The Golovlyov Family

Main Ideas

• Critique of serfdom and its consequences for Russian society.
• Depiction of the moral decay and degradation of the nobility.
• The theme of family relationships and their destruction under the influence of selfishness and immorality.
• The problem of spiritual emptiness and hypocrisy in society.
• Exploration of human nature through the lens of greed, deceit, and hypocrisy.
• Portrayal of personal tragedy in the face of social injustice and hopelessness.