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Examples of friendship in children's literary works. OGE: arguments for the essay “What is friendship? Works about friendship for children

The topic of friendship concerns each of us, because this type of relationship is needed by all people without exception. Comrades not only help us out in trouble, but also help us develop and improve ourselves, understanding ourselves and the world around us through communication. The many-wise Litrekon prefers to reveal the concept of friendship through examples from literature necessary for essay-reasoning 15.3 on the OGE in the Russian language.

In the book by V. G. Korolenko “Children of the Underground” the hero learns the value of friendship in communication with the children of Tyburtsiy Drab. Vasya is very sorry for Marusya and Valya, because they live in poverty. In a fit of pity, he brings the best doll from home to ease the suffering of the sick girl. Every day he visits the ruins of the castle and brings joy to his friends, with him even the weakened Marusya begins to smile and play. It is friendship that helps Vasya better understand his father and establish relationships with him.
In the story by I. S. Turgenev “Bezhin Meadow” The peasant children have become friends and spend all their time together. They cope with difficulties together, do hard adult work together. Thanks to mutual assistance and camaraderie, the children cope with all assignments and help families survive in difficult conditions. Thus, friendship gives a person strength to live.
In N. V. Gogol’s story “Taras Bulba” The basis of the moral code of the Cossacks is the camaraderie that unites warriors. They are all bound by one idea, each of them seeks to help the other, and their unity is especially noticeable on the battlefield. A very indicative episode is when the main character sacrifices himself so that his friends have time to escape. This example speaks of the special importance of friendship in difficult times, when a lonely person simply cannot survive.
In the novel by A. S. Pushkin “Dubrovsky” The characters have been friends all their lives. One invariably complemented the other: Andrei Gavrilovich was honest and straightforward, and only he could besiege Kirill Petrovich or give him advice. And Troekurov always entertained his strict friend with his cheerfulness and hospitality. Even when comrades became enemies, each of them felt the lack of a friend. Proud and stubborn Kirill Petrovich even came to apologize, but was too late. This example teaches the reader to realize the value of friendship in time.
In the work of G. Troepolsky “White Bim Black Ear” shows the friendship between the owner and the dog. The puppy became the writer’s devoted companion, understood all his commands and even knew how to distinguish his mood by his eyes. Ivan Ivanovich also became attached to Bim and willingly took care of him. Their relationship is an example of selfless and faithful friendship based on mutual understanding.
In the book by B. Vasiliev “And the dawns here are quiet” the heroes became friends at the front and even risked their lives to save each other. So, Zhenya calls all the fire on himself to save Rita and Sergeant Major Vaskov. The girl fell victim to the enemy, but still tried to save her comrades, and Vaskov survived, completing the task. Thus, friendship awakens nobility and generosity in a person’s soul.
In the book by A. Gaidar “Timur and his team” the heroes became friends and formed a whole headquarters to help the needy villagers. The guys even help an unfamiliar girl, Zhenya. Timur saves her from the dog, then returns her lost keys. The heroine becomes part of the team and also helps all the people driven into difficult conditions by the war. Thus, the partnership became the beginning and basis of a great and useful business.
In the novel by A. S. Pushkin “Eugene Onegin” the heroes became friends “with nothing to do.” Their closeness was due to the lack of an alternative. There was nothing else to do in the village, and the young people communicated, although they were very different. But the very first test separated the friends: out of jealousy, Lensky challenged Onegin to a duel, but he did not apologize and accepted the challenge. As a result, Eugene killed Vladimir. Unfortunately, friendship is not always real; sometimes people deceive themselves and only spend time together without experiencing comradely feelings.
In the story by I. S. Turgenev “Khor and Kalinich” two peasants are friends with each other and complement each other. One of them is a practical and business person who knows the value of money and is successful in farming. The other is a dreamer and inventor, more open and enthusiastic. Both comrades help each other discover new sides of the multifaceted world; they are always interested together, even though they are different from each other.
In the book “Boys” from the novel “The Brothers Karamazov” by F. M. Dostoevsky shows the healing influence of friendship. Kolya came to the dying Ilyusha and gave him toys. He also found his missing dog and taught it tricks. After the performance, the boy became happier, he felt better and calmer in his soul, because he was tormented, thinking that he had accidentally killed the dog by feeding it bread with a pin. It is obvious that one small friendly gesture can inspire and comfort even a terminally ill person.

