Ivan Turgenev’s picture of Russia in the book ‘Fathers and Sons’ provides an illuminating impression of Russian life and culture, and gives the reader the opportunity to gain sufficient knowledge of the way Russian society functioned at that time. The relations between men and women are somewhat interposed with the relations between the upper and lower classes. Likewise, the relationships between parents and children were also covered with the other themes and the connection between the three themes was distinct. The relationship that Nicholas Petrovich had with Fenichka is a notable example of a scenario where major themes coincide.
Fenichka, a peasant girl, is introduced into Nicolai’s house and becomes his lover and bears him a son. Nicholas was somewhat ashamed of living with his own and familiarly with his servant, for which he found it necessary to excuse his son Arcadius when he came to visit him. Arcadius seemed to understand his father’s opinion about Fenichka, and he did not disapprove of the relationship, as is clear when Arcadius says, “But, Dad, you seem to be apologizing…Why are you apologizing?” From this it is clear that Arcadius had the greatest respect for his father what nature if Nicholas’ relationship with Fenichka Arcadius insisted showing his to vote for the fathers in the elections. Arcady and Nicholas have a very close relationship and they love each other, this probably contributed to the acceptance of Fenichka and Mitya’s brother Arcady. This is also evident when Arcadius recognizes his brother, and said, “But you did not tell me that I had a brother.
Turgenev provides a clear picture of the relations between the upper and lower classes and shows how changes in Russian society have affected the way. in which slaves were held by their masters. Nicholas divided his land and leased it to his former servants through a modernist system of inheritance management. He also seemed to struggle with the administration of affairs and servants; many of whom did not pay. Nevertheless, Nicholas remained here in consideration of his behavior. Bazarov, an upper class citizen and friend of Arcadia, quite calm with the servants and quite well related seemed to despise the nobility and to have more affinity towards the slaves and to be reciprocated. (21) This is shown when he was looking for frogs, and taught the country boys with delight about his discoveries, and referring them to their curiosity as philosophers.
In truth, Bazarov was more attached to the dowry than to the aristocrats, whom they call the despised Paul Petrovich. Bazarov is very close to Fenichka who also felt comfortable around him. Fenichka loved Bazarov and he loved her, and according to the novel, “He was not ashamed to caress the child in his presence.” (174) This friendship relationship between Fenichka and Bazarov shows how the upper lines of the lower order and declined. male and female relationship themes in the book since Bazarov finally falls for Fenichka when he kisses her in the tree.
The relations between the upper and lower orders are still evident in the closeness between Bazarov and Nikolai’s servants at the time of his arrival and also at his departure. When he came to Mary, “the slaves became attached to him, even though he mocked them, they felt that he was one of them and not a ‘master’.”
Peasant Peter, upon learning of Bazarov’s final departure from Kirsanov’s domain, witnessed the duel between Bazarov and Paul, wept on Bazarov’s shoulder while Dunyasha fled to the rock to hide her feelings. (192/3)
The relationship between the upper and lower classes seems to be friendly in relation to Bazarov and Vassily Ivanich’s father. who also show immense interest in their servants. In fact, the peasants’ respect for Bazarov can be directly affected by the way his parents treated the peasants. Therefore, the report is also linked to parents and children, here and the two themes coincide when Bazarov often sees his father’s concern. and they affected the peasants in the same way that Bazarov himself treated the peasants. An example of this appears in history, when “Once before his father his leg was bound.” Of course, Cassily Ivanich was a doctor and was Bazarov, but clearly caring about how his father made the peasant towers indelible in Bazarov.
According to Turgenev, “On occasion, Bazarov would go for a walk in the village and, in his usual playful tone, engage some peasant in conversation.” Likewise, Vassily Ivanich took great care of a dying peasant who had contracted typhus. Vassily was taken to a nursing home and according to the book, “Vassily expressed his regret that it had happened to anyone who had medical advice. ( 225).
Apart from Nicolai’s relationship with Fenichka, other relationships between man and woman throughout the book were also of a complicated nature, but less so. The relationship between Anna Sergeyevna and D. Odintzov, for example, was a rich man in his middle-aged and a poor woman. According to Turgenev’s account, he fell in love with her and, agreeing to become his wife, lived with her for six years, and bequeathed her his entire fortune. Paul Petrovich’s relationship with the Princess is proven to be murky and strained as he has unsuccessfully wooed her for many years. He lived in end regretting that he had wasted the best years of his life in pursuit of a woman who no longer cared.
The relationship between Arcadia and Katya is very interesting and graphically illustrates the normal aspect of relationships between a man and a woman. Katya and Arcadia are both young and at first have no interest in each other, but the changes proceed as the story goes. At the beginning of Arcday, Anna, Katya’s sister, was acting in her twenty-nine years Anna Sergeyevna. However, after spending time spending and sharing interests with Katya Arcadia falls in love and proposes to her as well. The relationship between Arcadia and Katya stands out as a memorable and significant relationship between men and women in the book, because both of their love was so pure and natural and represents a more balanced and normal aspect of relationships between men and women. Book.
The marriage of both father and son at the end of the book is quite significant in that it provides a sense of serenity and closure to the story. The father finally does the right thing when he takes the advice of his brothers and marries Fenichka and Arcadia, he finds his lot in life when he marries Katya. She turns out to be the one who really shaped his character and sense of self and confesses it to him after Bazarov loses his closeness to his mentor and instead becomes closer to her. In summary, the links between the topics discussed in the book show how the relationships between each character contribute to the overall development of the story, which is depicted in the lives of the characters, and how it relates to the development of Russian society.
Notes:
Turgenev, Ivan. “Fathers and Sons.”
