Loyalty is a direct confirmation of the sincerity of feelings and relationships. Be it friendship or love, if they are real, then you will never know what betrayal is. And this manifests itself not only in relation to people, but also to preferences, views, interests. Following your position in life and observing the principles dictated by your own “I” means being true to yourself. We offer you an interesting selection of quotes, aphorisms and sayings about devotion and betrayal. Let the phrases of classics and contemporaries inspire you to be inspired by your work and sensitive to those close to you.
Just loyalty and devotion are forgotten virtues in our time. (Jude Deveraux)You cannot rely on female fidelity; Happy is he who looks at it indifferently. (A. Pushkin)
Adultery brings more evil than good marriage. (Balzac)
Be true to yourself, and then, as surely as night follows day, loyalty to others will follow. (Shakespeare)
In fidelity there is a little laziness, a little fear, a little calculation, a little fatigue, a little passivity, and sometimes even a little fidelity. (Etienne Rey)
Loyalty is the greed of the owner. We would willingly give up many things if it were not for the fear that someone else would pick it up. (O. Wild)
In this world I value only loyalty. Without this, you are nothing and you have no one. In life, this is the only currency that will never depreciate. (V. Vysotsky)
True love helps you endure all hardships. (Friedrich Schiller)
I want to continue to live in a world where loyalty still exists, and vows of love are made forever... (Paulo Coelho)
A woman remains faithful in two cases: when she believes that her man is not like anyone else, or when she believes that all men are the same. (Konstantin Melikhan)
The bank called “loyalty” is a very serious bank. All you have to do is make one deposit on the side and that’s it - your account is closed. (From the film Family Man)
To remain faithful to an unloved person means to betray yourself. ( Konstantin Melikhan)
There are feelings that can only be tested by time. And among them is fidelity to love. (Anne and Serge Golon) Loyalty in love is entirely a matter of physiology; it does not depend at all on our will. Young people want to be faithful - and they are not, old people would like to change, but where can they be? (O. Wild)
A woman's loyalty is tested when her man has nothing. A man's loyalty is tested when he has everything!
Loyalty is a sign of laziness. (O. Wild)
Loyalty is such a rarity and such a value. It is not an innate feeling: to be faithful. This is the solution!
Honesty and loyalty are an expensive gift that you should not expect from cheap people. (B. Shaw)
Cheating with your eyes is the most pleasant way to remain faithful. ( Frederick Beigbeder)
When you love, you don’t want to drink any other water than the one you find in your favorite source. Loyalty in this case is a natural thing. In a loveless marriage, after less than two months, the water of the source becomes bitter. (Stendhal)
Treason can be forgiven, but resentment cannot. (A. Akhmatova)
For a man to admit cheating means to forgive himself. (Etienne Rey) How can you deal with someone you can't trust? If a cart doesn't have an axle, how can you ride it? (Confucius)
Treason begins in the heart before it manifests itself in action. (J. Swift)
Readers can cheat on the writer as much as they want, but the writer must always be faithful to the reader. (W. H. Auden)
Betrayals are most often committed not out of deliberate intention, but out of weakness of character. (F. de La Rochefoucauld)
Loyalty is a matter of conscience. And betrayal is a matter of time...
A woman gets more pleasure from cheating than a man: for him it’s not God knows what event, but for her cheating always means revenge, or passion, or sin. (Etienne Rey)
I love betrayal, but not traitors. ( Gaius Julius Caesar)
Treason is a more shameful thing than murder. (Ernst Heine)
Quotes from poets (classics and contemporaries)
Loyalty is a straight road without loops,
Loyalty is a virtue of a mature soul,
Loyalty - August glory and smoke,
Heat, young people cannot understand it,
Loyalty - we walked under bullets together,
Faithful friends were buried together.
Sadness and courage - I won’t tell you.
Loyalty to the bread and fidelity to the knife,
Loyalty to death and fidelity to insults.
I won’t remember the delirium of my heart, I won’t betray it.
Aim for the heart! They will walk over you
Loyalty to the heart and loyalty to fate. (Ilya Erenburg, “Loyalty”)
Children are a confirmation of the loyalty and love of their parents... There is no place in the world for fidelity,
Be prepared for his deceptions.
Know: our world is an old bride
With a countless crowd of suitors. (Hafiz Shirazi)You will remain in memory - these calm pines,
And the night Pakhra, and the smoke over the distant raft.
You will remain in my heart, my springs near Moscow,
No matter what happens to you, no matter what happens to me later... (Yu. Drunina “Loyalty”)Happy monogamous people
Are they fellow believers?
The soul does not decline
Half measures are alien to her.
To fall in love once and for all -
This is neither less nor more
Decide in life
Choose your path. (Yashin, “Happy Monogamous People”)
Photography remains faithful to the past... I saw how people went blind,
I saw how they lived in hell,
I saw the ground beating.
I saw the sky in ashes.
I don't believe in faith.
Bad? Say it's bad.
Right? Say what's true.
No boasting, no begging,
I only believe in you, Loyalty,
Age, people, fate.