What is the most striking example of friendship in fiction for you personally?

Antoine de Saint Exupery “The Little Prince” - friendship of the Little Prince and the Fox, friendship of the Little Prince and the rose
Jack London: “White Fang”, “Smoke and the Kid”, “Hearts of Three”.
Valentina Oseeva: “Vask Trubachev and his comrades”, V. Kaverin “Two Captains”, “Open Book”
For me: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger from "Harry Potter"
Tolstoy's Lion and Dog :)
They were such great friends that the lion could not come to terms with the loss of his girlfriend.
a little prince
Hemingway "The Old Man and the Sea".
The story of true friendship between old man Santiago and the neighbor boy Manolo.
mumu for me
Scarlett O'Hara/Hamilton/Kennedy/Butler and Melanie Hamilton/Wilkes. True female friendship: they could treat each other differently, but neither of them would ever leave the other in trouble.
Achilles and Patroclus
Ilyinskaya and Stolz - a marriage built on love and friendship is always successful!
The Children of Captain Grant. And friendship and heroism, well done in general.
OBLOMOV with some aunt
Two captains - Sanya and Petka
Prisoner of the Caucasus
"Queen Margot" - La Mole and Coconnas!
Laika
One day I was sitting on a bench in the park. I was reading the newspaper. Suddenly the gates began to close. I took the newspaper and already started to leave. When suddenly I saw a puppy there. Suddenly I remembered what the boys called the puppy Laika. Suddenly the guard came up to me and said that the gate was already closing. I went as a lady. The next day I took a bag of bread and took it to the park. I took the dog out of the park. So that they don’t scold me for littering. I took the bread from the bag and put it on the ground. Laika didn’t start eating until I left. Probably a shy dog, I thought. Finally, when the dog finished eating, she allowed herself to be petted. A week later I was Laika's best friend. This made me very happy.
"Three Comrades" Remarque.
“They got along. Wave and stone.
Poetry and prose, ice and fire,
Not so different from each other"
Pushkin's literary heroes - Evgeny Onegin and Vladimir Lensky
From modern prose, the heroes of A. Weiner’s book “The Era of Mercy” - Gleb Zheglov and Vladimir Sharapov
From children's works - Uncle Fyodor, Cat Matroskin and the dog Sharik, Crocodile Gena and Cheburashka (author E. Uspensky)
Ellie, Toto, Scarecrow the Wise, Tin Woodman, Lion (A. Volkov)
Andrei Bolkonsky and Pierre Bezukhov. They discuss everything that interests them, without trying to put pressure on each other, although at first Prince Andrei is almost an idol for Pierre. And having grown older, Pierre, although he looks at life differently, does not try to convince Andrei.
Friendship is an opportunity to talk about everything. And don't talk when you don't need to.
Koroviev and Behemoth. Nice company!
For me, the true example of friendship is the Fab Four,
A. Dumas.
Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D'Artagnan.
An example of real men, ready not only to save each other’s lives, but also to defend the honor of a woman.

In the modern world, the concept of friendship has transformed into something abstract. Information technology has devalued human relationships.

It's no secret that now many people can only boast of virtual affections. However, a follower, unlike a true friend, is unlikely to come to the rescue in difficult times. Ask yourself - can a computer replace a real handshake, a smile, advice and sitting at a bar with heart-to-heart conversations? The answer will be clearly negative.

A selection of books about true friends

1. “Three Comrades”, Erich Maria Remarque

Many of our contemporaries referred to this imperishable work of Remarque. For example, it was mentioned in the Oscar-winning film “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears.” "Three Comrades" is one of the most poignant, dramatic and beautiful novels about friendship and love. Created in the first half of the twentieth century, it still arouses genuine interest among readers.

