Fathers and children in abbreviation chapter by chapter. Turgenev fathers and sons. Verbal skirmish between Pavel Petrovich and Bazarov

On May 20, 1859, Nikolai Petrovich Kirsanov met his son Arkady at the inn, who was to come to visit him. Nikolai Petrovich - the son of a military general in 1812. Like his older brother, Pavel, he was first brought up at home, and then had to go to military service, but broke his leg, lay in bed for two months and remained lame for the rest of his life. He studied in St. Petersburg at the university, fell in love with the daughter of an official, the owner of his former apartment. Having married the daughter of the owner, he then left first for the dacha, then for the city, then for the village. The couple lived in love and harmony for ten years. They had a son Arkady. Then the wife of Nikolai Petrovich died. When Arkady grew up, his father sent him to Petersburg, and now he was waiting for his arrival.

Arkady arrived not alone, but with a friend - Evgeny Vasilyevich Bazarov, whom he met recently in St. Petersburg. At dinner, the brother of Nikolai Petrovich appears - Pavel Petrovich Kirsanov, who did not like Bazarov. Bazarov, in a conversation with Arkady, calls his uncle an eccentric because he dresses like a dandy in the village.

The next morning, Eugene wakes up earlier than the rest, and the yard boys catch frogs for him, which he will cut and study anatomy on them. Nikolai Petrovich tells his son about Fenechka, after which he goes to meet her and his little brother. To Pavel Petrovich's question about who Bazarov is, Arkady answers - "nihilist", that is, a person who does not take any principle on faith. To which Pavel Petrovich objects that "it is impossible to live without principles." The conversation that took place at dinner revealed a difference in the views of the heroes on many issues, after which Arkady notices to his friend that he treats his uncle very harshly, who, in his opinion, deserves more pity than ridicule.

To prove his words, he tells the story of the life of Pavel Petrovich, who was brought up first at home, then in Corps of Pages, was very handsome and self-confident, was a success with women. In his twenty-eighth year he was a captain and had a brilliant career ahead of him. But suddenly he met Princess R., and immediately everything changed: he fell in love with her. She was a mystery to him, so he gave her a ring with a sphinx carved on it, thereby implying that she was the sphinx. But soon he got tired of the princess, she drove him away, and Pavel Petrovich retired, gave up his career and pursued his beloved everywhere, since he could not return to his former life, although he perfectly understood that all relations between them had already ended. Ten years later, in one of the clubs, he learns about the death of Princess R., and some time later receives her suicide letter, which contained the ring he had once given. Then Pavel Petrovich began to live with Nikolai Petrovich in the village, whose wife had already died by that time, leaving him Arkady.

But this story did not make any impression on Bazarov, because he also denies such a feeling as love.

The following tells about the story of Nikolai Petrovich's acquaintance with Fenechka, whom he met for the first time three years ago, when he spent the night at an inn in a district town. He was very pleased with the clean room and met the hostess, who had a daughter, Fenechka. Soon he wrote the hostess to his housekeeper. Soon the mother died, and the daughter remained to take care of the household. "The girl was so young, so lonely; Nikolai Petrovich himself was so kind and modest ... There is nothing else to say."

Walking in the garden, Bazarov meets Fenechka, helps her child, who is teething. Arkady believes that her father should marry her. From the conversation of friends it becomes known that Eugene denies both the beauty of nature and art, in particular, music. For example, when he hears Nikolai Petrovich play the cello, he laughs, because he considers this occupation unworthy of the venerable father of the family.

A few days later, Pavel Petrovich hated Bazarov with all his heart, and over evening tea a dispute broke out between them, which arose due to the fact that Yevgeny Petrovich spoke disparagingly about the aristocrats. Nikolai Petrovich feels that, despite all his efforts, he is behind the times, and a whole abyss separates him from his son. He tries to understand Arkady, his point of view, but wonders why it is necessary to deny poetry, art and love for nature. But at the same time, he recalls how he quarreled with his mother when he was still young, reproached her for the fact that they belong to different generations.

A few days later, Bazarov decides to go visit his parents. But first they go to the city to Kirsanov's relative, Matvey Ilyich Kalyazin, who invites them to a ball with the governor. Returning home, they meet Sitnikov, who, in his own opinion, considers himself a "disciple" of Bazarov. He invites them to visit Evdokia Kukshina, who considers herself an emancipated woman.

At the governor's ball they meet Anna Sergeevna Odintsova. She was the daughter of Sergei Nikolaevich Loktev, who lost, as a result of which he was forced to settle in the countryside. After a while he died. Then Anna Sergeevna married Odintsov, who left her all his fortune. Bazarov feels insecure in her presence and, to his surprise, finds that he is even a little afraid of this woman. She invites them to her Nikolskoye estate, where the friends go in a few days. There they meet her younger sister Katya. Bazarov and Odintsova spend a lot of time together. But one day a yard man appears from Evgeny's parents, saying that they are waiting for their son to visit. Before leaving, Bazarov confesses his love to Anna Sergeevna. She is pleased to hear this, but at the same time, she believes that peace is above all.

The next day, Evgeny and Arkady leave. There is an acquaintance with Bazarov's parents. They are very happy about the arrival of their son. The father, a retired head physician, asks Arkady how he finds Yevgeny. He replies that Bazarov is the most wonderful person he has ever met in his life. He is sure that his friend will glorify his name by achieving success in life. He and Bazarov talk a lot about life, about the attitude towards the people, and gradually the difference between them is more and more clearly visible.

In the house of his parents, Eugene is bored and is going to leave soon, which makes them very sad. On the way, they stop by Odintsova, meeting a rather cool reception there, so after a few hours they leave her estate. Nikolai Petrovich's economic affairs are not going well. The son believes that he should help his father. Bazarov at this time is engaged in experiments on frogs. Arkady goes alone to the estate of Anna Sergeevna, meets Katya in the garden. He is very welcome.

At the same time, in Maryino, Nikolai Petrovich very often communicates with Bazarov, is interested in his experiments and asks for his advice on issues of interest to him. Eugene is talking to Fenechka and kissing her. At this time, Pavel Petrovich appears, who saw everything. He challenges Bazarov to a duel, which takes place the next morning. As a result, Evgeny wounded Kirsanov in the leg. They explain to Nikolai Petrovich that they argued because of politics. Bazarov, as a doctor, assists Pavel Petrovich, and then, after the doctor arrives from the city, he leaves.

Arkady spends all his time with Katya, who notices that Bazarov's influence on him is gradually weakening. She considers this fact a positive change, since Eugene, in her opinion, is a stranger to them. Arkady's sympathy for Katya is growing more and more, and he proposes to her.

And Bazarov again goes to his parents, who no longer hoped for his imminent return. Eugene helps his father treat the peasants. Once, during the autopsy of a man who died of typhus, he injured his finger and became infected. Cauterization with "hellstone" does not do any good, and he gets worse. He asks to send a messenger to Odintsova with the news that he is dying. Anna Sergeevna brings a doctor with her, who also confirms that there is no hope for recovery. Bazarov is dying.