If you endure without a fairy tale,
If they ask, answer directly,
If to a post, without a bandage, -
Loyalty knows how to look. (Ilya Erenburg, “Loyalty”)
Quotes from great thinkers, philosophers, aphorists
Consider as faithful not those who echo your words, but those who oppose what you say incorrectly. (Isocrates)
If you are in your right mind, do not dream that the one who fell into your arms with such speed will be faithful to you. (Ovid)
Loyalty in love requires abstinence, but only with its help can one learn the innermost charm of love. (R. Tagore)
Loyalty is like a wife. You always need to know who it belongs to. (Scott Becker)
Loyalty is like air. You don’t think about her while she’s there. (S. Yasinsky)
To be faithful is a virtue, to know fidelity is an honor. ( Ebner-Eschenbach)
Loyalty is the punishment for love. (Ewa Radomska-Vitek)
(W. Churchill)
Trust is a sign of courage, and loyalty is a sign of strength. (Maria Ebner Eschenbach)
If there is trust and no loyalty, there is a family, but if there is loyalty and no trust, there is no family. (Veselin Georgiev)
Quotes and sayings about loyalty to the homeland
The best purpose is to defend your fatherland. (Derzhavin)
To betray the homeland requires extreme baseness of soul. (N. Chernyshevsky)
Everyone’s duty is to love their homeland, to be incorruptible and courageous, to remain faithful to it, even at the cost of their lives. (J.-J. Rousseau)
While we are burning with freedom, While our hearts are alive for honor, My friend, let us dedicate our Souls to beautiful impulses to the fatherland! (A. Pushkin)
You cannot forget your homeland. There is no more noble disease than homesickness. (I. Gaman)
Love for the homeland is the first dignity of a civilized person. (N. Bonaparte) The true courage of enlightened peoples lies in their readiness to sacrifice themselves in the name of their homeland. (G. Hegel)
Motherland... We owe it our strength, inspiration, and joys. (A. Blok)
It is joyful and honorable to die for the fatherland. (Horace)
You cannot be a hero while fighting against your fatherland. (V. Hugo)
Is it possible to run away from yourself by leaving your homeland? (Horace)
If the holy army shouts: “Throw away Rus', live in paradise!”, I will say: “No need for paradise, Give me my homeland.” (S. A. Yesenin)
True patriotism is not the kind that fusses and swaggers in solemn moments, but the kind that daily and tirelessly cares about the common good and does not boast about it. (A. Graf)
Love for the fatherland is compatible with love for the whole world. (C. Helvetius) Fatherland and smoke is sweet and pleasant to us. (A. S. Griboyedov)
If your wife cheated on you, then be glad that she cheated on you and not on your fatherland. (A.P. Chekhov)
There is only one crime that cannot be atoned for - treason against one's state. The homeland cannot be changed, it can only be betrayed. A person who truly loves his homeland always knows its value... (E.V. Gushchina)
About friendship
Cheating on a friend is much more painful than cheating on a loved one, because you expect it less from him. (Etienne Rey)
He who leaves a friend in trouble will himself know the bitterness of troubles.
The friendship of two women is always a conspiracy against the third
The friend can't leave. He can only leave... Nothing replaces old friendship. Years do not add friends, they take them away, take them along different roads. Time tests friendship for rupture, fatigue, and loyalty. The circle of friends is thinning, but there is nothing more valuable than those that remain.
Friendship has changed so much that it allows for betrayal, does not require meetings, correspondence, heated conversations, and even allows for the presence of one friend. (M. Zhvanetsky)
Cheating on a friend is a crime without justification, without forgiveness.
At the height of greatness, do not forget that a friend is in need. (Johann Schiller)
Friendship is a feeling that comes from childhood... Trust is the first condition of friendship; it can be said to serve as the threshold of the temple, while the willingness to make sacrifices is the temple itself. (Jean Labruyère)
The most vile crime is abusing a friend's trust. (Henrik Ibsen).
It’s good if the dog is a friend, and not the friend is a dog. (L. Sukhorukov)
About animal devotion
Loyalty is a quality that people have lost, but dogs have retained. (A.P. Chekhov)
A dog is the only creature on earth that loves you more than itself. (J.Billings)
The only true friend in Washington is a dog. (G. Truman)
If the soul is the ability to love, be devoted and grateful, then animals possess it to a greater extent than many people. (James Herriot)
Loyalty is not for sale. Still from the film "Hachiko" In the history of civilization there are many more examples of canine fidelity than human ones. (A. Pope)
Only a faithful dog is faithful to us to the end. (K. Lorenz)
The dog is the only animal whose loyalty is unshakable. (J. Buffon)
Unlike people, dogs never pretend: they love their friends, but they bite their enemies. (Giles Rowland)
About loyalty to your ideals and principles
When you love, you don’t want to drink any other water than the one you find in your favorite source. Loyalty in this case is a natural thing. (Stendhal)
Be true to yourself, and then, as surely as night follows day, loyalty to others will follow. (William Shakespeare)
To be authentic means to be true to yourself. (Osho)
A stupid person is the one who never changes his opinion. (W. Churchill)
Loyalty and betrayal - arguments
* Loyalty to a friend:
** Fyodor Dostoevsky “Crime and Punishment” (Dmitry Razumikhin supports his friend, Rodion Raskolnikov, no matter what)
** Vladimir Korolenko “In Bad Society” (Children from the dungeon: Valek and Marusya became friends with a boy from the “upper” class Vasya. The guys are so loyal to each other that they are ready not to betray under torture. Vasya even committed an unseemly act: he stole from his own home for sick Marusya a doll to brighten up the last days of her life)
* Cheating on a friend:
** Alexander Pushkin “The Captain's Daughter” (Petr Grinev and Shvabrin. Once friendly heroes turn out to be enemies because of different views on such concepts as honor, loyalty, nobility. Shvabrin eventually betrays Grinev, and because of his love for the same the same girl, Masha Mironova, is doing everything possible to destroy Grinev, with whom he was once friends)
** Mikhail Lermontov “Hero of Our Time” (Grushnitsky, out of envy and jealousy, betrays Pechorin, since he turned out to be happier than him in love. Princess Mary Ligovskaya, who previously sympathized with Grushnitsky, who had his own plans for the girl, falls in love with Pechorin. generosity, Grushnitsky cannot forgive Pechorin for his defeat and decides to take a vile step - a dishonest duel. He slanderes Pechorin, accusing him of having a close relationship with Princess Mary, and during the duel he offers his former friend a pistol loaded with blank cartridges.)
** Haruki Murakami “The Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and the Years of His Wanderings” (“We don’t want to see you anymore” - and no explanation. His four best friends overnight cut him off from themselves - and from his old life. 16 years later, the already grown-up Tsukuru I’ll have to meet my friends again to find out what really happened. It turned out that Belaya accused him of rape and his friends believed it)
* Loyalty to the profession/your work:
** Boris Polevoy “The Tale of a Real Man” (about the events that happened in the life of the Soviet pilot Alexei Meresyev during the Great Patriotic War. During the battle, the plane was shot down by the Germans. He escaped, but his toes were crushed. Meresyev spent eighteen days making his way through the forest. In the hospital, he underwent amputation. As a result of persistent training and enormous willpower, Alexei achieved the opportunity to fly as before. In incredibly difficult living conditions, he remained devoted to his chosen profession, his chosen business.)