The popularity of the book is due to the reality of the experiences described in it. The author himself went through an extremely difficult life path, so he knew the value of sincere relationships. Remarque presented his brilliant thoughts simply and sincerely. This approach brought the novel into the Golden Fund of World Literature. I guarantee that generations of our descendants will read the works of the great classic.

2. “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Mark Twain

The colorful population of the towns located along the Mississippi River is familiar to us from school. As children, we were transported with pleasure to the towns of the South of the United States, ran along the paths with Tom and Huck and chuckled, vividly imagining the passage of hooligan boys, I read this book about friendship.

As for the mature audience, I highly recommend reading Mark Twain's novels again. If at a younger age we followed exclusively the adventures of the main characters, then with experience we begin to pay attention to the social and political implications of the events described and learn a lot of new things for ourselves.

3. “The Snow Queen”, Hans Christian Andersen

Few people know that many serious books have come from the pen of this talented author. Andersen wrote beautiful poetry, thoughtful dramas, various essays and philosophical novels. However, the Dane became famous precisely for his fairy tales.

The writer tried to put the whole Universe into the short parables that we all love. And it seems to me that he succeeded to the fullest. The plot of “The Snow Queen” is familiar to us from the cradle. Since its publication in 1844, the tale has gained extraordinary popularity. From 7 chapters we learn about the adventures of the girl Gerda, who set out to rescue her friend from captivity at any cost. According to biographers, the prototype of the main character was Andersen's lady love, an opera singer who did not share his feelings.

4. Charlotte's Web, Alvin Brooks White

To my shame, I read this book only recently. The weather outside was miserable, and the mood matched the weather forecast. I wanted something warm and soulful. In such situations, children's books come to the rescue.

A short story by Alvin Brooks White introduces you to the cutest little pig, Wilbur. He was the last in the litter, the smallest and frailest. The protagonist was saved from death by the intervention of the girl Fern. The pig was sold cheaply to the Animal Farm, where he found a true friend in the person of the spider Charlotte. It is her network that will help the baby become the most popular pig in the area.

5. The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini

You won't find people so different in the whole world. Paradoxically, two opposites were attracted to each other and became very close. Amir and Hassan seem to come from different planets.

One is the descendant of an important aristocrat, a boy with an excellent education who claims to be an intellectual. The other is the son of a lame and pathetic man, an illiterate boy with physical disabilities. His ugly cleft lip cannot be hidden from others. Naturally, Hassan faced severe persecution.

For the time being, the Kabul guys were friends. The relatively peaceful idyll was disrupted by terrible events. Sexual violence has become a point of no return. The unprecedented incident and Amir's betrayal scattered friends in different directions. Everyone had their own path. But is it possible to break the subtlest ties that have been established since childhood between two souls?

6. “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Stop Cafe,” Fannie Flagg

A story about the friendship of two women with a huge age difference. The chance acquaintance had a beneficial effect on both heroines of the novel. However, I'm getting ahead of myself a little, I'll try to start over.

48-year-old Evelyn lives in a small town in Alabama. She sent her hated mother-in-law to a nursing home, but is still forced to visit the vile old woman. It is in the last shelter for the elderly that the main character will meet 86-year-old Ninny.

Evelyn has become disillusioned with life, her children have left her, her husband has long grown cold and can hardly tolerate her company. The woman is constantly depressed and eats kilograms of sweets. The new acquaintance, despite the troubles and old age, remained optimistic. Ninny will turn Evelyn's mind around and set her on the path leading to happiness.

7. “Rich Man, Poor Man,” Irwin Shaw

The 1969 drama tells the story of relationships within one family. Particular attention is paid to the story of the fate of two brothers. One managed to get out into the world, which is not surprising, because Rudy was loved in his family and school. He gave the impression of a “good boy”, studied well and behaved exemplary.

Tom, the second brother, was not particularly favored by his parents. The boy had an obnoxious character, was a hooligan and always got into bad stories. Tom chose the boxing field, which brought him neither wealth nor fame. I recommend you watch the brilliant Soviet film adaptation of Irwin Shaw’s unique work. The talent of the author, coupled with the additions of director Arūnas Žebrūnas, will leave an indelible mark on your hearts.

