Old Woman Izergil

Main Ideas

• Reflections on the meaning and powerlessness of human life through the images and fates of the characters in the stories
• Recreation of the image of a strong and wise woman who influences people's destinies and holds secret knowledge
• Depiction of Maxim Gorky's philosophical views on the laws of fate and the moral aspects of human life
• Exploration of the dilemma between good and evil, between self-sacrifice and personal happiness
• Acknowledgment of mysticism and superstitions in the lives of ordinary people, as well as their influence on consciousness and behavior