** Andrei Platonov “The Sand Teacher” (Maria Nikifirovna Naryshkina chose the difficult profession of teacher. When she was assigned to the village of Khoshutovo, where sand “reigned” and there was no vegetation, she did not refuse. In this small settlement people were dying of hunger , there was poverty and devastation everywhere, but Maria did not give up, but decided to use her teaching gift for good: to teach residents to fight the sands. Thanks to her work, vegetation appeared in the village, and on.
More peasants began to come to lessons. After the work was done, she was sent to help the nomadic people. She could have refused, but, remembering the hopeless fate of this people, she decided to put public interests above her own. With her actions and fortitude, she proved that loyalty to her profession is not limited to the walls of the office. Maria Nikiforovna became an excellent example of selfless professionalism, kindness and responsiveness and showed how difficult and important the path of a teacher is.)
* Loyalty to your loved one
** William Shakespeare “Romeo and Juliet” (children of militant clans meet each other against the orders of their parents. Juliet decides to pretend to be dead and avoid marrying another. Not knowing that his beloved is sleeping, Romeo takes poison. Waking up, Juliet sees the dead Romeo and kills himself with a dagger)
** Mikhail Bulgakov “The Master and Margarita” (Margarita loved her chosen one so much that she sold her soul to the devil. She was ready to look for him all over the world and beyond. She remained faithful to him, even when there was no hope of finding the Master.)
** Alexander Kuprin “Garnet Bracelet” (Loyalty to love pushes a person to heroic deeds, but it can also be destructive. In A.I. Kuprin’s story “Garnet Bracelet” unrequited love becomes the meaning of life for the petty official Zheltkov, who remains faithful to his high feelings for a married woman who will never be able to reciprocate his feelings. He does not defile his beloved with the demands of reciprocal feelings. Tormenting and suffering, he blesses Vera for a happy future, does not allow vulgarity and everyday life to penetrate the fragile world of love. In his fidelity there is a tragic doom.)
* Infidelity (betrayal) to a loved one
** Alexander Ostrovsky “The Thunderstorm” (the main character Katerina fell in love with Boris, cheating on her husband (Tikhon Kabanov), and then commits suicide)
** Nikolai Karamzin “Poor Liza” (the rich nobleman Erast seduces Liza, and then, having received what he wants, abandons her, leaving “for the army”, but then they meet 2 months later and he announces to her that he is engaged (he had to marry a rich widow, because he lost his fortune at cards). In the finale, the heroine commits suicide)
** Leo Tolstoy “War and Peace” (Natasha Rostova spiritually cheated on Andrei Bolkonsky with Anatoly Kuragin) / note: + reasons for betrayal + when betrayal is justified - Rostova, due to her age and inexperience, was unable to think about the consequences of her choice)
*True to your word
** Leonid Panteleev “My word of honor” (it is about a boy of seven or eight years old, who, during a game, the older boys entrusted to guard an imaginary gunpowder warehouse and took his word of honor that he would not leave his post. Having played and forgotten about the sentry, the boys fled long ago went home, but our hero stayed. It was already getting dark in the park when the narrator saw a little guard who never wanted to leave the post entrusted to him, because he was afraid to break his promise. And only the permission of the major, whom the narrator accidentally finds at a tram stop, is released. the boy from his word and allows him to go home. The narrator says that he does not know either the name, surname, or parents of this boy.
but he knows one thing for sure: he will grow into a real person with a strong will and a sense of loyalty to his word.)
** Alexander Pushkin “Eugene Onegin” (Tatiana Larina was the embodiment of moral strength and sincerity. Therefore, she rejected Onegin’s love and remained faithful to her marital vows, despite the fact that she loved him.)
*True to yourself
** Ivan Bunin “Dark Alleys” (the heroine managed to remain faithful in her soul to her first and only love in her life - to Nikolai. Years pass, Nadezhda becomes an independent woman standing firmly on her feet, but she remains lonely. Loyalty to her beloved warms the heroine’s heart, although upon meeting she accuses him, not forgiving him for his betrayal.) /note: loyalty to one’s principles + loyalty to love + forgiveness of betrayal/
** Mikhail Bulgakov “The Master and Margarita” (The Master believed so much in what he was doing that he could not betray the work of his whole life. He could not leave it to be torn apart by envious critics. To save his work from misinterpretation and condemnation, he even destroyed it.)
* Loyalty/betrayal to the Motherland
** Alexander Pushkin “The Captain's Daughter” (Peter Grinev is faithful to his duty and his state, despite the mortal danger when Shvabrin betrays his Motherland, the honor of an officer, his friends, saving his life) /note: + reasons for betrayal/
** Nikolai Gogol “Taras Bulba” (Taras’s youngest son, Andriy, fell in love with the lady and betrayed his homeland) / note: + unforgiveness of betrayal on the part of Taras)
** Mikhail Sholokhov “The Fate of a Man” (The main character Andrei Sokolov showed patriotism, dedication and courage not only during military service, but also in captivity. The hero, being very hungry and tired, refuses to drink and eat in honor of the German victory. After all, Andrei he is faithful to his Von duty to the end, he is not afraid of being shot for his refusal to the fascist. Andrei Sokolov is a man with a capital M. It is precisely such people, devoted to the Motherland, who saved the country and defended it.)
All arguments for the final essay in the direction of “Loyalty and Treason.”
What does cheating lead to? What are the dangers of cheating? What pushes a person to cheat?
Pechorin's betrayal of Bela. Can spiritual betrayal be worse than physical betrayal?
