PROVIDENTIAL INTERPRETATION OF THE UNIVERSE IN V. HUGO'S EPIC NOVEL «LES MISERABLES»

Abstract

Aim. The article aims to reveal the relationship between the past, present, and future in the fate of the characters of V. Hugo's epic novel «Les Miserables». Methodology. The corpus of text is analyzed. The article deals for the first time with the question of Providence in relation to V. Hugo's epic novel «Les Miserables». The object of the study is 27 examples of the use of this word in a particular context. Methods of observation, description and generalization are used in the analysis of text material. Results. According to the study results, it is concluded that the scientific novelty consists in the philosophical and religious justification of the influence of Providence on the behavior of characters. According to the study results, it was found that Providence, as Such, manifests itself in the form of warning signs, as well as in the close relationship of deterministic events. Its action is aimed at creating conditions for the life of the characters to develop safely. Research implications. The research results contribute to the study of the work V. Hugo. They can be used for lectures and seminars.

Keywords

• рrovidence
• fate
• epic novel «Les Miserables»
• dualism of the world