Six months later, two weddings took place in Maryino at once - Arkady with Katya and Nikolai Petrovich with Fenechka. Pavel Petrovich leaves first for Moscow and then abroad. Later, Anna Sergeevna marries, "by conviction", one of the future Russian leaders. Nikolai Petrovich subsequently becomes a conciliator, and Arkady - a zealous owner, and their estate finally begins to generate income. They have a son with Katya. Pavel Petrovich now lives in Dresden, where everyone considers him a perfect gentleman. Kukshina moved to Heidelberg and studied there no longer the natural sciences, but architecture. Sitnikov lives in St. Petersburg, assuring everyone that he continues the work of Bazarov.

Two Christmas trees grow on Bazarov's grave. His parents often come here and, kneeling near the grave of their son, cry and pray for a long time.

May 20, 1859 Nikolai Petrovich Kirsanov, a forty-three-year-old, but no longer young-looking landowner, anxiously awaits his son in the inn Arcadia who just graduated from university.

Nikolai Petrovich was the son of a general, but the military career did not take place (he broke his leg in his youth and remained “lame” for the rest of his life). Nikolai Petrovich early married the daughter of an obscure official and was happily married. To his deep grief, his wife died in 1847. He devoted all his strength and time to raising his son, even in St. Petersburg he lived with him and tried to get close to his son's comrades, students. Recently, he has been intensively engaged in the transformation of his estate.

There comes a happy moment of meeting. However, Arkady does not appear alone: ​​with him is a tall, ugly and self-confident young man, an aspiring doctor who agreed to stay with the Kirsanovs. His name is, as he certifies himself, Evgeny Vasilyevich Bazarov.

The conversation between father and son at first does not stick. Nikolai Petrovich is embarrassed by Fenechka, a girl whom he keeps with him and from whom he already has a child. Arkady in a condescending tone (this slightly jars his father) tries to smooth out the awkwardness that has arisen.

Pavel Petrovich, father's elder brother, is waiting for them at home. Pavel Petrovich and Bazarov immediately begin to feel mutual antipathy. But the yard boys and servants willingly obey the guest, although he does not even think about seeking their favor.

The very next day between Bazarov and Pavel Petrovich there is a verbal skirmish, and its initiator is Kirsanov Sr. Bazarov does not want to argue, but nevertheless speaks out on the main points of his convictions. People, according to his ideas, strive for this or that goal, because they experience various “sensations” and want to achieve “benefit”. Bazarov is sure that chemistry is more important than art, and in science the practical result is more important. He is even proud of his lack of "artistic meaning" and believes that there is no need to study the psychology of an individual individual: "One human specimen is enough to judge all others." For Bazarov, there is not a single "decree in our modern life ... which would not cause a complete and merciless denial." He has a high opinion of his own abilities, but he assigns a non-creative role to his generation - "first you need to clear the place."

To Pavel Petrovich, the "nihilism" professed by Bazarov and Arkady, who imitates him, seems to be a daring and unfounded doctrine that exists "in the void."

Arkady tries to somehow smooth out the tension that has arisen and tells his friend the story of the life of Pavel Petrovich. He was a brilliant and promising officer, a favorite of women, until he met the socialite Princess R*. This passion completely changed the existence of Pavel Petrovich, and when their romance ended, he was completely devastated. From the past, he retains only the sophistication of costume and manners and a preference for all things English.

The views and behavior of Bazarov irritate Pavel Petrovich so much that he again attacks the guest, but he quite easily and even condescendingly breaks all the "syllogisms" of the enemy aimed at protecting traditions. Nikolai Petrovich seeks to soften the dispute, but he cannot agree with Bazarov's radical statements in everything, although he convinces himself that he and his brother are already behind the times.

Young people go to the provincial town, where they meet with Bazarov's "disciple", the offspring of the farmer, Sitnikov. Sitnikov takes them to visit the "emancipated" lady, Kukshina. Sitnikov and Kukshina belong to the category of "progressives" who reject any authority, chasing the fashion for "free thinking". They don’t really know anything and don’t know how, but in their “nihilism” they leave both Arkady and Bazarov far behind. The latter openly despises Sitnikova, while at Kukshina's he "does more champagne."

Arkady introduces a friend to Odintsova, a young, beautiful and rich widow, whom Bazarov is immediately interested in. This interest is by no means platonic. Bazarov cynically says to Arkady: “I’ve got it…”

It seems to Arkady that he is in love with Odintsova, but this feeling is feigned, while mutual attraction arises between Bazarov and Odintsova, and she invites young people to stay with her.

In the house of Anna Sergeevna, the guests get acquainted with her younger sister Katya, who is constrained. And Bazarov does not feel at ease, he began to get annoyed in a new place and "looked angrily." Arkady is also uncomfortable, and he seeks solace in Katya's company.

The feeling inspired in Bazarov by Anna Sergeevna is new to him; he, who so despised all manifestations of "romanticism", suddenly discovers "romanticism in himself." Bazarov explains with Odintsova, and although she did not immediately free herself from his embrace, however, after thinking, she comes to the conclusion that "calmness […] is the best thing in the world."

Not wanting to become a slave to his passion, Bazarov leaves for his father, a district doctor who lives nearby, and Odintsova does not hold back the guest. On the way, Bazarov sums up what happened and says: “... It is better to beat stones on the pavement than to let a woman take possession of at least the tip of her finger. It’s all […] nonsense.”

Bazarov's father and mother cannot breathe in their beloved "Enyusha", and he is bored in their company. After a couple of days, he leaves his parental home, returning to the Kirsanovs' estate.

Out of heat and boredom, Bazarov draws attention to Fenechka and, finding her alone, kisses the young woman tightly. An accidental witness to the kiss is Pavel Petrovich, who is outraged to the depths of his soul by the act of "this hairy one." He is especially indignant also because it seems to him: in Fenichka there is something in common with Princess R *.

According to his moral convictions, Pavel Petrovich challenges Bazarov to a duel. Feeling embarrassed and realizing that he is sacrificing his principles, Bazarov agrees to shoot with Kirsanov Sr. (“From a theoretical point of view, a duel is absurd; well, from a practical point of view, this is a different matter”).

Bazarov slightly wounds the enemy and gives him first aid himself. Pavel Petrovich behaves well, even makes fun of himself, but at the same time both he and Bazarov are embarrassed. Nikolai Petrovich, from whom the true reason for the duel was hidden, also behaves in the most noble manner, finding an excuse for the actions of both opponents.

The consequence of the duel is that Pavel Petrovich, who had previously strongly objected to his brother's marriage to Fenechka, now himself persuades Nikolai Petrovich to take this step.

And Arkady and Katya establish a harmonious understanding. The girl shrewdly remarks that Bazarov is a stranger to them, because "he is predatory, and we are tame."

Having completely lost hope for reciprocity, Odintsova Bazarov breaks himself and breaks up with her and Arkady. In parting, he says to his former comrade: “You are a nice fellow, but you are still a soft, liberal gentleman ...” Arkady is upset, but pretty soon he is comforted by Katya’s company, declares his love to her and is sure that he is also loved.

Bazarov, on the other hand, returns to his parental penates and tries to forget himself in work, but after a few days "the fever of work jumped off him and was replaced by dreary boredom and deaf anxiety." He tries to talk to the peasants, but finds nothing but stupidity in their heads. True, even the peasants see in Bazarov something "like a pea jester."

Practicing on the corpse of a typhoid patient, Bazarov injures his finger and gets blood poisoning. A few days later, he notifies his father that, by all indications, his days are numbered.