The theme of spiritual betrayal is revealed in the novel by M.Yu. Lermontov "Hero of Our Time". So, Grigory one day meets an unusual girl Bela. She captivates him with her beauty and mystery, so Pechorin decides to steal her. Bela initially resists, but then she falls in love with the “thief.” Her loyalty to her beloved has no boundaries. She is ready to give up her home, family and traditions in order to be with her lover. Pechorin becomes bored over time. He comes to the conclusion that all women are the same, and no longer rejoices at the love that Bela gives him. He does not cheat on her physically, but in his soul he abandons her, dreaming of travel. The girl understands this, but cannot leave Gregory, because she is faithful to her choice. Even before her death, her only concern is that they will not be able to be together in heaven, because Bela belongs to a different faith. From the relationship between Bela and Pechorin, we can conclude that the worst betrayal is not associated with external manifestations, it is located deep inside a person, but can bring much more harm. Spiritual betrayal hurts just as much as physical betrayal, sometimes even more.
HERO OF OUR TIME ANALYSIS
Pechorin's betrayal of Vera/Vera's loyalty. Do you agree with the statement: “whoever has never sworn allegiance will never break it”
Vera sacrificed herself for Pechorin, gave up family happiness, and risked losing her reputation. In her heart, she hoped for their possible happiness. Pechorin's betrayal lay in the fact that he accepted this sacrifice, but gave nothing in return. When his beloved woman was going through difficult moments, he was not there, he dragged himself after Mary, whom he did not even love. Pechorin betrayed the only person who truly loved him and accepted him for who he is. He used it “as a source of joys and anxieties, without which life is boring and monotonous.” Vera understood this, but sacrificed herself, hoping that one day he would appreciate this sacrifice. For Vera, Grigory was everything, while for Pechorin she was only an episode, important, but not the only one. Disappointment awaited her, because a person capable of spiritual betrayal cannot bring happiness.
HERO OF OUR TIME ANALYSIS
Betrayal of Faith (marriage without love). Why do people cheat? What are the reasons for betrayal and betrayal? What pushes a person to cheat?
People cheat for various reasons, but most often betrayal happens when people do not marry for love. Such an example can be seen in the novel by M.Yu. Lermontov "Hero of Our Time". One of the main characters, Vera, marries an unloved person, therefore, having met true love, she cheats on her husband. Vera cares little about the feelings of her unloved husband; she does not consider herself obligated to remain faithful to him. The novel does not tell what circumstances forced her to get married, but it led to the misfortune of both spouses. Living with an unloved person is unbearable, but it’s even worse for someone who is being deceived.
HERO OF OUR TIME ANALYSIS
What does cheating lead to? Why is treason dangerous? What pushes a person to cheat?
In the novel "" L.N. For Tolstoy, the problem of betrayal is key. So, the main character of the work cheats on her husband. This betrayal becomes fatal not only for herself, but also for all the people around her. Betrayal destroyed the lives of her loved ones and hurt her son. Anna never loved her husband, he was much older than her, their relationship was built only on respect. Her husband was a man of high position and was respected. When Anna’s connection with Vronsky became obvious, Karenin tried to hide Anna’s betrayal, to create the appearance of well-being, but for Anna this would have been a betrayal of herself. Despite the fact that the reason for the betrayal was the appearance of love in Anna's life, betrayal became her main tragedy. When she decided to ignore social norms, those around her rejected her and made her an outcast. Her husband deprived her of the opportunity to raise her son, who suffered greatly from the lack of maternal affection. Vronsky's career was also destroyed, as was his relationship with his family. Alexei Karenin, insulted by his wife, suffers from loneliness, and therefore falls under the influence of Princess Myagkova. She persuades him not to give Anna a divorce. All the sorrows and hardships do not allow Anna to feel happy with Vronsky, so she decides to throw herself under the train. Her death made her relatives unhappy: her son was left without a mother, and Vronsky went to war. Thus, we see that betrayal only brings destruction; everyone around us suffers from the betrayal of one person.
In the novel "" L.N. For Tolstoy, the problem of betrayal is key. “Everything is mixed up in the Oblonskys’ house,” with these words we learn about the problems of one family. The reason for the discord was Stiva's betrayal of his wife Dolly. Oblonsky stopped loving his wife; she no longer seemed beautiful to him. His self-esteem was so high that he even justified himself. Dolly was always devoted to her husband, bore him many children, the whole meaning of her life was in the family. After she found out about her husband’s betrayal, the whole world turned upside down, the pain was so strong that it was on the verge between mental and physical. Her love for her husband was strong, and therefore she could not leave him. They reconciled, but Stiva’s betrayal forever destroyed the trust between the spouses and destroyed Dolly’s idea of bright love. Peace in their family after the betrayal became a semblance, and the betrayal forever separated these two people.
Loyalty in love. Confirm or refute Schiller’s statement: “True love helps to endure all hardships.”
The main characters of O. Henry's story “The Gift of the Volkhov” are a married couple who find themselves in a dire financial situation, but remain faithful to each other. Della and Jim teach the reader that in order to be happy, you don’t have to have a lot, it’s enough to love. It is their mutual love and loyalty that helps them cope with difficult life situations and fills life with endless happiness.
“What does it mean to be faithful?” How do you understand the word “fidelity”? What is eternal fidelity? What is loyalty to a loved one?
An argument from E. Bronte’s novel “Wuthering Heights.”
Many years ago, Mr. Earnshaw picked up a dying child and adopted him as his son, naming him Heathcliff. Mr. Earnshaw already had two children at that time. Their names were Catherine and Hindley. From the very beginning, Katherine and H. had a wonderful relationship, they were inseparable.
Catherine is a freedom-loving, selfish and slightly spoiled young girl who, having grown up, fell in love with Heathcliff as much as he loved her. However, she considered that he was not suitable for her husband, since he was not well educated and poor. Instead, Catherine married her friend Edgar Linton. This hurt Heathcliff greatly and he left Wuthering Heights. Three years later he returned, maintaining his love for Catherine and fierce hatred for Linton. They hated each other to such an extent that pregnant Katherine became physically and mentally ill. Before her death, Catherine and Heathcliff had a night conversation, in which Catherine admitted that she had always loved only him.
Even after her death, Heathcliff continued to love his K., destroying the lives of those around him in revenge for his grief. Before his death, Heathcliff lost his mind and walked through the mountains, calling on the ghost of Catherine.
This hero has always been perceived ambiguously. On the one hand, he is capable of faithful, eternal love, on the other hand, vindictiveness and cruelty take possession of his being. One way or another, Wuthering Heights is a story about fidelity in love. Heathcliff always loved Catherine, even when he did not know about reciprocity, when she was carrying someone else's child under her heart. Neither time, nor Catherine's betrayal, nor even death could destroy his feelings.