8. “The house in which...”, Mariam Petrosyan

Although officially the main character is a guy named the Smoker, in fact the true central character of Mariam Petrosyan’s novel is an old house. Disabled children found shelter within its walls, and the quality of life inside the boarding school depends only on the favor of the building. A dilapidated building can accept or reject a settler at its own discretion.

Residents of the House respond to nicknames; they are divided into classes depending on their ability to go out into the outside world. The reader gradually learns the inside of the shelter, he is engulfed in a web of mysticism and it becomes impossible to tear himself away from the novel.

9. The Book Thief, Markus Zusak

The setting for the opening events is pre-war Germany. The year is 1939. The Black Reaper is getting more work every day. Death rolled up its sleeves and raised its scythe over the heads of millions.

Not long ago, a widowed woman takes her children, little Liesel and her brother, to their adoptive parents. A disgraced mother hopes to save her offspring from the iron fist of the Nazis. A tragedy happens on the road. The “old woman with a scythe” visits a seriously ill boy and carries him away on dark wings to the next world.

Death turns his attention to nine-year-old Liesel. This event leaves a scar in the girl’s memory. Then the main character ends up on Nebesnaya Street, finds new friends in the form of adoptive parents, neighbor kids and runaway Jews. However, the central focus of the novel is books. The short story talks about the impact the printed word can have on the soul and how it affects a person's life.

10. “Conduit and Shvambrania”, Lev Kassil

You can blame Lev Kassil for his excessive passion for Soviet things, but think for yourself what an author who witnessed the formation and flourishing of the USSR could write about. He deftly managed to tell personal memories of the October Revolution, placing them within the framework of a children's story.

Two brothers Lelya and Osya founded the imaginary state of Shvambrania. The guys populated its vast expanses with adventure lovers, sailors and explorers. The boys themselves are honorary residents of Schwambrania and recognized heroes. The Schwambrans were faced with a bitter reality when they entered the local gymnasium. Strict rules reign within the walls of the educational institution; for any offense you can end up in the terrible Conduit.

Against the backdrop of the socialist revolution, Lelya and Osya grow up, they find friends and gradually reform their imaginary country. The more responsibilities boys have, the less time they have to play. Gradually the guys come to the idea that Shvambrania should be left in the past.

11. “Smilla and her sense of snow”, Peter Hegh

The second book by the Danish author was published in 1992. The narrative, told from a female perspective, brought its creator worldwide fame and significant literary awards.

The main events take place in Copenhagen. Smilla returns from work and sees a little boy on the roof. He wants to jump down, hesitates and falls off the slippery slope. The girl knows the child. His name is Isaiah and he is her neighbor's son. The fact is that the baby was afraid of heights and could not climb onto the roof of his own free will.

Smilla decides to inspect the scene and realizes from footprints in the snow that the child was being followed. She expresses her suspicions to the police, but no one listens to her. The case is closed due to suicide. But this boy was dear to Smilla, the girl wants to find answers to her questions. She reads the snow-white sheet of snow like an open book, and this cover becomes dearer to her than love.

12. "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

The most average family in Virginia has a talented boy. Unfortunately, no one takes little Jess seriously. Mom and dad are constantly busy, trying to feed their large family, older sisters ignore their strange brother, classmates mock the boy, making fun of his poverty. At the beginning of the story, Jess is only friends with her six-year-old sister.

Everything changes with the arrival of the Berk family in the town. An amazing girl Leslie settles next to the main character. With her help, Jess creates the country of Terabithia, the only way into which is through a rope jump across the river. Gradually, the guys expand their fictional state, but an accident will interrupt the tranquil existence of their friends.

13. Peer Gynt, Henrik Ibsen

The dramatic play of the Norwegian poet contains realistic scenes, fantastic adventures, and romantic notes. The author himself believed that the result of his work was unlikely to be accepted by readers outside Scandinavia.

However, the translation of the poem into many European languages refuted the creator’s fears. In addition, Edvard Grieg's stunning music strengthened the position of Peer Gynt and gave it worldwide recognition and overwhelming popularity. The work was repeatedly transferred to television screens and theater stages.