Before his death, Bazarov asks Odintsova to come and say goodbye to him. He reminds her of his love and admits that all his proud thoughts, like love, have gone to dust. “And now the whole task of the giant is how to die decently, although no one cares about this ... Anyway: I won’t wag my tail.” He says bitterly that Russia does not need it. “Yes, and who is needed? A shoemaker is needed, a tailor is needed, a butcher is needed ... "

When Bazarov is communed at the insistence of his parents, "something resembling a shudder of horror was instantly reflected on the dead face."

Six months pass. Two couples are getting married in a small village church: Arkady with Katya and Nikolai Petrovich with Fenechka. Everyone was happy, but something in this contentment was also felt artificial, “as if everyone had agreed to play some kind of ingenuous comedy.”

Over time, Arkady becomes a father and a zealous owner, and as a result of his efforts, the estate begins to generate significant income. Nikolai Petrovich takes on the duties of a conciliator and works hard in the public arena. Pavel Petrovich lives in Dresden and, although he still looks like a gentleman, "it's hard for him to live."

Kukshina lives in Heidelberg and hangs out with students, studies architecture, in which, according to her, she discovered new laws. Sitnikov married a princess who pushed him around, and, as he assures, he continues Bazarov's "case", working as a publicist in some dark magazine.

Decrepit old men often come to Bazarov’s grave and weep bitterly and pray for the repose of the soul of their untimely deceased son. The flowers on the grave mound are reminiscent of more than just the tranquility of "indifferent" nature; they also speak of eternal reconciliation and endless life...

In the last article, you can find a summary of the beginning of Turgenev's novel "Fathers and Sons", namely.

In this material, we offer you a summary of chapters 11 - 20. Click on the chapter you need to go to its summary.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 11. Summary.

Half an hour later Nikolai Petrovich went into the garden, to his favorite pavilion. Sad thoughts were found on him. For the first time he was clearly aware of his separation from his son; he foresaw that every day it would grow larger and larger.

Several days passed, and Bazarov decided to go to his parents.

Before that, the Kirsanovs received an invitation from their relative Matvey Ilyich Kolyazin. Pavel Petrovich and Nikolai Petrovich refused to come, but Arkady and Bazarov accepted the invitation.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 12

Matvey Ilyich invited young people to the governor's ball. When friends returned home, a droshky passed by. A man jumped out of them and rushed to Bazarov. It was Sitnikov, he called himself a student of Bazarov.

Sitnikov invited Bazarov and Kirsanov to visit Evdoxia Kukshina, an interesting and emancipated woman. They accepted the invitation.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 13

Kukshina was " young, blond, somewhat disheveled, in a silk, not quite neat dress, with large bracelets on her short arms and a lace scarf on her head. woman.

She did not make the most favorable impression on young people. It seemed that Kukshina was very unnatural, cheeky and awkward at the same time. She talked without listening to anyone around; I tried to look different from what I really was.

During breakfast, Bazarov frankly asked her if there were any pretty women here. Kukshina replied that everything was mostly empty. However, she noted Odintsova. Breakfast was very long. Kukshina and Sitnikov, under the influence of alcohol, start talking about marriage. They talk about what marriage is, whether it is prejudice or a crime. They also argue about what is the individuality of a person.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 14

A few days later they are at the governor's ball. It was here that they met Anna Sergeevna Odintsova.

She was a very interesting woman, although she could not be called a beauty. Sitnikov introduced Kirsanov and Bazarov to Odintsova. Anna Sergeevna liked Arkady and Yevgeny very much.

The friends accepted Odintsova's invitation to visit her.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 15

Odintsova was the daughter of Sergei Nikolaevich Loktev, " handsome, swindler, gambler". He lost almost all of his fortune, after which he settled in the countryside. He soon died, leaving his daughters a very small fortune. Therefore, their situation was difficult.

Anna had an excellent education, it was not easy for her to live in the countryside. She sent an old woman, her mother's sister, to her. She began to manage the estate. Anna herself married Odintsov. This man was rich and smart. He died leaving her his fortune. Anna had no children.

The people around did not like Anna Sergeevna too much, everyone gossiped about her marriage to Odintsov, so for the most part the woman was alone. She read a lot, was smart and versatile educated. Bazarov feels somewhat insecure in her presence.

He himself noticed with surprise that he was a little afraid of Odintsova.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 16

Anna Sergeevna invited young people to her estate Nikolskoye. There they met Odintsova's younger sister, Katya, " a girl of about eighteen, black-haired and swarthy, with a somewhat round but pleasant face, small dark eyes».

Anna Sergeevna and Evgeny Bazarov talk and argue a lot. They cover a wide variety of topics. Bazarov says that there is no difference between smart and stupid people, between good and evil. In his opinion, there is only a difference between the sick and the healthy.

Arkady willingly communicates with Katya, he is very pleased to be in her company. Arkady and Evgeny spend about two weeks visiting Odintsova. Anna Sergeevna really likes Bazarov.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 17

One day a yard man arrives from Bazarov's parents and. reports that parents are waiting for Eugene to visit. Bazarov is going to go. When Anna Sergeevna found out about this, she said that she would be very bored. She admits that she is very unhappy. She lost all desire, even the very desire to live disappeared. The woman feels very tired; feels old:

“I am very tired, I am old, it seems to me that I have been living for a very long time ... There are many memories, but there is nothing to remember, and ahead, in front of me is a long, long road, but there is no goal ... I don’t even want to go.”

Bazarov says that Anna Sergeevna's misfortune is that she wants to fall in love, but cannot.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 18

In the morning, during breakfast, Odintsova asks Bazarov to come up to her to give advice on the housework.

During the conversation, Bazarov confesses his love to Odintsova and leaves. Anna Sergeevna is satisfied that she aroused love in Bazarov. However, she values ​​peace above all else.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 19

At dinner, Bazarov apologizes to Anna Sergeevna, asks her to forget about his insolence. He says that he understands: Odintsova does not love him and will never love him. Bazarov wants to leave. Suddenly Sitnikov arrives. He importunately insists that Kukshina sent him so that he would know about Anna Sergeevna's health. His arrival proved to be opportune.

“The appearance of vulgarity is often useful in life: it weakens too high-tuned strings, sobers self-confident or self-forgetful feelings, reminding them of its close relationship with it.”

After the arrival of Sitnikov, everyone began to feel better.

Bazarov tells Arkady that he needs such boobies as Sitnikov: “ It’s not for the gods, in fact, to burn pots!" At this time, Arkady realizes how high Bazarov puts himself. And the young man thinks: “So we are gods with you? That is, you are a god, but am I not an idiot?»

The next day Bazarov and Arkady left. Arkady decided to go with Bazarov to his parents.

Fathers and Sons. Chapter 20

The first they met was Father Eugene, " a tall, thin man with tousled hair and a thin aquiline nose, dressed in an old military frock coat unbuttoned". Bazarov's old mother is incredibly happy about the arrival of her son. Yevgeny's father is embarrassed that they cannot provide Arkady with the comfort he needs. However, Bazarov asks his father not to stand on ceremony with his friend.

It is noticeable that Bazarov treats his parents with some contempt. Evgeny's mother, Arina Vlasyevna, is a real Russian noblewoman of the past. She believes in fortune-telling and signs, she is afraid of mice, frogs, thunder, etc.

The famous novel "Fathers and Sons", which comprehensively revealed the acute problem of the difference between two generations, was written by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev. The novel also tells about the confrontation between two different socio-political trends: liberal nobles and democrats. The work does not lose its relevance in modern world Therefore, it is actively studied in educational institutions.