What is loyalty? How is loyalty to your affections demonstrated?
The story "" by A. Maurois shows fidelity to his affections. A character named Andre is a student at the Ecole Polytechnique, secretly in love with the actress Jenny. She, in turn, does not take her admirers seriously, since her profession does not allow her to be distracted by every admirer. However, Andre's beautiful gestures cannot leave Jenny indifferent. Every Wednesday, with enviable consistency, he brings her a bouquet of violets, without even trying to talk to her. He arouses her interest with his precise, clock-like gestures of attention. One day, a student in love disappears from her life and dies in the war. Soon Father Andre appears, who tells that the young man loved Jenny all his short life, and that he died trying to “earn” her love through a feat in the war. This loyalty touches the strict Jenny. She laments that she never met Andre, and he never learned that for her “modesty, constancy and nobility are better than any feat.”
Next we see her already aged, but unchanged in one thing: every Wednesday she brings violets to her devoted friend. Both heroes of the story are examples of fidelity. Andre was true to his feelings, not needing any guarantees from Jenny; she, in turn, remained true to her word and for many years invariably bore flowers to the person to whom she was grateful for her love.
Loyalty in love.
How do you think the concepts of fidelity and love are related?
Masha Mironova is a symbol of fidelity in love. In a difficult life situation, when she is faced with a choice: to marry Shvabrin (without love) or wait for her loved one (Peter), she chooses love. Masha remains faithful until the very end of the work. Despite all the dangers, she defends the honor of her beloved before the empress and seeks pardon.
The main symbol of fidelity in all the Harry Potter novels can be called Severus Snape. This character loved only one woman in his life from childhood until the end of his days. And that woman was Lily. Lily did not reciprocate his feelings. Moreover, she was married to James, who did not like Snape and even mocked him. But Snape's love and loyalty to Lily was so strong that even after the death of his beloved, he protected her son. In his life, he could never love again and remained faithful to Lily until death.
How do you think the concepts of fidelity and love are related? Loyalty to your loved one. What can loyalty do?
loved her chosen one so much that she sold her soul to the devil. She was ready to search for him all over the world and beyond. She remained faithful to him even when there was no hope of finding the Master.
Cheating on my husband. Is it possible to justify betrayal? What pushes a person to cheat?
cheated on her unloved husband. But only this allowed her to remain true to herself. A marriage without love could doom her to death (spiritually and physically). But she was able to find the strength to start life from scratch and become happy.
Treason. Why do people cheat?
Natasha Rostova could not remain faithful to Andrei. She spiritually cheated on him with Anatoly Kuragin, even wanted to run away with him.
She was pushed to betray her by 2 reasons: lack of worldly wisdom, inexperience, and also uncertainty about Andrei and her future with him. When leaving Natasha, Andrei did not clarify personal matters with her, did not give her confidence in her position. Anatol Kuragin, taking advantage of Natasha’s inexperience, seduced her. Rostova, due to her age, was unable to think about the consequences of her choice; only chance saved her from shame.
How is a lack of moral principles related to cheating?
Helen Kuragina in the novel is presented as a person with a lack of moral principles. That’s why the concept of fidelity is alien to her. In life, she is guided only by profit, she makes all decisions to serve her own interests, the feelings of other people mean nothing to her. When she married Pierre, she did not realize that she could hurt him, and thought only about material gain. Helene did not love Pierre and did not want children from him. Therefore, the marriage was doomed to death. Her numerous infidelities left no chance for their union. As a result, Pierre suggested breaking up with her because he could no longer tolerate the shame.
Loyalty to yourself (Tatiana).
Is it important to be true to yourself? What does it mean to be true to yourself and your word?
But I was given to someone else—precisely given, not given away! Eternal loyalty - to whom and in what? This loyalty to such relationships, which are illuminated by love, others, in her understanding, are immoral... Tatyana cannot despise public opinion, but she can sacrifice it modestly, without phrases, without self-praise, understanding the greatness of her sacrifice, the whole burden of the curse that she takes on yourself, obeying another higher law - the law of your nature, and its nature is love and self-sacrifice..."
Tatyana is faithful not so much to her husband or Onegin, but, above all, to her principles, her nature, her ideas about herself and her principles.
Do you always need to be true to your principles? A stupid person is the one who never changes his opinion. He who never changes his views loves himself more than the truth. (J.Joubert)
Loyalty to oneself and one's principles is considered a positive quality, but a person who never changes his ideas about life and people is static, he limits himself. The main character of the novel M.Yu. Lermontov “Hero of Our Time” Pechorin is a strong personality with a strong-willed character, a man true to himself. This quality plays a cruel joke on him. Unable to change his ideas about life, he looks for a catch in everything: he does not believe in friendship, considering it a weakness, and perceives love only as the satisfaction of his pride. Throughout the novel, we see how the hero tries to understand the meaning of life, to find his destiny, but finds only disappointment. The reason for the disappointment is Pechorin’s insensitivity to the feelings of other people, he cannot forgive them for their weaknesses and open his soul, he is afraid of seeming funny to others and even to himself. In the chapter “Princess Mary” we see how hard Gregory experiences the departure of his beloved woman; he rushes after her, but his horse dies on the road, and he, exhausted, falls to the ground and cries. At this moment we understand how deeply the hero is capable of feeling, but even in such a situation he thinks that he looks pathetic. By the morning he returns to his usual state and attributes his manifestation of humanity to frayed nerves. Analyzing the behavior of the main character of the work, we can conclude that loyalty to one’s principles is a positive quality only in a situation where these principles are dictated by philanthropy and not selfishness. A person must be open to something new, be able to admit the fallacy of his judgments. Only this will allow a person to become the best version of himself.
Loyalty to yourself, your principles, your ideals, your word and promises. Is it important to be true to yourself? How do you understand the saying, “To be authentic is to be true to yourself”?
Pyotr Grinev remains faithful to the principles, honor, and truths that his father revealed to him. Even the fear of death is not able to influence his decisions.