There is nothing better and more pleasant in the world than friendship; excluding friendship from life is the same as depriving the world of sunlight. Cicero

On July 30, International Friendship Day is celebrated all over the world. This is one of the “youngest” holidays; the decision to establish it was adopted by the UN General Assembly only in 2011.

We are sure that for some this day will be an occasion to call old friends or meet a friend whom they have not seen for a long time, or to gather in a large and noisy group. This day is also good. which makes it possible to remember how many wonderful books are dedicated to friendship.

Our selection today contains, in our opinion, 7 of the best works. We all read most of them in our youth, but that doesn’t make them any less relevant. And our list may encourage someone to take a book off the shelf to learn about true friendship.

Alexandr Duma. Three Musketeers

One of the most filmed books in the whole world. A book about love, friendship, loyalty and principles. The adventures of the brave Gascon D'Artagnan and his friends are the dream of any young man.

Suffice it to say that the total circulation of the book is more than 70 million copies!

“It’s time, it’s time, let’s rejoice!”

J.R.R. Tolkien. Lord of the Rings

The epic novel by the English writer J. R. R. Tolkien is the most famous work of the fantasy genre. The Lord of the Rings was written as a single book, but due to its length when first published, it was divided into three parts: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.

The adventures of Frodo and his friends became one of the most famous and popular books of the twentieth century. Subsequently, the story was repeatedly used in board and computer games, and was also filmed by Peter Jackson.

Among other things, The Lord of the Rings took first place in the BBC's 200 Best Books list.

Erich Maria Remarque. Three comrades

The story is about the friendship of three school and then front-line comrades - Robert Lokamp, Gottfried Lenz and Otto Kester. It was the military brotherhood that united three comrades: Robert Lokamp, Otto Kester and Gottfried Lenz.

The relationships between the main characters, as well as Robert’s beloved, against the backdrop of post-war Germany, captivated the hearts of millions of readers.

The heroes of the novel are ready to do anything for the sake of friendship. Despite the death that permeates it, the novel speaks of a thirst for life.

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Jack London. Hearts of three

The novel, written by Jack London shortly before his death, became his fiftieth anniversary.

The novel begins with a preface in which Jack London writes that he took on this work due to the lack of fresh stories for cinema.

The young descendant of the pirate Morgan, who left him a rich inheritance, goes in search of the treasures of his ancestor. On the way, he meets his distant relative, Henry Morgan. Dangerous adventures, unknown lands and love await them.

Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. A Tale of Friendship and Unfriendship

This work is completely uncharacteristic for the Strugatskys, since its target audience is teenagers. This book was the only one they created as children's literature.

It should be noted that the authors themselves rated “The Tale of Friendship and Unfriendship” low. “The main motivating reason was the fact that it was impossible to publish anything serious at that time. That's why we decided to remake the old script into a fairy tale for children of high school age. Accordingly, this is how this fairy tale has always been treated: as an unwanted and unloved child.” – Boris Strugatsky later recalled.

After all, friendship is the brightest thing in our life.

But a true friend is a treasure that must be protected. We decided to compile a list of wonderful books about true friendship that does not tolerate prejudices and stereotypes. About friendship that is capable of anything.

Perhaps the first book that comes to mind when it comes to friendship. The story of three school and then front-line comrades - Robert Lokamp, Gottfried Lenz and Otto Kester, unfolding against the backdrop of post-war Germany. The heroes of the novel constantly turn to the military past. But don't be scared. This is not a story about war.

This is the story of a generation of people ground by the millstones of war. At the age of eighteen they went to the front, only to never return at all or return devastated and defeated, like Lokamp, Kester, Lenz. They have seen the worst things in this life, and now they are trying to find at least something beautiful, to find something worth living for. Robert finds the meaning of his life in the beautiful, graceful and charismatic Patricia, who becomes for Lokamp not only the love of his life, but also a true and faithful comrade.

Why read: This is one of the most amazing books by Erich Maria Remarque. You will laugh while your heart breaks in pain. And cry when the main characters joke. You will live this story, truly feel it, and it will stay with you forever.