Old World Landowners

Main Ideas

• Depiction of the patriarchal life of old-world landowners, their lifestyle and customs.
• The theme of love and fidelity in marriage, exemplified by the relationship between Afanasy Ivanovich and Pulkheria Ivanovna.
• Showcasing the simplicity and kindness of the main characters, their sincerity and purity of heart.
• Contrast between the calm, measured life of the old-world landowners and the changes occurring in society.
• The theme of loneliness and loss, especially after the death of one spouse.
• Critique of isolation and seclusion, which lead to a detachment from real life and progress.