knowing that his friend should soon be allocated an apartment, takes the entire blow upon himself. Sayapin's wife invites Vadim to football and thereby pacifies the evil boss.

Unexpected message

Our very brief summary of Vampilov’s “Duck Hunt” continues with very sad events.

On this day, Victor receives an urgent telegram saying that his father has died as a result of illness. He abandons all his plans and is going to fly to his native land in order to be in time for the funeral. Galina offers to join him, but the man refuses. Before leaving, Victor decides to look into the bar where he had an appointment with his mistress. Galina, who suddenly appeared within the walls of “Forget-Me-Not” and brought a briefcase and a raincoat to her husband, sees Victor and Irina. After this, Zilov confesses to the young girl that he is married. Realizing that he doesn’t have the strength to fly anywhere today, he postpones his departure until the next day and orders dinner at a bar.

Fifth memory

Zilov’s wife is going to leave for her relatives. As soon as Galina leaves the apartment, Victor calls Irina and asks her to come to him. Suddenly the wife returns to the apartment and tells Zilov that she will not come back. He tries to stop the woman, but she leaves and locks Zilov in the apartment. The man shouts that he loves her, that she is infinitely dear to him, he is ready to do anything so that she does not leave. But instead of Galina, for whom this speech was intended, Irina hears all Victor’s words, taking all Zilov’s confessions personally.

Last memory

While Zilov is waiting for his friends at the bar, he drinks heavily. When the friends finally gather, Victor is already very drunk and begins to be rude to everyone, saying various nasty things. Friends, seeing Victor's behavior, simply leave. Irina also leaves the main character, who greatly insulted her.

Victor calls the waiter Dima a lackey, for which he hits Zilov painfully in the face. Victor passes out and soon his friends come to take him home.

Conclusion

From the summary of Vampilov's "Duck Hunt" you can learn that the plot ends with the despair of the main character. Remembering all the horror of the last days, the main character wonders whether he should commit suicide. He writes a farewell letter, takes the gun and points the barrel under his chin. At this time, friends come to him and, seeing what is happening to Zilov, push him onto the bed and take away his weapon. Viktor Alexandrovich tries to drive them away, and he succeeds. Having kicked out his friends, he throws himself into bed and either laughs loudly or sobs out loud. Time passes, and he calls Dmitry to say that he is ready to go hunting.