Despite the fact that Pugachev is presented in the novel as an invader, for the most part a negative character, he nevertheless also has a positive quality - he is faithful to his words. Throughout his entire work, he never breaks his promises and believes in his ideals to the last, even though they are condemned by a large number of people.
Betrayal. What does betraying your ideals lead to?
Pontius Pilate betrayed his ideals, which is why he could not find peace after death. He understood that he was doing wrong, but out of fear he betrayed himself and the person in whose innocence he believed. This man was Yeshua.
Loyalty to your ideals. What does it mean to be faithful to your business (work, profession)?
believed in what he was doing so much that he could not betray his life’s work. He could not leave it to be torn to pieces by envious critics. To save his work from misinterpretation and condemnation, he even destroyed it.
What does it mean to be faithful to a profession? What does it mean to be faithful? How are the concepts of fidelity and love related? Is it possible to forgive betrayal?
Doctor Dymov is a noble man who has chosen serving people as his profession. Only concern for others, their troubles and illnesses can be the reason for such a choice. Despite the hardships of family life, Dymov thinks more about his patients than about himself. His dedication to his work often puts him in danger, so he dies saving a boy from diphtheria. He proves himself to be a hero by doing what he was not supposed to do. His courage, loyalty to his profession and duty do not allow him to do otherwise. To be a doctor with a capital D, you need to be brave and decisive, like Osip Ivanovich Dymov.
Doctor Dymov is faithful not only to his profession, but also to his choice in love. He takes care of his wife, trying to make her happy, so he tries not to focus on her shortcomings, behaves like a real man, forgiving her whims and “weaknesses.” Having learned about the betrayal, he plunges into work. His loyalty and love are so strong that he is even ready to forgive his wife if she shows at least a little understanding.
Loyalty to parents and one's principles. What does it mean to be faithful to loved ones (parents)?
Marya Bolkonskaya devoted her entire life to serving her loved ones, in particular her father. She endured reproaches addressed to her and steadfastly endured her father’s rudeness. When the enemy army was advancing, she did not leave her sick father and did not betray herself. She put the interests of her loved ones above her own.
Marya was a deeply religious person. Neither the hardships of fate nor disappointment could extinguish the fire of faith in her.
What does it mean to be true to your principles?
The Rostov family showed that even in the most difficult times you can maintain dignity. Even when the country was in chaos, the members of this family remained true to their moral principles. They helped the soldiers by hosting them at home. The hardships of life did not affect their characters.
Betrayal towards people who trusted you. Half friend is half traitor.
The theme of betrayal is reflected in Lermontov’s novel “A Hero of Our Time.” So, the main character Pechorin is a person who cannot be relied on. He betrays everyone who was careless to trust him. Comrade Grushnitsky revealed his soul to him, told him that he was secretly in love with Mary, turned to Pechorin for advice, considering him his friend. Pechorin did not dissuade him, but meanly took advantage of Grushnitsky’s openness. Pechorin was annoyed by the young cadet. He did not wish him happiness, on the contrary, he dreamed of seeing him in a wounded state, ridiculed him, belittled him in the eyes of Mary, and, in the end, out of boredom, he decided to seduce his “friend”’s beloved. Pechorin needed Mary to annoy Grushnitsky. Such behavior can be called vile; it deserves only condemnation. It doesn’t matter whether Pechorin considered Grushnitsky his friend or not, he had no right to do this to a person who trusted him.
Loyalty of a friend. Is it possible to say that the loyalty of a friend is the most precious thing that can be given to a person? Do you agree with the popular wisdom: “A faithful friend is better than a hundred servants?” How do you think loyalty and friendship are related? What qualities should a true friend have?
Friends can help a person overcome any obstacles and defeat any evil. The friendship of three children: Harry, Hermione and Ron became an example for a whole generation of children who grew up reading the books of J. Rowling.
Serious trials fall on their heads, but only loyalty to each other helps them cope with all the problems.
Life tests Ron and Harry's friendship. Throughout the story, Ron struggles with envy and ambition, but in the end friendship wins. If your friend is famous, it is very difficult to be in the shadow of his fame, but Ron proves his loyalty to his friend, risking his life, fighting evil with him, shoulder to shoulder, realizing that this will not bring him anything. Neither torture, nor persuasion, nor attempts by enemies to turn three brave guys against each other were successful only because they know the value of loyalty both in peacetime and in times of evil.
Cheating on a friend. Do you agree with the statement: “A traitor and a coward are two birds of a feather”? How do you understand the meaning of the saying: “An unfaithful friend is like a shadow that follows you while the sun shines.” Do you agree with Lope de Vega’s saying: “Betrayal on a friend is a crime without justification, without forgiveness?
Peter Pettigrew was a friend of the Harry Potter family and was appointed their secret keeper. No one would have been able to find out about their whereabouts if he had not told. But he went over to the side of the enemy Voldemort. It was because of him that James and Lily Potter died. They trusted him, but he betrayed them. Perhaps this hero is one of the most striking examples of betrayal committed against a friend.
Loyalty and betrayal of duty, Motherland. When does the choice between loyalty and betrayal arise? “Is it possible to run away from yourself, leaving your homeland behind?” Do you agree with Chernyshevsky’s statement: “Betrayal of the Motherland requires extreme baseness of the soul”?
Pyotr Grinev remains faithful to his duty and his state, despite mortal danger. Even his sympathy for Pugachev does not change the situation. Shvabrin, saving his life, betrays his country, stains the honor of the officer, betrays the people who defended the fortress with him side by side.
The following situation in the novel is also indicative: when Pugachev captures the fortress, people have a choice: remain faithful to duty and honor or surrender to Pugachev. Most of the residents greet Pugachev with bread and salt, while brave people, such as the commandant of the fortress (Masha’s father) Ivan Kuzmich and Vasilisa Egorovna, refuse to swear allegiance to the “impostor,” thereby dooming themselves to death.
Loyalty to the Motherland. What does it mean to be loyal to the Fatherland?
Kutuzov is presented in the novel as a man loyal to his Fatherland. He deliberately makes unpopular decisions to save his country from destruction.
