Cyrus Smith

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Опубликовано: 05.12.2023, 10:28

Автор: МБЦ

Jules Verne is a French novelist who wrote a lot of books with great characters. Most of his protagonists were kind hearted people with high morals. And Cyrus Smith from the novel “The Mysterious Island” is not an exception.

Cyrus is the leader of the castaways, an intelligent and skilled man. He is described as a great engineer and inventor. Cyrus shows great leadership to his team, he helps them overcome all the difficulties by helping them build a home and create a new society on the island. Cyrus is a selfless, honest and a brave character. His knowledge and courage helped the castaways to get through the hardships of the island.

Overall, we can say that Cyrus Smith is one of the positive characters of Jules Verne. He was a great help to his team and in my opinion they wouldn't have survived without him.

Алексеева Ксения,

студентка 1 курса Псковского медицинского колледжа 

Jean Passepartout

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Опубликовано: 05.12.2023, 10:26

Автор: МБЦ

When it comes to Jules Verne’s characters there is one particular whose vivacity has always seemed to me especially prominent and which drew my attention the most. It is Jean Passepartout from the famous novel “Around the World in Eighty Days” that I mean. Whereas it is questionable, whether we should (and could) mark particular characters as “positive” or “negative”, Passepartout seems to me to be quite close to the former. First of all, he is authentic. Real people do have foibles: even the kindest express anger from time to time, even the most evil ones have a lot to be respected for. And so is the Verne’s character. Notwithstanding the purely positive traits that will be listed below, he is erroneous at times. His decision not to unveil the Detective Fix’s following the travelers, his clumsiness, and forgetfulness are small things that make him human. And this is what evokes sympathy in readers. Being tricked by getting drugged up in an opium den is something one does not expect from a gentleman’s assistant in a novel.

But whilst appearing ridiculous Passepartout is a loyal companion. He cares for his patron’s feelings (which is the reason not to disclose Fix’s identity), he takes up any challenge Mr. Fogg faces. Though not always clever the valet is never lagging behind passively. It is he who rescues Fogg’s future love – a beautiful Indian woman named Aouda. It is he who manages to uncouple the railcars to save the people (when in America). And the trait that is – to my mind – the most important in him as a “positive” character is his unmatched alacrity. The situations Passepartout manages to get entangled in are sometimes unbelievable, but he always gets away with everything. It is a character that is always on the move, he possesses a rare level of liveliness that is both hilarious and worth being respected for. One episode in particular: when he dresses up as a clown and performs in a circus to get to the United States. It takes courage and ingenuity to venture and take chances in such a win-or-lose situation. I would say he is a person who can wear many hats and has the guts to really “wear” them all when necessary. And fate pays him back for his bravery since he always manages to catch up with his patron in spite of all obstacles and challenges.

All in all, Jean Passepartout appears to me a character of liking for many reasons. His vibrant persona is contagious with laughter, positivity, and deep sympathy most of the time. Smart and nimble, he is never afraid, but rather always optimistic. He is the opposite of his master – the main character. Quite contrarily he is active and fervent, closer to a so-called “trickster”. Hardly is it possible to be just like him in real life, but it seems to me that Passepartout with all his personality at hand might be a perfect reference for many Jules Verne’s readers – both young and old.

Юровских Арина,

студентка Псковского медицинского колледжа

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Captain Grant

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Опубликовано: 05.12.2023, 10:20

Автор: МБЦ

In Jules Verne's novel The Children of Captain Grant, I want to single out Grant himself as a positive character. This hero is a smart and brave, determined captain who can find a way out of any situation. He has enough knowledge and skills to lead his team and overcome obstacles of varying difficulty. Grant shows care and attention to his team, is always ready to listen and support his people. He creates a friendly and trusting atmosphere, so every member of his team feels important and respected. In general, Grant's attitude towards people is characterized by care, respect and support.

Cтудент 1 курса ГБПОУ ПО «Псковский медицинский колледж»

Александрова Дарина 

Captain Nemo or Jacques Paganel?

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Опубликовано: 05.12.2023, 10:14

Автор: МБЦ

The question of who can be considered a good or bad person at least once worried each of us. In real life, a person tends to be subjective, but, fortunately, the characters of many books lack this property. The author assigns his own type to each lyrical hero. Using the example of the heroes from the works of Jules Verne, we can trace this pattern. Captain Nemo is the main character of the work “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea”. A strong-willed, tough, but at the same time compassionate person fighting for the equality of people. No matter how we interpret his actions, there are “noble ideas” and “striving for justice" in them. The second striking example is Jacques Paganel, one of the main characters of the novel “The Children of Captain Grant". Jules Verne himself uses the characteristic: “He knows how to see only the good in people and things,” hinting at a positive image of this character. Jacques Paganel's altruism and curiosity perfectly reflects his kind nature. Jules Verne is not the only writer who uses the types of good heroes, but his characters most vividly demonstrate to us how writers create the image of a positive hero.

 Яковлева Елизавета,

студентка 1 курса

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