Female images in the novel "Fathers and Sons": semantic and artistic significance

The novel "Fathers and Sons" is always regarded as antinigilistic or a novel about the dispute of generations. At the same time, the images are attracted to the images of Arkady Kirsanov, Pavel Petrovich and Bazarov. Few consider women's images. In Turgenev's novel "Fathers and Sons" their role is significant enough. In total in the novel we see five basic images: Fenechka, Odintsova, her sister, Bazarov's mother Arina Vlasyevna and Kukshina.

Evdoksya Kukshina

Female images in the novel "Fathers and Sons" perform different functions. Eudoxia Kukshina at first sight can not cause anything other than antipathy. Firstly, she is casually dressed, untidy, with disheveled hair. Secondly, she behaves defiantly. It seems that she does not know anything about proprieties. But most of all, her desire to appear advanced and advanced is outraged. She pretends to be knowledgeable in all areas of modern science and philosophy. In fact, her knowledge is superficial. Bazarov sees this immediately. Her friend Sitnikov is as pathetic as she is. These two heroes are pseudo-nihilists. Turgenev draws the image of Kukshina to reduce the level of perception of nihilism as a direction. If those are his representatives, will they go far? Even Bazarov himself begins to doubt the correctness of his convictions. People like Kukshina and Sitnikova can undermine the authority of any teaching. How powerful is the contrast between the image of the ubiquitous, babbling nonsense of Kukshina with the noble figure of Odintsov.

Anna Odintsova

With her, Eugene Bazarov met at a ball in the city. If you classify female images in the novel "Fathers and Sons" in importance, then the image of Odintsova should take first place. She impresses with her grace, calmness, royal posture. Her look is full of intelligence. That is why Bazarov immediately pays attention to it. However, afterwards the reader is convinced that Odintsov's coldness is not only external, it is also too rational and in fact. So, Bazarov, a cynic who denies all kinds of attachments between people, falls in love. He talks with Odintsov for a long time, finds clever ideas in her speeches , he is really interested in this woman. Odintsova allows us to identify the inner conflict in the soul of the protagonist, from this point of view, her image is very significant. Bazarov's mind contradicts his feelings. Nihilism does not justify itself, ideas turn out to be erroneous.

Why did their relationship fail? All female images in the novel IS. Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons" are interesting and mysterious. In general, Turgenev paid special attention to the image of psychology and the female soul. In response to the recognition of Bazarov, Odintsov states that he misunderstood her. And then he thinks to himself: "God knows what it could lead to." Her peace of mind is more precious to her. She was too sensible, afraid of feelings. And Bazarov, in turn, was frightened of feelings.

Arina Vlasyevna

The idyll of Bazarov's parents also clearly shows the inconsistency of his idea. Mother excessively loves her "Enusha", in every possible way tries to surround him with love. Very touching is the image of this elderly woman. She is afraid that the son will take offense at her warmth, she does not know how to behave with him, she neat with every word, but sometimes the mother's heart does not calm down and Arina Vlasyevna begins to lament with her intelligent and talented son, to whom she is sincerely proud. Perhaps Evgeny can not stay at home for long because of Arina Vlasyevna's love. Always uncompromising and tough, he is afraid that he will melt away from his mother's caresses, he will launch a romanticism that is not necessary to anyone.

Fenichka

Female images in the novel "Fathers and Sons" are opposite to each other. I can not believe that Fenichka can be in the same space with Kukshina and Odintsova. She is modest, quiet and timid. She is a caring mother. Not wanting that, Fenechka becomes a grain of discord between Pavel Petrovich and Bazarov, the last straw of patience. The scene in the arbor becomes the reason that Pavel Petrovich summons Eugene to a duel. And the duel demonstrates the author's assessment: the characters are similar, because of the similarity they hate each other. Therefore, their duel is comical and looks like a farce.

Katya Odintsova

This is the younger sister of Odintsova. Against Anna's background, it seems less interesting, overly modest and inconspicuous. However, over time, this sweet girl shows her spiritual strength. It gives life energy to Arkady, he can finally express his opinion and act as his heart tells him. Together, Arkady and Katya create a family, a relationship that both dreamed of. After all, Arkady was originally too different from Eugene, he was simply seduced by his intelligence, knowledge, strength of character. Katya is a woman's image, which confirms the original thought of the author.

Female images in the novel "Fathers and Sons" (conclusions)

The author draws several heroines to express her appreciation. For example, Kukshina shows how Turgenev treated nihilism. In his opinion, this direction was carried away, by and large, by useless and empty people. Female images in Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons" also complicate the conflict by adding actions to it. Here first of all it is necessary to name Fenechka. As for Irina Vlasayevna and Anna Odintsova, they are called to reflect the inner conflict in Bazarov's soul. Katya is among the other Turgenev heroines is the embodiment of beauty and simplicity. In general, all the female images in the novel give it artistic completeness and integrity.