(275 words) Probably only the lazy did not write about love, its miraculous properties, power, influence on the human soul. She can make a difference in our lives. It does not make sense to re-describe all the charm of this feeling. But it is worth mentioning the magical ability of love to unite people, which is described in the novel "Quiet Don".
The impressive part of the action of the novel by M. Sholokhov takes place during the most disunity of Russian society. The revolution and civil war created an insurmountable gulf between the closest people. On different sides of the front are friends, brothers, lovers. Bloody horror seizes the Cossacks, makes them forget about everything except hatred of ideological enemies, cruelty, anger. In this hell, only love is a powerful consolidating force. She reminds them for what it is worth living, fighting. After the war, devastation and hatred, love remains, which gives strength to build a new, bright, peaceful life.
For example, in the novel a lot of attention is paid to the love line of Gregory and Aksigny. But, in my opinion, the relationship between Dunyasha Melikhova and Mishka Kosheva is much more important and symbolic. They are the symbol of overcoming hatred and enmity through love. The scene looks very strong when Mishka comes to marry the younger Melikhova, she knows that he is guilty of the death of her brother, but love is stronger than a sense of revenge. Their happy union also helps to survive the death of the son of Ilyinichna, who resigns herself to the choice of her daughter and overcomes her hostility in order to create a new family.
Of course, the role of love in a novel is not limited solely to the unification of people. Thanks to this feeling, the heroes become more humane, kinder, draw strength, find the meaning to live and fight. But taking into account the historical context of the work and the symbolism of many storylines, I want to stop my attention precisely on the union of the warring parties. After all, the real goal of revolution and civil war is not destruction, but the creation of a new world. And this creation is impossible without unity and love.
