(321 words) Maria Mironova - the main character of the novel A.S. Pushkin's "Captain's Daughter." Like most heroines of the writer's works, Masha is the embodiment of the female ideal. She personifies meekness, spirituality and strength of a Russian woman.
At the first meeting with the heroine, she appears as an ordinary Russian girl: "..year of eighteen, chubby, ruddy, with light brown hair, smoothly combed over the ears ..". The absence of any unusually expressive features in Masha's appearance emphasizes her sincere simplicity and purity.
Further, until Peter himself meets the captain’s daughter, he draws her portrait based on the opinions of others. So, Shvabrin described Masha as a fool nearby, and the captain called her a coward, who “will tremble with a shotgun”. When Grinev personally gets acquainted with Masha, he reveals in her a prudent and sensitive nature with an angelic voice, not a cowardly manger, but a pure soul.
As the action develops, the novel reveals the diversity of the character of Masha Mironova. In her life there were many obstacles to a happy future with Peter: the execution of her parents, Shvabrin’s attempts to force her to marry him, and Grinev’s arrest. It is at these turning points that the best Machine traits are manifested. Decisiveness, courage and a desire to help her beloved lead her to the Empress, whom she, unaware of the high title of her new acquaintance, honestly talks about Peter's misfortune. At this moment, revealed the strong character of the modest Masha Mironova.
If at first it may seem that Alexander Sergeyevich is a little dismissive of the main heroine of the novel, then after revealing the image of Masha, the reader observes what tender feelings the author has for this character. Masha Mironova, like any heroine of Pushkin’s works, is reverently loved by the author. He sends her difficult trials, which, he is sure, she will overcome and open for the reader in a new way. Pushkin protects her, cherishes her and presents her as a strong Russian girl, capable of selfless love and decisive actions.
The image of Maria Mironova is the image of an ideal Russian girl. In a modest, simple shell hides strength, stamina and a noble soul. Throughout the novel, the image of the captain’s daughter blooms and grows in front of the reader - from a shy bird, Masha turns into a bold eagle, ready for anything to save her beloved.
