Ivan Sergeevich is a classic of Russian literature. The novel "Fathers and Sons" was written in the 60s of the 19th century. In this work, the writer touches on one of the main topics of that time - nihilism. After the release of the book, the main character Bazarov becomes an example to follow the youth. Even in our time, the image of Bazarov resonates in many hearts. To understand why, refer to the analysis of the novel, and now in front of you is a very brief summary of the work “Fathers and Sons” for the reader's diary.
(602 words) The story of the novel begins with a meeting with Nikolai Petrovich Kirsanov, a landowner of about forty years. He had a beautiful wife, with whom they lived soul to soul, spent all the time together and loved each other. But she died, leaving her husband alone.
12 years have passed since the death of his wife, 1859. Spring. The hero is very excited, waiting for his son Arkady from the university, which he just graduated from. Strong hugs of father and son, and then they are introduced to a novice doctor - Bazarov. It is characterized by high growth, a long thin face with a wide forehead, large greenish eyes and sandy-colored hair. He spoke lazily and haughtily with a calm smile.
On the way home, the conversation between the son and father did not go quite smoothly. Nikolai Petrovich told his son about Fenechka, a young woman of about twenty-three, who now lives with him. Arkady calmly accepted the news, but reacted a bit arrogantly.
A man of about forty-five, of medium height, gray-haired, stood waiting outside the house. Pavel Petrovich Kirsanov joyfully met his nephew and greeted Bazarov coldly.
The guest began the morning with a search for a frog. He wanted to study its internal structure. He asked two boys from the yard to find a frog. He disposed to ordinary people, although he treated them casually. The morning of Arkady and his father began with a frank conversation and with an acquaintance with Fenechka. Further, the narrative proceeds to the main theme of the novel - nihilism. At breakfast, Uncle Arkady pulls Eugene into a discussion. The young man talks about his beliefs: the supremacy of science, the insignificance of art, the non-recognition of authorities and indifference to traditional values (family, career, wealth). His opponent says that you cannot live without principles.
The sixth chapter begins with a story about the past of Pavel Kirsanov. An officer with a great future, handsome, surrounded by the attention of women. That's what they said about him then. Everything changed after a relationship with the secular lioness R. Their separation devastated him.
Pavel Petrovich again attacks Bazarov, the dispute begins. They cannot understand each other. Then the acquaintance of the young, beautiful and rich widow of Odintsova Anna and Evgeny Bazarov takes place. The hero became interested in her. Arkady thinks he is in love with Anna. She is attracted to Bazarov. Odintsova invites them to visit. There they meet Anna's sister, Katya. Arkady spends time with her. Bazarov, however, realizes that he is in love with Anna. Although he does not recognize "romanticism," feelings clearly awakened in him. After painful hesitation, Eugene is still recognized as a lover. She comes to the conclusion that peace is still the best. At one time, she married by calculation, in order to ensure a secure future for herself and her sister. Now the heroine values freedom most of all.
The hero does not want to give in to his feelings and goes home. Bazarov concludes that relationships are complete nonsense. At home, he spends only two days, as the custody of his parents bores him. Soon he returns to the Kirsanovs house.
He is so bored that he decides to “play” with Fenichka. “Games” lead to a kiss, witnessed by Pavel Petrovich. He challenges Bazarov to a duel. The main character slightly injures Pavel Petrovich and himself provides him with first aid. The duel led Uncle Arkady to beg his brother to marry Fenechka (he used to be against the girl of peasant origin).
Bazarov loses the last hope of Anna’s reciprocity, does not stand this and finally leaves his friend and lover. Arkady was upset by Bazarov’s last words that he was “a little liberal gentleman,” but this disorder quickly goes away. He opens his heart to Katya, she reciprocates.
Eugene is home again. “Kills” boredom, forgetting about science, talking with peasants. The hero dies, having infected, having cut himself during the autopsy of a typhoid patient.
Before death, he asks Odintsova to come to him and say goodbye. Six months after his death, Arkady and Katya, his father and Fenechka play weddings. Everyone lives his own life. Only his parents come to Bazarov’s grave.
