Discuss the representation of the generation of fathers in Turgenev’s novel “Fathers and Sons”
disagreement between Pavel and nihilism that he states for the whole fathers generation that
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(.).}". Noticable is Turgenevs use of satire when sketching Pavel (eg his French
accent). his English sink as a sign of "progeress" (albeit the doors in Marino do not close).
Freeborn (1960:104) notes, that "for Pavel civilization is an aristocratic principle, a priceless
artistic and cultural heritage far removed from the mundanities of economics". The traditional
values are irrelevant to the peoples basic (economic) needs.
Bazarov gives a harsh evaluation to Nikolai as " .
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omitted to the generation of 1840s the fathers - is the sentimentality and overly romantic
feelings that contrast strongly with that of the new men of the 1960s.
Nikolai is depicted as sentimental and dreamy as he awaits his son. He ponders long in his
thoughts, and sighs overly emotionally "... .
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