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How effective is the dialogue in Fathers and Sons?
“Fathers and Sons” is one of Ivan S. Turgenev’s (1818-83) most interesting works in terms of effectiveness of dialogue. ... The essay outlines Turgenev’s intelligent portrayal of argumentation between the Fathers and the Sons and its effects on the fictional characters, as well as on the reader.
The novel “Fathers and Sons” is, in contrast to Anna Karenina or Oblomov, not an individualising, but a typological generalising title such as Tolstoy’s “War and Piece” or Simonov’s “Night and Days”. ... In modern times the potential of conflicts is extended, as the fathers embody not only a moral and religious order, but at the same time a social and political order.
The dialogue plays a major role in “Fathers and Sons” in characterising the individual by showing direct verbal communication between the characters. ... Thus, eventually, “Fathers” and “Sons” are introduced and at a fixed place, here the Kirsanov estate, united for a confrontation. ... For the present, female protagonists are not involved which will not yet lead to Turgenev’s obligatory love-intrigue. ... Turgenev’s artistic composition of the conversation masterly shows Arkadii’s sensitive approach towards his father. ... The remark about principles is the trigger of the argument between the Fathers and the Sons. ... Turgenev keeps the reader’s attention by describing the thoughts of Pavel: He was beginning to feel a concealed irritation. ... Turgenev’s description of Pavel’s state of mind reinforces the effect on the reader who is expecting the high point of the conflict in the near future. ... Edmonds “Turgenev’s procedure was not to analyse their [his heroes] consciousness, but to exhibit their behaviour” and “Each character, however minor, comes sharply into focus. ... Turgenev’s instrument to receive an effective impression of the difference of opinion is his description of the individual reaction to the conversations held.
Approximate Word count = 1848
Approximate Pages = 7.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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