tandards, believing in nothing. He and his admirer, Arkady Nikolaevich Kirsanov, after visiting Arkady’s home, make their way to the city and then to Nikolskoe, the house of a rich widow. Anna Sergeevna Odintsova’s estate, which is dedicated to order, presents problems for Bazarov, who’s belief’s were (historically speaking) a reaction to standards and rule. “This was facilitated in part by the order she’d established in her house and in her life. She adhered to it very strictly and forced others to submit as well…Bazarov didn’t care for this regimented, somewhat imperious punctuality in everyday life; ‘it’s as if everything moved along rails,’ he said.” After admitting his love to Odintsova and being rejected, Bazarov is infected with typhus and dies bitterly at home.Bazarov often discusses how the current system should be destroyed, though he knows not what can replace it. After losing arguments over his theory with Pavel Petrovich, Arkady’s uncle, finding Odintsova presents a new challenge and a new opportunity to destroy the present and guide her in the “right” direction. As to her offensively strict order, “Once he aired his views on this subject to Anna Sergeevna.” However, through their long discussions and countless hours together, Bazarov develops a strong love for her. “‘Then you should know that I love you, stupidly, madly…Now see what you’ve extracted.’” To destroy something loved is unspeakable, and Bazarov cannot bring himself to ruin his beloved Odintsova and her order, so he leaves for home. Since destruction of the present is now impossible, Bazarov’s original aim (to destroy the present so there can be better ) cannot be satisfied. “‘If you like a woman,’ he used to say, ‘try to gain your end; if that’s impossible —well, never m...