Most of the novel's heroes sacrifice their lives to win the war.
How strong can a dog's loyalty be? Can you call a dog your most faithful friend? “Whoever has experienced affection for a faithful and intelligent dog, there is no need to explain with what ardent gratitude she pays for it.”
A dog is man's best friend. This truth is as old as time. Troepolsky tells us the touching story of a lifelong friendship between the writer Ivan Ivanovich and the unusually colored puppy Bim. When Ivan Ivanovich fell ill and was sent to the hospital, Bim waited for him, searched the streets of the city and refused to eat. He encountered a cruel world of people, he was beaten and offended, but he continued to look for his friend. There were people ready to accept him, but the dog believed that someday an owner would definitely be found. He died without knowing that Ivan Ivanovich had come for him. This heartbreaking story is compelling proof of a dog's loyalty to its human.
Can a dog betray its owner? “Loyalty is a quality that people have lost, but dogs have retained” A.P. Chekhov.
One day a dog named Kashtanka got lost. Fate brought her to an interesting company of circus animals and their leader, Ivan Ivanovich. There she quickly became
“hers” and it seemed that she had forgotten about her owner and found a new one. Ivan Ivanovich treated her kindly, took care of her, even taught her tricks and began to take her with him to performances. But in a dog's heart there is only room for one owner. Therefore, hearing the voice of her old master Luka in the auditorium, Kashtanka ran away to him.
Animals' loyalty to their owners.
Mutual devotion of man and animal / How is the loyalty of animals to their owners manifested?
It's no secret that animals are distinguished by their devotion to their owners. Proof of this can be found in the novel “Hero of Our Time” by M.Yu. Lermontov. In the chapter “Bela” there is a storyline connected with Kazbich and his horse Karagöz. For Kazbich, Karagez is not just a horse, it is a faithful friend who was with him in the most difficult moments of his life. When Kazbich was attacked, Karagez showed himself very bravely: he distracted the enemies and then returned for his master. The horse helped him out more than once on campaigns. Kazbich treated Karagez as a close friend; he was the most important being for him. This is how Kazbich describes his attitude towards his comrade in arms:
"There are many beauties in our villages,
The stars shine in the darkness of their eyes.
It is sweet to love them, an enviable lot;
But valiant will is more fun.
Gold will buy four wives
A dashing horse has no price:
He won’t lag behind the whirlwind in the steppe,
He won't change, he won't deceive."
For Kazbich, the loss of a friend was a huge tragedy. When Azamat stole Karagez, the dashing Circassian was inconsolable: “... fell to the ground and sobbed like a child.” So he lay there “until late at night and all night..”. Kazbich’s relationship with his horse is a vivid example of the mutual devotion of man and animal.
based on the novel by M.Yu. Lermontov "Hero of Our Time"
Animals' loyalty to their owners.
It's no secret that animals are distinguished by their devotion to their owners. Proof of this can be found in the novel “Hero of Our Time” by M.Yu. Lermontov. In the chapter “Bela” there is a storyline connected with Kazbich and his horse Karagöz. For Kazbich, Karagez is not just a horse, it is a faithful friend who was with him in the most difficult moments of his life. When Kazbich was attacked, Karagez showed himself very bravely: he distracted the enemies and then returned for his master. The horse helped him out more than once on campaigns. Kazbich treated Karagez as a close friend; he was the most important being for him. This is how Kazbich describes his attitude towards his comrade in arms:
"There are many beauties in our villages,
The stars shine in the darkness of their eyes.
It is sweet to love them, an enviable lot;
But valiant will is more fun.
Gold will buy four wives
A dashing horse has no price:
He won’t lag behind the whirlwind in the steppe,
He won't change, he won't deceive."
For Kazbich, the loss of a friend was a huge tragedy. When Azamat stole Karagez, the dashing Circassian was inconsolable: “... fell to the ground and sobbed like a child.” So he lay there “until late at night and all night..”. Kazbich's relationship with his horse is a vivid example of the mutual devotion of man and animal.
Do you always need to be true to your principles?
Loyalty to oneself and one's principles is considered a positive quality, but a person who never changes his ideas about life and people is static, he limits himself. The main character of the novel M.Yu. Lermontov “Hero of Our Time” Pechorin is a strong personality with a strong-willed character, a man true to himself. This quality plays a cruel joke on him. Unable to change his ideas about life, he looks for a catch in everything: he does not believe in friendship, considering it a weakness, and perceives love only as the satisfaction of his pride. Throughout the novel, we see how the hero tries to understand the meaning of life, to find his destiny, but finds only disappointment.
The reason for the disappointment is Pechorin’s insensitivity to the feelings of other people, he cannot forgive them for their weaknesses and open his soul, he is afraid of seeming funny to others and even to himself. In the chapter “Princess Mary” we see how hard Gregory experiences the departure of his beloved woman; he rushes after her, but his horse dies on the road, and he, exhausted, falls to the ground and cries. At this moment we understand how deeply the hero is capable of feeling, but even in such a situation he thinks that he looks pathetic.
By the morning he returns to his usual state and attributes his manifestation of humanity to frayed nerves. Analyzing the behavior of the main character of the work, we can conclude that loyalty to one’s principles is a positive quality only in a situation where these principles are dictated by philanthropy and not selfishness. A person must be open to something new, be able to admit the fallacy of his judgments. Only this will allow a person to become the best version of himself.
Betrayal towards people who trusted you.
The theme of betrayal is reflected in Lermontov’s novel “A Hero of Our Time.” So, the main character Pechorin is a person who cannot be relied on. He betrays everyone who was careless to trust him. Comrade Grushnitsky revealed his soul to him, told him that he was secretly in love with Mary, turned to Pechorin for advice, considering him his friend.
Pechorin did not dissuade him, but meanly took advantage of Grushnitsky’s openness. Pechorin was annoyed by the young cadet. He did not wish him happiness, on the contrary, he dreamed of seeing him in a wounded state, ridiculed him, belittled him in the eyes of Mary, and, in the end, out of boredom, he decided to seduce his “friend’s” beloved. Pechorin needed Mary to annoy Grushnitsky. Such behavior can be called vile; it deserves only condemnation. It doesn’t matter whether Pechorin considered Grushnitsky his friend or not, he had no right to do this to a person who trusted him.
