The image of Bazarov: a man walking a step ahead of his time

The image of Bazarov occupies a central place in Turgenev's novel "Fathers and Sons." Only in two chapters out of twenty-eight this person is not the main actor. All other characters described by the author group around Bazarov, help to see more clearly certain features of his character, and also reveal themselves. Bazarov radically differs from the people surrounding him: he is intelligent, has a huge spiritual strength, but among the representatives of the county aristocracy feels lonely. This is a raznochinets, adhering to democratic views, acting against the serfdom, a materialist who passed a complex school of deprivation and labor. The image of Bazarov attracts attention by its independence and the ability to think independently, freely.

The clash of free consciousness and the old order

The plot of Turgenev's novel is based on Bazarov's clash with the aristocratic world of that time. The author reveals the character and life position of the hero in his conflict with the "barkhuki damned." In the work the writer actively uses contrasts: Bazarov is opposed to Pavel Petrovich. One of them is a convinced democrat, and the other is a typical representative of the aristocratic class. Bazarov - consistent, purposeful, has the willpower. In turn, Pavel Petrovich - soft-bodied, is in a state of a certain "split". His beliefs are accidental, he has no idea of his goal.

As already mentioned, Bazarov's image is most fully revealed in the hero's arguments with other characters. Talking with Pavel Petrovich, he demonstrates to us the maturity of the mind, the ability to see into the root, contempt and hatred of the baroque-slave order. The relationship between Bazarov and Arkady reveals the identity of the former on the new side: he acts as a teacher, teacher and friend, shows the ability to attract youth to his side, intransigence and honesty in friendship. And his relationship with Odintsov shows that, among other things, Bazarov is capable of deep real love. It is an integral nature, having will power and possessing a sense of dignity.

The Origin of Bazarov

Eugene Bazarov, whose image is the topic of our discussion today, comes from a simple family. His grandfather was a peasant, and his father was a district doctor. The fact that his grandfather plowed the land, Bazarov speaks with unconcealed pride. He is proud of being trained for "copper money", and the fact that he has achieved everything he has achieved on his own. Work for this person is a real moral need. Even when resting in the countryside, he is not able to sit idly by. With people, Bazarov communicates simply, guided by a sincere interest. And this is once again confirmed by the fact that after he visits Arkady, the courtyard boys "ran after the doktur like dogs," and during the time of Moti's illness, he happily helps Fene. Bazarov keeps simple and confident in any company, he does not seek to impress others and under any circumstances remains himself.

Denial as the basis of the hero's worldview

The image of Bazarov is an image of a supporter of "ruthless and complete denial". What does this strong and extraordinary person deny? He himself answers this question: "Everything." Bazarov denies literally all aspects of the socio-political structure of Russia in those years.

The protagonist of the novel does not succumb to someone else's influence, but knows how to incline other people to his side. Obvious is his strong influence on Arcadia, and in disputes with Nikolai Petrovich, he is so convincing that it makes him doubt his views. I could not resist the fascination of Bazarov's personality and the aristocrat Odintsov. However, in fairness, it should be noted that not all of the judgments of the hero are true. After all, Bazarov denied the beauty of the surrounding nature, art, and the boundless sphere of human emotions and experiences. However, in all likelihood, the love for Odintsov forced him to rethink these views and climb another step up.

Conclusion

A man who goes a step ahead of his time depicts Turgenev in his creation. The image of Bazarov is alien to that world and the era in which he lives. However, at the same time with the inexhaustible spiritual strength of the character, the author shows us and the "reverse side of the coin" - his ideological, political and even psychological loneliness in a nobility alien to him. Demonstrating Bazarov's readiness to change the world around for the better, "clear" it for those who will build a new state with new orders, Turgenev, nevertheless, does not give his hero the opportunity to act. After all, in his opinion, Russia does not need such destructive actions.