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In Fathers and Sons, Turgenev proposes an interesting relationship between these two parties; the generation gap between fathers and sons brings with it controversy. Although Turgenev does not seem to take a stance on whose view of life is best, he shows that people all want others to at least investigate their own ideas, if not wholeheartedly adopt the views of his own generation. While Arcady is able to control his emotions about his ideas …

…is only Bazarov, making no effort to accept those with ideas different from his own, who is unable to form close ties with that generation. On the other hand, Arcady is far less stubborn and single-minded than Bazarov, and thus he is able to make those ties and cultivate love and understanding between the two generations. Because of this, Arcady seems to lead a quite happy, contented life, while Bazarov is constantly argumentative and angry.