|
|
This is only a preview of the paper
Click here to register and get the full text.
Existing members click here to login
|
|
|
Why Bazarov in Turgenev’s Novel Fathers and Sons
It is evident that Turgenev had a purpose when throwing such a unique and shapely character as Bazarov in Fathers and Sons. To truly be able to understand this purpose of Turgenev, it is important to comprehend the character traits of Bazarov and what these traits bring to the table. Also as equally as important as comprehending Bazarov, is the understanding of Turgenev’s theme behind the book. By analyzing these two things and focusing on how they contribute to each other in the novel, one can more readily understand why Turgenev chose Bazarov.
The plot of Bazarov:
The novel opens up to the young college graduate, Arkady Nikolaevich Kirsanov, returning home from school to visit his father. Arkady doesn’t come alone but rather brings a young friend along with him, Bazarov, whom he met while at school. From the beginning of the novel, Turgenev portrays Bazarov in such a way to show his strong character. Bazarov has a high self esteem and carries himself very appropriately. ... Due to this mind set of thought of Bazarov, he has little tolerance for the arts of the world. In an argument with Pavel Petrovich, Bazarov clearly presents his stand on the issue, “A descent chemist is twenty times more useful than any poet. ...
Pavel Petrovich, the uncle of Arkady, is very suspicious of Bazarov and his mode of thinking. Through many conversations between these two we learn more of Bazarov’s new way of thinking. Eventually the concept of Nihilism is introduced into the novel as the keystone behind Bazarov’s rational thought process:
Aristocratism, liberalism, progress, principles, just think, how many foreign .
Approximate Word count = 1363
Approximate Pages = 5.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
|
|
|
|