Discuss the representation of the generation of fathers in Turgenev’s novel “Fathers and Sons”
somewhat descriptive of the ideals represented by the gentry romanticism, aesthetic virtues,
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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