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Outside in 1859. Landowner Nikolai Kirsanov is standing on the road waiting for an important guest. The servant is looking for him in the distance, but so far no one is in sight. While everyone is waiting, the author tells about the fate of Nikolai Petrovich.

He was born in the family of a rude, uneducated, but kind military man, so both sons (he and his older brother Pavel) had to go to military service. But at the most crucial moment, Nikolai broke his leg and remained lame. Then his father sent him to the civil service. The son graduated from the university and became an official. Renting an apartment in the capital, he fell in love with the daughter of the landlord, an educated and pretty girl Masha. The parents were not happy with the bride without a special dowry, and Nikolai married only after their death. He lived happily with his wife, she gave birth to a son, Arkash. But 10 years later she died suddenly. Nikolai was very worried, and he transferred all his love to his son. For some time he spent the winter with him in the capital, but then he left for the village and could not come in the next winter. He is a landowner and is engaged in farming (his estate has 200 souls).

Now Nicholas was looking forward to his son, who was returning from the capital. Thinking about him, he sadly remembered his dead wife. And suddenly the hero heard the sound of wheels and saw the coveted carriage. A few minutes later he was hugging his son.

Chapter 2: Father and Son Meeting

Arkady jokingly and a little embarrassedly reacted to his father's stormy enthusiasm. But Nikolai Petrovich himself looked even more timid and frightened. Arkady was young and cheerful. He introduced his father to his friend - Evgeny Bazarov. They studied together, and a friend, at the invitation of Arkady, came to visit.

Evgeny did not immediately shake hands with Nikolai Petrovich, he spoke in a "lazy but courageous voice." His face expressed intelligence and self-confidence. Red hands without gloves betrayed a man accustomed to work. He had dark blond long hair, a thin face, a broad forehead, and thin lips.

The father and son rode in a carriage, and Eugene on a tarantass. Arkady said that you can not stand on ceremony with him.

Chapter 3: Family Talk

Nikolai Petrovich talked with his son about his affairs: there are problems in the household, the hired men do not want to work, and the serfs delay the quitrent. Everything is fine with the household (Arkady's uncle), there are almost no changes in Maryino, but (here the old man hesitated) that same woman, whom Arkady probably heard about, now lives at their house. The son cheekily asked about Fenechka in front of the servants, but the father switched to a whisper: he was embarrassed for having an affair with a young woman at his age. But the son declared that he adheres to free views, and does not blame his father. Eugene also has nothing to be ashamed of: "he is above all this."

It is clear from the conversation that Nikolai Petrovich is too soft on the peasants. He sells forests for money, but gives the land to the peasants, and they do not pay the dues.

The landscapes along the road came across bleak: the peasants walked beggars, housing was dilapidated, the ground was shabby after the winter. Arkady dreamed of taking on this land and transforming it, but where to start? But spring and the sun captivated the hero, and he relaxed, began to admire the landscape. The father expressed hope for the help of his son, he confirmed it, Nikolai Petrovich began to read quotes from "Eugene Onegin", and then Bazarov sent to him for a match. The young people lit a cigarette, and the father quietly turned away from them, wanting not to offend. He didn't like the smell of tobacco. Finally, they arrived.

Chapter 4: Acquaintance with Pavel Kirsanov

The servants respectfully greeted the guests, the footman even kissed Arkady's hand. Everyone gathered to eat from the road, but, unlike Arkady, Bazarov refused to go to his place and clean himself. Even the lackey took his "clothing" with visible "bewilderment". Arkady was about to go into the room, when suddenly a fashionably dressed gentleman with neatly combed hair appeared before him—his uncle Pavel Petrovich Kirsanov. He was about 45 years old, he was youthfully built and handsome: fine features, clean skin without wrinkles, well-groomed white hands with pink nails, an impeccably neat suit, a luxurious ring. But the face was "bilious". He did not shake hands with Yevgeny, and when he left with Arkady, he expressed his displeasure at his appearance.

At dinner, Pavel Petrovich and Bazarov hardly spoke, but Nikolai Petrovich told stories for everyone. Arkady behaved awkwardly, like a person who is used to be considered a child here. He went out of his way to demonstrate that this was not the case by drinking more than he wanted.

At night, friends discussed the owners of the house: Bazarov called Pavel Petrovich an eccentric, because in the village there was no one to dress up like that. He called Nikolai Petrovich a kind man, but noted that he did not understand the economy and read poetry in vain. Arkady protected his relatives, because he knew them better.

Nikolai Petrovich did not sleep that night: the arrival of his son excited him, because his mistress Fenechka did not sleep in the back room and did not take her eyes off the cradle in the next room ...

Pavel Petrovich sat gloomily and thought about his own things.

Chapter 5: The Mystery of Nikolai Petrovich

In the early morning, Eugene got up and ran around the entire estate. He carefully examined the outbuildings and fields and issued a verdict that "the place is unsightly." Only the arbor was overgrown with lilacs and became beautiful, and the rest grew with difficulty on the bare ground. Eugene found the yard boys and went with them to the swamp to catch frogs for experiments. He knew how to communicate with the common people and inspire confidence,

Father and son went down to breakfast, but Fenechka did not come out to them. Arkady, inspired by his own generosity, said that it was stupid to be ashamed of him, because he approved of his father's choice. Without asking, he himself went to her and saw his little brother. The father was embarrassed to talk about him all this time. Arkady took this discovery well and hugged his father. Uncle came out to them, and they discussed Yevgeny at breakfast. His father is a regimental doctor and has a small estate not far from here. Bazarov himself is a nihilist, that is, a person who does not recognize authorities and does not take other people's opinions on faith.

A nihilist is a person who does not bow to any authority, who does not take a single principle on faith, no matter how respected this principle may be.

Pavel Petrovich criticizes this way of thinking, because without principles "you can't take a step."

He unsuccessfully jokes about this, and at this time Fenechka comes out - a girl of about 23, dark-haired and pretty. She was embarrassed and soon left. Then Bazarov came, covered in mud, and went to change for breakfast.

Chapter 6: Conversation with a Nihilist

Eugene came, and they started talking to him about his scientific studies. He answered curtly and reluctantly in an impertinent and cheeky tone. Pavel Petrovich felt "secret irritation", because he spoke to him as if he were an equal "doctor's son." He stated that he did not like the German materialists, and Eugene said:

A decent chemist is twenty times more useful than any poet.

It turned out that he does not recognize art and generally accepted values, and he treats science as a tool. Pavel Petrovich had already turned pale and began to get nervous, when suddenly his brother broke off the conversation and took him away to talk with the clerk in order to prevent a quarrel. Arkady accused his friend of being too harsh, and he coolly declared that he did not care about the old man. Arkady decided to tell his friend the story of his uncle.

Chapter 7: The Story of Pavel Kirsanov

Pavel was handsome and clever, everyone was crazy about him: men envied, women loved. He was bold, mocking and sociable. A brilliant military career awaited him. But then he fell in love with a strange woman - Princess R. She had a well-bred, but stupid husband, so she lived as she wanted. All day she danced, had fun, joked with young people, but at night she sobbed and prayed passionately. Something strange and incomprehensible lived in her eyes, something mysterious (she was not beautiful) attracted men to her. Even after complete possession, Pavel was annoyed and felt that she had not completely given herself to him. The princess quickly lost interest in him and fled from his persecution abroad. He retired and pursued her around the world for 4 years. After a new outbreak of passion, she left him forever. Since then, something burned out in his soul, he broke down and could no longer return to his former position. In the service, as in novels with ladies, he no longer showed energy. The hero quickly turned gray and morally aged. Upon learning of the death of the princess, Pavel finally fell into melancholy and gloom.

