(347 words) Roman I.A. Goncharov's “Oblomov” contains a conflict of worldviews between two characters - Ilya Ilyich Oblomov and Andrei Ivanovich Shtolts. They have a clear opposite in character and in life values.
Ilya Ilyich Oblomov from childhood grew in abundance. His family lived with their outlook on life. Their main concern was only delicious food and a good sleep, they did not want to think about anything else. So they lived day after day, year after year. Since childhood, parents accustomed their son to inaction and lack of initiative. They tried not to let the boy out of the house so that he could not harm himself. They also did not let go to school, trying to leave home warm and quiet. So, Ilya Oblomov grew up a lazy and passive person. He is absolutely helpless in everyday affairs and infantile.
The opposite of Oblomov is his friend Andrei Ivanovich Shtolts. From childhood he was accustomed to independence and hard work. The family at Stolz was not rich, so from an early age he worked. The boy’s mother taught him literature and writing, developing spiritual education in him. In this way, the parents wanted to instill in their son a responsibility for his own well-being. So, Stolz grew up a strong and active person. He is successful and indispensable in a business environment where he is highly regarded.
Despite the difference between the two characters, Oblomov and Stolz are connected by a strong friendship. They are similar among themselves by common features - kindness, honesty and decency. But the main thing is that both can not give up their own position in life. Oblomov, accustomed to peace and a good life in Oblomovka, can not move away from this order. Also, Stolz, accustomed to activity and activity, always seeks to do something everywhere. Even in his friend, he tries to develop a sense of mobility and a desire to do something. Both of them are hostages of their lifestyle, which was formed in early childhood: Ilya cannot leave the sofa, just like Andrei is unable to stop.
Using examples of images of Ilya Oblomov and Andrei Stolz, the author showed the reader the difference in the fate of the characters who received different education. Stolz’s development helped him to succeed and only go forward. Oblomov, accustomed to peace and comfort, holds on to his past. He wants to stay in his own dream, where he will dream of his estate and heavenly life. Each of them believes that this order of life is correct and conscious.
