Discuss the representation of the generation of fathers in Turgenev’s novel “Fathers and Sons”
morals of the gentry despite their high ideals and ideologies of class. As Nikolai is initially
ashamed of his affair and illegitimate son, offering to hide Fenichka while Bazarovs stays, he
later transforms and decides to marry her. The wedding between these two
suggests Turgenev's optimism for Russia's future. (Jahn, 1977)
-Turgenev concluding that in some way, the old generation will find its place???,
Negative attitude towards the younger generation is only represented by Pyotr.
As Vyashnikova finds, "One of the novel's major themes is that it is the children's fate to
become like their fathers."
However, Nikolais ability to feel fulfilment in nature and love, to enjoy music and arts is
something that in a way, makes him the hero of the novel. He together with changed arkadii
is capable to enjoy and lead a life fulfilment, unlike others.
While Nikolai is a man of the forties, Pavel is seemingly more a man of the 30s - similar to
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