When Nikolai became a widower, Paul settled with him forever. If earlier he was oppressed by the happy atmosphere of the family, now Maryin's mood was close to him. He did not travel outside the estate, except that he came to the polls and frightened his neighbors with liberal thoughts. He was considered proud, but respected for his manners and rumors of his victories on the love front.

In the family, Pavel was generous, and more than once rescued his brother from financial troubles. He contributed all his money to the family. He often stood up for the peasants, but spoke to them only with a pinched nose. But the love story did not impress Eugene. He said:

A man who staked his whole life on the card of female love, and when this card was killed for him, became limp and sank to the point that he was not capable of anything, such a person is not a man, not a male. You say that he is unhappy: you should know better; but not all the crap came out of it.

He called the mysterious look of the princess “rottenness and romanticism”, proving that the appearance of the eyes depends on physiology. Friends went to see a rare beetle found by Eugene.

Chapter 8: Baubles' Story

Nikolai again had no money for current expenses, and, despite his industriousness, the economy was going badly. Pavel could not help him, so he left the room. He understood that the clerk was deceiving his brother, but he could not figure out where.

Pavel went to Fenechka, she was frightened and embarrassed: he never spoke to her. He praised the beauty of her home (she used to live in an outbuilding) and asked to see the child. Fenechka was delighted with his attention. He looked at him sadly, but then Nikolai came in and joyfully, with gratitude, looked at his brother. Pavel went out, and Fenechka asked to be transferred to the wing. But Nikolai replied that now there was no longer a need. He caressed the child and kissed Fenechka, who smiled affectionately and "a bit stupidly."

They met like this: Nikolai Petrovich hired a housekeeper, a former owner of an inn, a widow. She had a daughter, Fenechka. Arina Savishna was reasonable and sedate, she loved order very much. Daughter went to her. Once Nikolai helped cure Fenechka, and since then he could not forget her. But then her mother died of cholera, and Fenechka was left alone. The master was kind to her, and over time they got along.

In his room, Pavel Petrovich, having left Fenechka, was lying, and despair was expressed on his face ...

Chapter 9: Bazarov's acquaintance with Fenechka

Seeing Fenechka in the gazebo, Bazarov, noting her beauty, decided to get acquainted, Arkady briefly told her story, and Yevgeny approved of Nikolai's choice and behavior. He immediately found an approach to the girl through the child. Taking Mitya in his arms, he checked how teeth were being cut. The mother immediately entered into the conversation: she was struck by how calmly her son sat with a stranger.

Moving away from them, Arkady told a friend that his father should marry her, and Eugene only condescendingly stated that marriage should not be attached importance. He liked Fenechka.

Along the way, Bazarov explained why he did not like the economy of Nikolai Petrovich: he lacked knowledge about agriculture and firmness in relations with workers.

Nature is not a temple, but a workshop, and man is a worker in it.

Finally, Eugene ridiculed Arkady's father for playing the cello. Arkady "didn't even smile."

Chapter 10: Clash of Fathers and Children

After 2 weeks, everyone got used to the behavior of Bazarov, who had been working all this time. Arkady was lazy and enjoyed life. Fenechka fell in love with him so much that she called him to her at night when the child fell ill. Eugene helped him.

The courtyards, servants, and peasants fell in love with him, and the boys even followed him tail. They saw in him their man, not the master. Nikolai Petrovich was afraid of him and doubted whether this acquaintance was useful for his son. But he attended Yevgeny's experiments with pleasure and listened to him attentively. Pavel hated the guest for his arrogance and insolence. He considers him a "plebeian". Nor did old Prokofich, who considered the guest a knacker, dislike him.

Once Nikolai heard a conversation between his son and his friend: Eugene called Nikolai " retired man", and the son did not answer him. Bazarov advised a friend to forbid his father from reading Pushkin and to give him a modern scientific literature. The father was offended, because he expected to get closer to his son, and now Arkady has gone far ahead, and he is not interested in his father. But Pavel Petrovich, in response to his brother's confession, said that all this was Yevgeny's bad influence, and there was no need to surrender to the new time and change. About the new literature that Arkady gave him, Nikolai said that "either I'm stupid, or it's all nonsense." Both brothers did not want to accept that their views were outdated. Pavel decided to fight Evgeny and win.

In the evening, he challenged Bazarov to a dispute over the aristocracy. Bazarov called one of the aristocrats "rubbish". Pavel said that the advantage of the aristocracy is a sense of self-respect, and his clothes and habits in the village are a demonstration that he respects himself and others. In his opinion, the aristocracy is the backbone of the nation, because every aristocrat is a strong and proud personality. Bazarov, on the other hand, said bluntly that Pavel Petrovich "sits idly by", and, as the support of the country, does nothing for her. His opponent objected:

I only want to say that aristocracy is a principle, and without principles only immoral or empty people can live in our time.

Bazarov retorted that all these foreign words are unknown to the Russian people, and they live quietly without them, but they work and benefit, and not just chat. All the "principles" of his rival he called "abstractions." He expressed his opinion thus:

We act by virtue of what we recognize as useful, ”said Bazarov. “At the present time, denial is most useful of all - we deny.

But Pavel Petrovich doubted that the new people knew exactly the Russian people, that they were spokesmen for their needs. He considers the people to be patriarchal, and he needs faith and a master. And Eugene said that for this a = the people are worthy of contempt, and yet it was Evgenia simple people consider their compatriot, and not an arrogant gentleman, who, moreover, is also useless to them.

Eugene said that the past generation of accusers had achieved nothing with their speeches, and there was no point in talking. He only works to destroy elementary superstitions and make room for new ideas.

Pavel Petrovich reproaches the nihilists that they are representatives of brute force, and they only want to destroy civilization, the fruits of which are dear to everyone. The people will crush them, because they do not want to lose their values. But Bazarov said: "From a penny candle, you know, Moscow burned down." Pavel Petrovich attacked Arkady because he could be carried away by such a nonentity: now young people do not need to study, you can simply say that everything around is nonsense. He almost screamed, and Eugene noticed that the self-esteem, which he praised so much, had betrayed him. He asked for examples of what is not worthy of denial. But Bazarov ridiculed all the examples of Pavel Petrovich: the community and unity with the peasants because Nikolai Petrovich himself could not find contact with the workers, and the family because the peasants themselves did not favor her, that the fathers of husbands pester their young wives. With that they said goodbye.

The Kirsanov brothers remained in the drawing room and were silent for a long time. Nikolai admitted that he faced the same generation gap that his parents once faced. You have to come to terms with this. Paul did not accept defeat: he is sure that he will still be able to prove to the nihilists their complete insignificance.

Chapter 11: Nikolai Petrovich's Dreams

Nicholas went to the garden. He realized his separation from his son and was sad. It seemed to him that the older generation was closer to the truth, but at the same time he saw in the younger one the potential that he did not have.

He admired nature and recalled the first days of love for his wife. He again dreamed of youth, but suddenly he heard Fenechka's voice and remembered that he already had gray hair, an adult son ...

