In the work of N.V. The appearance of the character, the portrait, is not described in detail by Gogol, and his character traits and qualities are revealed in his actions and in the special lifestyle of the protagonist.
Taras Bulba is a prosperous Cossack of advanced years, who spent his whole life in battles. However, he gives his sons to study in bursa.
This extraordinary Cossack also has a craving for alcohol, which does not bother him at all, since he can not get drunk and quickly sober up after drinking, if necessary.
Physically, Taras is strong and strong. This is a tall, healthy man with a thick gray mustache and hair. It is covered with scars from saber blows and cuts, but this does not prevent a healthy blush from walking on his cheeks. How specifically is Taras, the author did not write. Due to his frequent and regular absence, his wife sees him only a few times a year. And nothing more is known about him after he left home for the war. And due to his age, skills and rage in battle, he deserves the respect of his comrades and success.
Taras is a rude, quick-tempered man, and not only in relation to his enemies, but also to his family - for example, he beat his wife. He is a cruel, vengeful and vindictive person, and at the same time persistent, brave and courageous. Taras courageously endured the hardships of military life. He killed everyone who stood up against him. He killed hard and mercilessly. And he cannot but avenge the Poles for the death of the eldest son of Ostap.
However, strangely enough, Taras Bulba - believes in God, he is Orthodox. And in the work he goes to war with the Poles for faith. And this reveals the nature of Taras: his immense and stubborn stubbornness led to great losses of the Cossacks, making the siege of the Polish fortress city all the more meaningless.
From this we also see that the protection of the native people, the land is the main thing in the life of Taras. This is what leads him to the murder of the youngest son of Andriy, who betrayed the Cossacks. For this, Taras did not forgive him, therefore, he killed, like any enemy or traitor.
Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that Taras Bulba was a generally recognized leader and brave chieftain among the Cossacks of the Zaporizhzhya Sich. His organizational qualities and abilities are undeniable; he is a brave and talented colonel, warrior and patriot.
But for the hero, the purpose of his life was military campaigns, battles, victories, and the family remained in the background. Almost one wife raised her sons, and she only got his rudeness, mockery and cruelty.
Carried away by the siege of Dubno, the purpose of which was to teach the young Cossacks military affairs - to hold a siege of the city, the Cossack army could not defend their lands. Wife of Taras dies at the hands of the Poles. The eldest son of Ostap is executed. As a result, Taras Bulba is left alone, and so absurdly captured by the Poles from the cradle, he dies a terrible death, being the last of his kind.
Black Swan
