Discuss the representation of the generation of fathers in Turgenev’s novel “Fathers and Sons”
sentimentality. Also noticeable in this scene is the use of diminutive forms when portraying
Nikolai -" ", " " that belittle
Nikolai as a serious man and portray that the owner is "not a part of the adult world" (Bialyi
1968:13). The portrayal of rather clumsy and non-adult continues in Chapter 4 where Nikolai
" ". All in all, the first impression of the older
generation is rather naïve, yet unserious.
As chapter 3 embarks, the koliaska moves towards the poorly managed Kirsanov estate,
Marino, which is a reflection of Nikolai's lack of practical and organizational abilities.
Nikolai himself says that " ." And
truly, there is no improvement - there's " ,
... , ,
- ,
". The peasantry is poor and disobedient "
". In chapter 4, it is described that even Nikolais best efforts do not bare
fruits " , ,
". Witnessing this situation makes Arkdays heart
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