Fathers and Sons

Main Ideas

• Generational conflict: the confrontation between the older generation (fathers) and the younger generation (sons), highlighting their differences in worldview and life values.
• Nihilism: the philosophy of rejecting all accepted norms and values, represented by the main character Yevgeny Bazarov.
• Love and relationships: an exploration of various forms of love and their impact on people, including romantic love, family bonds, and friendship.
• Social change: a reflection of the social and political changes in mid-19th century Russia, including issues of serfdom and reform.
• Personal development: the internal changes and growth of characters, their struggle with their own beliefs and prejudices.