Analyzing the image of women at war in Russian literature of the XIX century

The subject of the research is the portrayal of women in war in 19th-century Russian literature. The objects of the research are female characters in the works of L.N. Tolstoy, A.S. Pushkin, F.M. Dostoevsky, and N.V. Gogol. The author examines various aspects of the topic, such as the multifaceted roles of women, their symbolic significance, and the impact of war on their social status and value systems. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of female images in the context of military conflicts, their transformation from traditional keepers of the hearth to active participants in historical events. This article analyzes the portrayal of women in war in 19th-century Russian literature, exploring the multifaceted roles of female characters and their symbolic significance during times of upheaval. The study employs methods of comparative analysis, psychological and symbolic approaches. The author uses historical and cultural context to interpret female images in war. The research reveals that women in war are not only keepers of the hearth but also courageous, independent individuals embodying the national spirit. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the comprehensive analysis of female images in war, which allows us to identify their role not only as secondary characters but also as symbols of national spirit and historical memory. The study emphasizes that female characters become an important part of the national historical narrative, symbolizing resilience, sacrifice, and moral strength in the face of wartime upheavals. The analysis helps to understand the evolution of societal perceptions of women in the 19th century, their awareness of their own identity, and the impact of war on their social status and value systems. Women in war are not only supporters of men but also an essential part of national memory and historical narrative.

XIX century, Russian literature, war, female image, self-identification, national spirit, tragedy, social status, symbolic significance, psychological analysis