Nikolai remains a consistent character throughout the novel. Romanticism lies within Nikolai, and this is revealed through his sentimental values of his farm and the place where his son was born. An indication of this is revealed when he says, "The air here! How wonderful it is! I do believe the air smells sweeter here than anywhere else in the world. And the skies too...Of course...You were born here so everything is bound to strike you with a special... (pg. 80)" But his son, Arkady cuts him off saying, "But papa, what difference does it make where a person is born...it makes absolutely no difference (pg. 80-81)," indicating an anti-romantic view. Though his words are astonishing and hurtful to Nikolai, he maintains his pace. The tension between Nikolai and Arkady is to a minimum when they first reunite, but it increases later on as the story progresses. Turgenev builds this contrast through Bazarov. Still, Nikolai is tru

"Breathless with joy...smiling gently at her own tears. No one who has not seen such tears in the eyes in the eyes of his beloved knows the degree of happiness attainable on this earth, as the heart swoons with thankfulness and awe (pg. 296)." Not only did Katya bring out the romanticism in Arkady, but also Arkady brought it out in her.

The other significant character in this novel had tremendous effects on the other characters and also to the readers of this novel, such as myself. Bazarov. Intimidating? I think so. Arkady introduced him as a nihilist. He is a scientist and rationalist who approaches everything with scientific objectivity and believes human feelings and concepts are nonsense. He has strong arguments with Paval and his romantic views, and he corrupts Arkady into nihilism and against his family. Turgenev lays Bazarov on strong to his readers.

Was it a happy ending? From a romanticist point of view; it was. Arkady married Katya and Nikolai married Fenichka. Father and son, Nikolai and Arkady, reunite in the end. Romanticism is brought out within the characters and supports the ending of the story. And, the greatest nihilist of them all dies a romantic death.

Then, Bazarov is introduced to Madame Odintsova, or Anna. He is attracted to her, but he t

Some common words found in the essay are:
Paval Nikolai, Bazarov Throughout, Arkady Bazarov, Odintsova Anna, Intimidating Arkady, Nikolai Arkady, Arkady Arkady, Bazarov Nikolai, Sons Turgenev, Nikolai Nihilism, romantic views, grows fond, else world, throughout novel, katya saying, nikolai arkady, arkady bazarov,
Approximate Word count = 863
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)