He again walked around the garden and cried for no reason. Having met his brother, he took a walk in his company.

Bazarov invited Kirsanov to accept the proposal of a noble relative, which Nikolai wanted to reject. Now the house was bad because of the quarrel, and Arkady gladly agreed. They left.

Chapter 12: Meeting Other Nihilists

In the city where the friends arrived, there was a young and progressive governor who quarreled with all the officials, and an auditor was sent to him, who invited our heroes to dinner. He was cunning and tricky, but experienced officials could "saddle" him, since he did not know a lot about business.

Matvey Ilyich invited his friends to the governor's ball, and Yevgeny agreed. There they saw a fussy gentleman who always confused the name of Arkady and considered them brothers with Yevgeny.

On the way back, Evgeny was called by Sitnikov, an acquaintance of his, also a nihilist. Evgeny was not happy with the meeting and did not slow down, and Sitnikov (a man with a stupid expression of a “sleek” face) told how Bazarov influenced him: only after meeting him did he become a nihilist (although his father was rich and noble).

Sitnikov persuades everyone to go together to Kukshina, who has parted ways with her husband and has also become a nihilist. Tempted by a champagne breakfast, the friends go to her place.

Chapter 13: Emancipated Woman's Breakfast

Avdotya Nikitishna Kukshina turned out to be a young blond woman with unpleasant manners: she was very cheeky, but at the same time all her movements were awkward and unnatural. She did everything deliberately and for show. There were many foreign words in her speech, titles of books and articles, but all this was said as if she did not understand what she was saying. In the behavior of Kukshina and Sitnikov there was a clear desire to please Bazarov and copy her behavior and way of thinking.

Kukshina began to condemn women for their emptiness and stupidity, Sitnikov joined her, and Bazarov noticed that beauties do not need to be smart at all. Kukshina began to talk about the rights of women, which she "sworn to protect." She spoke about Odintsova, a local rich woman and widow, who is still “underdeveloped”, but smart. In the finale, the nihilists got drunk, and Evgeny and Arkady left.

Chapter 14: The Governor's Ball

Everyone came to the ball: Bazarov, Kirsanov, Sitnikov and Kukshina. There were a lot of people there, but that same beauty Odintsova came: slender, tall, with a stately posture. She had a calm look of gray eyes, and from her face emanated "soft power". Arkady was immediately carried away by her, but he became very shy, since she behaved with him like a elder sister. But then he started talking, and she listened to him with participation. After the mazurka, they agreed that both friends would come to visit her. The recommendation given by Arkady Bazarov intrigued her.

Bazarov spoke cynically about Anna: he did not believe in her mind, but he saw beautiful shoulders. One gentleman told him that Odintsova had a very ambiguous reputation.

Chapter 15: Odintsova's Story

Both friends were invited to the room where Odintsova was staying. Yevgeny was embarrassed, but she remained calm, and this surprised Arkady. The author interrupts their meeting to tell about the origin of Anna...

She was the daughter of the gambler and swindler Loktev, who lost money and died, leaving "a tiny fortune" to his two daughters. Anna was only 20 when the care of her 12-year-old sister fell on her shoulders. She did not know anyone in the village where she and her father had moved, and meanwhile the brilliant metropolitan education turned out to be useless in the economy and lack of money. But the girl was not at a loss, she found an old and evil aunt, who, although she grumbled all day, nevertheless helped her to improve her life. But then she was noticed by 46-year-old Odintsov, an eccentric and rich man who fell in love and married Anna. After living with her for 6 years, he died, and she went abroad, and then thoroughly settled in her husband's estate, which she inherited after his death. She rarely went to the city. She was not loved, because after this strange marriage, bad rumors circulated about her. In her choice, everyone perfectly saw the calculation, but there was no question that such a beauty would not have a lover. She was indifferent to these rumors and behaved coldly. She was a "resolute and free person".

In the conversation, Arkady was surprised that Bazarov talked a lot and tried to occupy his interlocutor. She kept smart and subtle expression. They talked about natural sciences. Then Anna invited them both to Nikolskoye. At this, Bazarov blushed. She apparently appreciated his embarrassment as a compliment to herself.

After leaving Odintsova, friends discussed it. Eugene especially liked her beautiful body, but was repelled by the woman's cold arrogance. Arkady was indignant at his cynicism. Anna seemed to him an exalted being.

They decided to go the next day, despite the fact that Evgeny's parents were already waiting at home.

Chapter 16: Visiting Anna

Odintsova was surrounded by royal luxury, and Bazarov noted how she spoiled herself. The guests and the hostess began to talk about Arkady's dead mother, and suddenly a swarthy and round-faced girl with large dark eyes came in - Katerina, Anna's sister. She was silent and embarrassed.

Anna called Yevgeny and asked to talk about something, and he noted that Anna's disposition was cold and calm. She said that she considered herself an impatient and persistent debater. They talked about "artistic sense." Anna believed that it was necessary to study people, and Eugene found that life experience was enough for this. Yes, and what to study all? People are the same, in his opinion. All moral illnesses come from the fact that society is not organized correctly. If it is arranged correctly, then there will be no difference between stupid and smart: everyone will benefit.

Everyone went to drink tea, and then Anna, Eugene and the neighbor who had arrived began to play cards and talk, and Anna sent Arcady along with her sister to the piano. He was offended that she did not take him seriously, Anna really liked him. But Katerina, who played the piano masterfully, but dryly, just seemed to him nice. In fact, the girl was intimidated by her sister and timid by nature, so she withdrew into herself.

After dinner they agreed on a morning walk. At night, Arkady loftily praised Odintsova, and Bazarov said that this “woman with a brain” was “a grated roll,” and her sister was a true miracle. “You can make whatever you want out of her,” since she is still innocent and young.

Anna Bazarov liked the sharpness of her judgments, she loved the new.

Anna Sergeevna was a rather strange creature. Having no prejudices, not even having any strong beliefs, she did not back down from anything and did not go anywhere.

A quiet life of luxury made her blood slow and her mind calm. Selfish comfort and peace have always been the boundaries against which all her noble aspirations were broken.

Like all women who failed to fall in love, she wanted something without knowing what it was. Actually, she wanted nothing, although she seemed to want everything.

She could not stand a fat and unkempt husband, and he instilled in her an aversion to all men. In Europe, she had an affair, but he did not prevent her from returning to Russia and living a quiet life for her own pleasure.

The next morning she went with Yevgeny, and Arkady stayed with Katya, who played for him. When the couple returned, Kirsanov noted the fun and affection of both of them. He got jealous.

Chapter 17: Love Bazarova

So they lived for 15 days. Anna had a strict order, and everyone in the house obeyed him. Eugene did not like to live according to the schedule, but Anna assured that otherwise it was simply impossible to live in the village - boredom would overcome.

Eugene became anxious, he did not sit still. Anna rarely agreed with him, but still favored him, Arkady was discouraged and upset, because he considered himself in love with Odintsova. But he became close to Katya, who was kind to him and willingly allowed him to be sad and indulge in his thoughts. They were very similar: they loved nature, music and poetry. Arkady understood that he could not interest Odintsova, but she was not interested in him. She was fine with Bazarov, but Eugene himself began to avoid a friend, as if ashamed of him.

