Some of the characters in Caucasian Chalk Circle have ensure that family members do not matter as long as their comfortability is not compromised.Some go to such an extend of killing their own blood relations just to have access to power which eventually will lead them to controlling resources.
Natella Abashwili irresponsibly abandons her son,Michael ,when she is fleeing from the palace.She is more concerned with her material possession.She had earlier on complained that her husband,the Governor,only does things for Michael.Before fleeing she harasses the maids about her dresses.She is more pre-occupied by what she can carry along and only occasionally mentions her son 's name.This clearly shows that her material thirst overrides her motherly instincts at such times when the hapless Michael is vulnerable to the marauding soldiers.
Natella Abashwili is more interested in inheritance written in Michael's name.At the court session when Grusha is arraigned before Judge Adzak for abducting Michael,Natella,through her lawyer reveals her true intention of her dire need of taking Michael back ,Her second lawyer states categorically that Natella's husband's estates is closed to her as it is tied to her son.She cannot do anything without Michael and she can not even pay her lawyers.Despite being Michael's biological mother,she dearly needs him for what the governor has left behind in his son's name.
Lavrenti Vashnadze,Grusha Vashanadze's brother,says nothing about the mistreatment that his sister undergoes from his wife,Aniko. After risking her life for Michael,Grusha expects warm reception from her brother.The singer tells us how Grusha expects to receive a warm embrace from her brother and sister in law.The singer further shows us what Lavrenti has acquired courtesy of Aniko her wife.Though Grusha is described as ill from walking,Lavrenti and his wife Aniko torment her with so many questions,simply because she has a child. Lavrenti does not come to her defense when Aniko gives her cold reception.The singer refers to him as 'cowardly brother' and Grusha advice's Michael that they have to make themselves as little cockroaches in the house to be forgotten..Lavrenti disposes her sister off by looking for someone,the dying man Jussup to marry her,since he fears Aniko his wife the source of his comfort ability.
The fat prince,Arzen Kazbeki,plots and overthrows his brother,Governor George Abashwili. The fat prince is motivated by lust for power.The fat prince together with other capitals meet at the capital to plot on how to overthrow the Grand Duke and other governors.At the command of the fat prince ,the soldiers refuse to take orders from the Adjutant and soon the soldiers get hold of the governor and slaughter him.The fat prince and the drunken soldier cowardly carry the governors head on a lance and nail it on the palace door.The fat prince is interested in power at the expense of his brothers life.
Mother in law(the peasant woman),Jussup's mother is purely after money she will get from Laverenti marrying Grusha to the 'dying' Jussup. Laverenti arranges for marriage for Grusha to stop people asking questions about the father of the baby.She hires a cheap monk instead of a priest to avoid paying a lot.
In conclusion,in all that we undertake ,we should never forget that blood is thicker than water.
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Introduction
Family members should always be there for one another especially during hard times. This is not usually the case. Some abandon, close family members during hard times for personal gain.
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(i) Natella Abashwili abandons her son Michael when she is fleeing from the palace because of the marauding soldiers after the assassination of her husband.
She was more concerned with her material possessions.
She is preoccupied with what clothes she will carry.
Even tells one of her maid to put Michael down so that she can fetch the little saffron colored boots from the bedroom. (pg. 24-25, 92)
Material thirst overrides her motherly instinct and helpless Michael is left behind.
(ii) Lavrent Vashnadze, Grusha’s brother, does not protect his sister from the mistreatment she undergoes from his wife Aniko that is after arduous trek through a challenging journey that is full of danger. After risking her life,Grusha had expected a warm reception from her brother.
Though Grusha is ill from the walking she is given a cold reception by Lavrenti and Aniko. They torment her with many unnecessary questions simply because she has a child.
Lavrenti does not come to her defense when Aniko gives Grusha a hostile treatment.
Singer refers to him as the cowardly brother.
Grusha advices little Michael that they need to make themselves as small as cockroaches so as to remain unnoticed.
Lavrenti disposes of the sister by arranging a marriage to a “dying” Jussup since he fears annoying Aniko because she is the owner of the land she and Lavrent live on. (pgs. 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
(iii) The Fat Prince Arsen Kazbekiplots and overthrows his brother Georgi Abashwili. As a brother, the Fat Prince is supposed to be a confidant who should always protect his brother, something he fails to do but plots with others to kill him.
The Fat Prince is motivated by greed for power.
The fat prince and other princes meet in the capital and plot how to overthrow the Grand Duke and other governors.
At the command of the Fat Prince the palace guards refuse to take orders from The Adjutant and soon the soldiers get hold of the governor and he is beheaded.
He later carries his head on a lance and has it pinned at the door.
(iv) Jussup’s mother is purely after the money she will get from Lavrenti for allowing the sickly Jussup marry Grusha.
The peasant woman readily accepts to marry off her dying son at a fee and when she hears that Grusha has a child, she raises her fee to six hundred piasters from the initial four hundred.
She hires a cheap monk instead of a priest to preside over the wedding since she does not want to pay a lot of money for a real priest.
She takes advantage of her “dying son’s condition” to enrich herself (pg. 48, 49)
She wishes that the expenses she has incurred could also take care of the funeral (wedding cum funeral).
(v) Natela’s later interest in Michael is purely selfish. It is not out of motherly love.She fails the test of motherhood at the time Michael is in rags, a time motherly instincts should have taken over. She harms him when she pulls him out of the circle .Natella Abashwili is more interested in inheritance which is in Michael’s name.
At the court session, when Grusha is arraigned before Judge Azdak for abducting Michael, Natella through her lawyer, reveals her true intention for wanting Michael back- which is to access the late Governor’s estate.
Her second lawyer states categorically that Georgi’s estates are closed to her as they are tied to Michael. She cannot access it without having Michael or even pay her lawyers (pg. 92, 97)
(vi) The Fat Prince pursues Michael with intention of having him killed. This is not what is expected of an uncle especially after a boy’s father has been killed and his mother has abandoned him.
He also sends iron shirts after Michael, his nephew, and even offers a reward for the person who would lead to the capture the boy.
He wants him killed so as to consolidate his power.
He is abusive- calls him a brat.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we should always put family members in consideration at all times. We should never forget that blood is thicker than water.
marto answered the question on October 6, 2017 at 06:31