Female images in the prose of L. Ulitskaya
In our research work we considered transformation of the female image in the prose of L. E. Ulitskaya. The peculiarities of the classic literature female characters and the realities of the late XX - the beginning of XXI centuries way of life are reflected in the prose and therefore manifested in the contradictory images developed by the writer. On the basis of the research undertaken we conclude that L. Ulitskaya created the system of characters drawing on the tradition of the earlier literature. The female images in the prose of L. E. Ulitskaya are substantial; they possess complex mental organization. In Lyudmila Evgenievna’s works the motifs of family and home dominate. The writer conducts her characters (main and secondary) through the ordeal of love. Thus, L. E. Ulitskaya has created an entire system of characters throughout the pages of her works. They live, fight for the individual happiness, create their families. In general Lyudmila Evgenievna’s works can be regarded as a search for happiness, struggle for it. The tragic denouements of the literary works show us that one must not strive for happiness, some phantom dream but should realize that the moment will never happen again and that one should enjoy every minute of his/her life.