The real reason for the change was that Bazarov fell in love with Anna. Previously, he tried to “make sense” from all women, and if it was impossible, then he would go away and look for others. But nothing “sensible” worked out with Anna, but he could not forget her (to his amazement). She attracted him with everything: appearance, manners, intelligence and freedom of thought. He indignantly discovered romance in himself: he went alone to the hayloft and into the forest and scolded himself. Bazarov imagined how Anna would reciprocate, and caught himself in "shameful thoughts."

Evgeny himself liked Odintsova: he "struck her imagination." But she did not miss him and did not expect him. He was just entertaining her.

Having met the clerk from his parents and learned about their longing, Eugene realized that it was time to go to his family. He talked about separation from Anna, and she was upset that he would leave. She decided to have a heart to heart talk with him before leaving. Bazarov said that he did not understand why she lives in the village with intelligence and beauty? He put forward the version that she loves comfort more than life itself. She insisted that she knew how to get carried away, and was not indifferent to everything. At the same time, she admitted that she was unhappy, because she had no "desire to live." She has no purpose, no incentive to live. Bazarov said that the reason for her unhappiness was that she could not fall in love. Then he smiled bitterly and objected that she was lucky. He saw that she was teasing him, but she herself felt nothing but curiosity. He shook her hand and left. She considered, but did not return it.

Having met his friend so late, Arkady almost wept with annoyance.

Chapter 18: Recognition

The next day, Anna called Yevgeny to her and resumed the conversation about feelings. She said that she is always waiting for something, but does not receive it. He commented bitterly on this, and she asked what he was striving for, so gifted and smart? Bazarov avoided answering, he said that it was pointless to chat in advance about what was yet to be done. Anna accepted it, but asked how he felt? He confessed his love to her, but she pushed him away. A strong and heavy passion frightened her.

Anna felt guilty before Yevgeny, but nevertheless preferred calmness and luxury of loneliness to his passion.

Chapter 19: Departure

The next day, Eugene once again asked Anna if she loved him, and, having received a complete refusal by her silence, he was about to leave for home. All day he was stern and silent, and Anna was with her sister. The situation was defused by Sitnikov, who arrived without an invitation.

At night, Arkady told Bazarov that he would also leave. He understood that Anna would get bored if he was left without a friend. He was tormented by the uncertainty of the strange behavior of Anna and Eugene. Finally, talking about Sitnikov, Arkady heard from Bazarov a dismissive assessment of Sitnikov and his ilk. In it, he saw self-conceit, which acquired unheard-of proportions with Bazarov. He also called Arkady stupid.

The next morning they left, and Arkady, seeing Sitnikov's intention to go with him, asked Yevgeny to visit. Anna said goodbye kindly, but absent-mindedly. Arkady silently shook hands with his friend, and he appreciated his delicacy. On the way, Eugene repented that in the women's society all sorts of "nonsense" had been found against him, that women had completely mastered them. Bazarov now intends to bring himself back to normal, get rid of the obsession and get down to business.

Chapter 20: At Bazarov's House

Bazarov was met by a gray-haired and thin old man in a military overcoat. This is his father. Then the “round old woman” mother ran out and began to cry. The father himself could hardly restrain himself from tears, but still exhorted his wife.

In the conversation, Father Yevgeny tried to make an impression by talking about his knowledge of medicine and acquaintances in the service. They live modestly: there are only 22 souls in the estate, and those are on dues. Vasily Ivanovich talked a lot about his household and the past. Here he sometimes plays the role of a doctor, because no one knows medicine. At a delicious and plentiful dinner, he spoke about politics, the youth was silent. In order not to irritate his son, the father even sent the boy away, who usually drove the flies away from the master's table.

After a meal and a walk, Evgeny and Arkady went to bed early. Bazarov immediately sent his father away, who wanted to talk, but he himself did not sleep a wink all night.

The author describes Bazarov's mother: she is a suspicious, kind and religious old woman who married against her will, and therefore she invested all her love in her only son. Camping life with her husband made her fat and clumsy, but she retained responsiveness and meekness in her heart.

Chapter 21: Friends Quarrel

In the morning Arkady met Father Yevgeny in the garden. He flattered Kirsanov for his origin, and then began to ask about his friendship with Yevgeny. Arkady called him a "wonderful person" with great prospects. He began to describe his friend with fervor, which aroused the old man's delight.

Having met, the friends started talking: Eugene realized his insignificance before the whole world. Unlike his parents, he felt only boredom and anger in life. Seeing the ant dragging the fly, he envied that it had no feelings. But then he sat down complaining: “I didn’t break myself, so the wench won’t break me.” He changed the topic and said that he did not like the deaf life of his fathers. He needs society. Then Eugene questioned the humane goals that Russia faces. He sees no use for himself in the general prosperity for which he must labor. Arkady accused him of lacking principles, and Bazarov retorted that the world is ruled not by principles, but by sensations: he is a nihilist because he likes to deny.

The friends could not sleep, and they quarreled when Kirsanov began to speak beautifully, which his friend did not like: Bazarov called Uncle Arkady an idiot and compared them. Arkady was offended, accused his friend of despotism and injustice. They almost got into a fight, but Vasily Ivanovich came and said that his wife had invited the priest to dinner. Eugene said that he would tolerate his company. The father was ashamed to say that he had ordered a prayer service when his son arrived. And he also ordered the day before to remove his order, which, again, he was embarrassed to show in front of his son. The dinner went well, and Eugene played cards with the priest, but at this time his mother's eyes expressed a mute "humble reproach."

After dinner, Yevgeny told Arkady that he wanted to go to him. There he can immerse himself in work, but here his parents do not leave him. Of course, they will be upset, but he is bored with them. Yevgeny is embarrassed to upset them, and Arkady stood up for them: he felt sorry for the old people.

Vasily Ivanovich received the news like a blow. Eugene did not know how his father, with trembling hands, took out one bill after another, just to set the table for young people, just to please them. He did not know that his mother had to be persuaded for two hours to let her son go without sobbing. He did not know that after his departure, Vasily Ivanovich dropped his head on his chest and said that his son had abandoned them, that he was bored with them. He was supported only by a meek wife, and he hugged her in a way that he did not hug even in his youth ...

Chapter 22: Return to Maryino

At the outpost, Kirsanov invited a friend to go to Anna. He waved it off and off they went. But Anna met them without the former sympathy and explained her unkindness with melancholy. Katya did not come out to them at all, and Arkady felt that he missed her. Feeling tense, they left the same day, having received an invitation for the future.

In Maryino they were welcome, but the owner had even more worries about the housework. The work went completely wrong, there was no money and no energy. Arkady supported his father, and Bazarov retired and buried himself in work. Longing for Nikolsky overcame Kirsanov, and he decided to go there alone. There he was received cordially, and he was happy to see Katerina.

Chapter 23: Date with Fenechka

At this time, Bazarov worked, and Pavel Petrovich spoke little in his presence, but still did not like him. Despite an attack of illness, he did not even send for him. But sometimes he came and looked at his experiments. Nikolai Petrovich, who was interested in experiments, visited even more often. But most of all, Eugene communicated with Fenechka. She trusted him in everything, as he was simple and kind in dealing with her. She was even less shy with him than with Nikolai. Bazarov liked a beautiful and natural woman. But Fenechka began to be seriously frightened by Pavel Petrovich, who seemed to be following her.