Pechorin's betrayal of Vera/Vera's loyalty.
Vera sacrificed herself for Pechorin, gave up family happiness, and risked losing her reputation. In her heart, she hoped for their possible happiness. Pechorin's betrayal lay in the fact that he accepted this sacrifice, but gave nothing in return. When his beloved woman was going through difficult moments, he was not there, he dragged himself after Mary, whom he did not even love. Pechorin betrayed the only person who truly loved him and accepted him for who he is. He used it “as a source of joys and anxieties, without which life is boring and monotonous.” Vera understood this, but sacrificed herself, hoping that one day he would appreciate this sacrifice. For Vera, Grigory was everything, while for Pechorin she was only an episode, important, but not the only one. Disappointment awaited her, because a person capable of spiritual betrayal cannot bring happiness.
Pechorin's betrayal of Bela.
The theme of spiritual betrayal is revealed in the novel by M.Yu. Lermontov "Hero of Our Time". So, Grigory Pechorin one day meets an unusual girl Bela. She captivates him with her beauty and mystery, so Pechorin decides to steal her. Bela initially resists, but then she falls in love with the “thief.” Her loyalty to her beloved has no boundaries. She is ready to give up her home, family and traditions in order to be with her lover.
Pechorin becomes bored over time. He comes to the conclusion that all women are the same, and no longer rejoices at the love that Bela gives him. He does not cheat on her physically, but in his soul he abandons her, dreaming of travel. The girl understands this, but cannot leave Gregory, because she is faithful to her choice. Even before her death, her only concern is that they will not be able to be together in heaven, because Bela belongs to a different faith. From the relationship between Bela and Pechorin, we can conclude that the worst betrayal is not associated with external manifestations, it is located deep inside a person, but can bring much more harm. Spiritual betrayal hurts just as much as physical betrayal, sometimes even more.
Betrayal of Faith (marriage without love).
People cheat for various reasons, but most often betrayal happens when people do not marry for love. Such an example can be seen in the novel by M.Yu. Lermontov "Hero of Our Time". One of the main characters, Vera, marries an unloved person, therefore, having met true love, she cheats on her husband. Vera cares little about the feelings of her unloved husband; she does not consider herself obligated to remain faithful to him. The novel does not tell what circumstances forced her to get married, but it led to the misfortune of both spouses. Living with an unloved person is unbearable, but it’s even worse for someone who is being deceived.
- Betrayal of the Motherland is shameful and knows no forgiveness
- A traitor is a cowardly person who adapts to the current situation by making concessions
- A man who abandoned an innocent girl who loves him madly can be called a traitor
- You can betray not a person, but your own beliefs and moral principles
- Betrayal of one's country is a serious crime
- A man who betrays himself cannot be happy
Arguments
A.S. Pushkin “The Captain's Daughter”. Alexey Shvabrin, one of the defenders of the Belogorsk fortress, turns out to be a coward and a traitor. At the first opportunity, he goes over to the side of the impostor Pugachev in order to save his life. Shvabrin is ready to kill those whom until recently he could consider friends and allies. Completely opposite to him is Pyotr Grinev, a man of honor with unshakable moral principles. Even under the threat of death, he does not agree to recognize Pugachev as the sovereign, because he is loyal to the Motherland and military duty. Difficult life circumstances allow us to see the main character traits of the heroes: Shvabrin turns out to be a traitor, and Pyotr Grinev remains loyal to his country.
N.V. Gogol “Taras Bulba”. The love of Taras Bulba and other Cossacks for their native land deserves respect. Warriors are ready to give their lives defending their homeland. Betrayal in the ranks of the Cossacks is unacceptable. Andriy, the youngest son of Taras Bulba, turns out to be a traitor: he goes over to the side of the enemy, because his love for a Polish woman is higher than his love for his father and his native country. Taras Bulba kills Andriy, despite the fact that this is still his son. For Taras, loyalty to the Motherland is much more important than love for his son; he cannot survive and forgive betrayal.
N.M. Karamzin “Poor Liza”. Love for Erast becomes tragic for Lisa. At first, the young man sees his future in Lisa, but after the girl gives herself to him, her feelings begin to cool. Erast loses money at cards. He has no choice but to marry a rich widow. Erast betrays Lisa: he tells her that he is going to war. And when the deception is revealed, he tries to pay off the unfortunate girl with money. Lisa cannot stand Erast's betrayal. She thinks she is better off dead and throws herself into the pond. The traitor will face punishment: he will forever reproach himself for Lisa’s death.
M. Sholokhov “The Fate of Man.” The traitor Kryzhnev, in order to save his own life, is ready to hand over his colleagues to the Germans. He says that “his shirt is closer to his body,” which means he can sacrifice the lives of others for the sake of his well-being. Andrei Sokolov decides to strangle the traitor and thereby save several lives. The hero fulfills his military duty without feeling shame or pity, because the traitor Kryzhnev deserves such a shameful death. Betrayal is always unacceptable, but during war it is a terrible crime.
George Orwell "Animal Farm". Fighter Horse worked for the good of the Animal Farm with all his might, promising to “work even harder” with each failure. His contribution to the life of the farm cannot be overestimated. However, when the misfortune happened, Napoleon, the head of the Animal Farm, simply decided to turn him into meat, telling all the animals that he was sending the Fighter for treatment. This is a real betrayal: Napoleon turned his back on the one who was so devoted to him, who did everything for Animal Farm.
George Orwell "1984". Julia and Winston understand that they are thought criminals, which means they can be caught at any time. Winston says that if they are discovered, the betrayal will be a loss of feelings, and not a confession of what they have done. In the end, they are caught, but not killed or tried, but forced to learn to think differently. Winston betrays Julia: when a cage with rats is brought to him, where they want to place his face, the hero asks to give Julia to the rats. This is real betrayal, because if a person says something, he wants it. Winston really wanted Julia to be in his place. She later admits that she also betrayed Winston. It is difficult to judge the heroes, because it is impossible to imagine what they had to endure before they committed betrayal.
