MODAL MEANINGS AND MEANS OF THEIR EXPRESSION IN THE SPEECH OF MANILOV AND NOZDREV (IN THE POEM “DEAD SOULS” BY N.V. GOGOL)

Abstract

In the article on the material of N. Gogol’s poem “Dead Souls” the modal meanings and means of their realization in the speech of the landlords Manilov and Nozdrev are considered. The system of modal means (in this work: modal particles, modal words, modal combinations and forms of grammar mood) is established. The specific features of such means in the speech of each of the characters and the connection between the peculiarities of the repertoire of modal means and the characteristics of the artistic images of the heroes is revealed. This allows to identify the peculiarities of the poem, which is important for its understanding and translation into other languages. Based on the analysis of the text, using the data from dictionaries, typical particles, modal words and combinations for Manilov’s and then Nozdrev’s speech are established, their frequency is assessed, and the key meanings that each of the characters realizes in communication are highlighted. At the functional level, the commonality of the use of modal words and forms of mood in the speech of these characters is established.