Once Bazarov met Fenechka in the morning when no one was there, and began to flirt with her. She was flattered by Yevgeny's attention and liked his playful but kind speeches. He said that all noble ladies were not worth her elbow, and that he, a lonely man, would not mind attention. Then Fenechka complained about Pavel Petrovich's surveillance. At one point, they both bent over the rose, and Eugene kissed the girl on the lips. Pavel Petrovich found them. They parted ways. She was reproachful, he was annoyed, and Pavel looked gloomy, but he did not say anything to his brother.

Chapter 24: Duel

Pavel Petrovich came to Bazarov and challenged him. Eugene noted that the duel is absurd, but he accepts the challenge. They agreed to fight with pistols in the morning outside the grove with a witness - footman Peter, so that no one would be accused of murder. Bazarov agreed, because Pavel could hit him to provoke him, and then the old man would have to answer with his fists. He realized that Pavel himself was in love with Fenechka, and therefore called him.

In the morning, Bazarov was not a coward, but ridiculed his position. The duel seemed to him child's play. Paul was serious. He aimed straight at Bazarov's head, but missed. Eugene fired without aiming and hit in the leg. Seeing this, he immediately began to provide first aid, not listening to the objections of the wounded. He said that Eugene had the right to a second shot. Waking up from a faint, Pavel admitted that Bazarov acted nobly in helping him. They decided not to resume the duel, but did not put up either. Pavel was ashamed of the failure and the very idea of ​​a duel, but was glad that Yevgeny was going to leave.

Until a new doctor arrived, Bazarov took care of the sick, and Pavel himself joked and laughed. His brother was worried about him. Fenechka did not leave the room and avoided Yevgeny. At night, Pavel was delirious, and in his delirium he said that Fenechka looked like Princess R., and he loved her, but Nikolai did not understand who “her” was.

At this time, Bazarov collected all things. For forgiveness, Nikolai asked for forgiveness for his brother and emphasized that no one would know about the duel. Pavel shook hands with him, the servants wept, but Eugene was cold. Fenechka did not say goodbye to him. Pavel's behavior frightened her even more, and she always felt his eyes on her. Finally, they explained. Pavel was alone with her and asked if she loved his brother. Fenechka answered in the affirmative with a force unexpected for her. She said about Bazarov's kiss that it was not her fault. Pavel squeezed her hand, and a tear appeared on his cheek. He asked her never to leave Nicholas and to love him.

Then Nikolai came in, and Fenechka ran out of the room. Paul asked his brother to marry her. Nikolai was surprised, because his brother was always against this marriage because of decency. But Pavla demanded from him to fulfill "his duty." Nikolai left in delight, and Pavel lay on the bed "like a dead man."

Chapter 25: Explaining with Anna

Arkady and Katerina are talking about Bazarov. Katya says that they were all under his influence, but Arkady is not on the way with him, like her, because they are “tame”, but he is not. Katerina notices that her sister is too independent to be under the influence of others for a long time. She asked if Arkady was glad that she was now more disposed towards him? But Arkady was already carried away by Katerina herself, and not by Anna. They switched to talking about Katya: she is poor, but she would not marry a rich man, because she does not want to live in inequality. She is ready to submit, but equal. Arkady confessed his feelings to her, renouncing his attraction to her sister. Katherine was flattered.

Arkady went to his room and saw Bazarov. He told him about the duel, and Arkady felt ashamed and embarrassed. Yevgeny announced that they had become "bored" to each other, and they needed to leave. He suspected a friend in connection with Anna, so he spoke rudely and directly.

Anna invited him to her place. They agreed not to remember the past, but Anna still felt tension and fear. Eugene was courteous and cold.

Arkady sat alone and thought that he did not feel jealousy for Anna. He languished with a different feeling...

Chapter 26: Arcady's Proposal

Katerina sat and thought that she was seeing Arkady alone for the last time. Her sister remarked to her that she was being frivolous.

This time, Arkady was trying to propose to Katerina, when suddenly they heard the voices of Anna and Eugene. They talked about their feelings and could not see the witnesses. Anna admitted that at first Bazarov interested her, but then she realized that they were too similar. Both were tired of life and both knew too much. But she liked the worship of the inexperienced Arkady more, and now she openly tells Yevgeny that she increasingly thinks of Kirsanov as a lover. Eugene could hardly restrain himself: he was in pain. He discussed Kirsanov's behavior with Anna. Anna finds that he is still in love with her and is just having a friendly time with her sister.

When they passed by, Arkady proposed to Katya so sincerely and fervently that she agreed and believed him.

The next day, Anna called Eugene to consult about the proposal of Arkady. He was glad to see that Anna was in his place. He advises accepting the offer. She blushed, then turned pale, but agreed. She was about to extend her hand to him in consolation, but Bazarov refused and ordered him to pawn: he would not accept alms.

At parting with Arkady, he called him a "soft-bodied barich" and said that he was not created for a "bean" life. His destiny is family and children, and not the fight against prejudice. Arkady hugged him and wept, and Yevgeny foresaw that his wife would command him. And so it happened: in the evening he forgot about him and his nihilism, Katya took possession of him.

Anna calmed down and forgot about her passion for Arkady. In all her feelings there was one curiosity.

Chapter 27: Bazarov's Death

Eugene was overcome by longing, and his parents were afraid to disturb him and tried not to strain him with communication. His sadness and slowness frightened them, but they were afraid to start asking questions. He reacted nervously to his father's attempts to start a conversation.

From longing, the hero walked around the village and asked the peasants how the world should be arranged. They considered him behind his back as a "pea jester." His closeness to the people was an illusion.

Gradually, Eugene began to help his father with medicine, and he admired his every move and was insanely proud of everything that his son did and said.

One day, Eugene came and asked to cauterize the wound with a hellish stone: he opened the corpse of a typhoid peasant, cut himself, and the doctor did not have the necessary drug. The father was very frightened, because it had already been 4 hours, and Eugene could have become infected. And the son seemed indifferent.

The old man's fears were confirmed: Eugene fell ill with typhus. He and his wife did not sleep or eat, but only tried to cure their hopelessly ill son. The old man was strong and did not voice the diagnosis until the last. Eugene was sullen and irritable. They called a doctor. But Evgeny told his father in private that he was dying, but while his mind was strong, he asked to bring Anna Odintsova to him. The father complied with his request and sent for her. Seeing all the signs of typhus, he deceived himself with hope to the last. Then he lay down under the images and began to weep with his wife. The son died very quickly. Vasily Ivanovich resigned himself to the inevitable and persuaded his son to take communion in order to somehow console his mother. He agreed.

Anna arrived, but felt nothing but fright and disgust. He began to pour out his soul to her: now he realized that Russia did not need her. She kissed him on the forehead and left.

He fell into unconsciousness and died the next day. The old people were inconsolable.

Chapter 28: Epilogue

Six months after the death of Bazarov, Nikolai and Fenechka, as well as Arkady and Katya, got married. Their financial affairs began to improve, as Arkady became an excellent host. Pavel Petrovich decided to leave forever: first to Moscow, and then abroad. He settled in Dresden and began to play the role of the same secular lion there, but it was hard and lonely for him there, far from his homeland. Anna also went to Moscow, and then she married not for love, but for the similarity of temperament. Her husband was also cold, handsome and smart.

Kukshina and Sitnikov drove along different countries and pretended to learn, and denied everything that they saw on their way.

Only his parents came to the grave of Bazarov, who sat near her for a long time and remembered their son.