During Russia's transition from a feudal to a capitalist system, Goncharov created a protagonist, who is still considered as one of the most famous representatives of idleness. Although many consider Oblomov as a lazy man, this is not the case. It is necessary to take into consideration, that idleness among the nobles in the 19th century was something completely normal. Idleness does not mean, that you do nothing, but that you use your time unproductively, which some sociologists equate with free time. It is also necessary to point out Oblomovka and Oblomovism, which keep the protagonist in shackles. It is a place without worries, problems, gluttony; a place where peace reigns and people have time to introspect. Capitalist society, which encourages a fast, impersonal rhythm of life, does not support this calm way of living. That is why Oblomov at the end of the novel decays. Capitalism does not accept boredom and idleness, but it is aware, that the workforce needs rest to be able to do its work. Therefore capitalism allows people to deal with controlled surface and deep boredom, but not with fundamental (like, for example, Oblomov).
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