Fathers and Sons

by Ivan Turgenev

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Investigate the distinct ideologies of the young radicals from the 1860s and the older liberals from the 1840s in Russia. Create an artistic piece, such as a picture or story, where one half illustrates the radicals' beliefs and the other half depicts the liberals' ideas. Ensure you clearly label the attributes you aim to highlight for each side.

Read Albert Camus’s "The Stranger" and compare its existentialist narrator to Bazarov. Identify the similarities and differences between the philosophies of nihilism and existentialism.

Examine the current political and social climate in Russia, paying attention to any ongoing reform efforts. How do these modern reforms contrast with those from the mid-1800s?

Study Russian art from the mid-1800s to the end of the 19th century and assess whether it embraced a revolutionary approach similar to contemporary literature. Regardless of your conclusion, select a painting you admire and write a report interpreting its meaning and any historical significance it holds.

Delve into the intricate history of the emancipation of the serfs in Russia during the 1860s and their gradual transition to landownership. Compose a journal entry from the perspective of either a newly freed serf or a former aristocrat, expressing your opinions on the emancipation reforms. Use your research to support your narrative where applicable.

Imagine Bazarov had survived typhus at the book's conclusion, and an additional chapter was included to explore his future. Considering the changes he experiences throughout the novel, predict how he might have lived the rest of his life. Write a brief plot summary outlining what would occur in this hypothetical extra chapter.

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