In addition, the novel also explores the innermost struggle that the young generation tackle to totally free themselves of their Father’s impacts. The elder generation upholds traditional principles and theories, while the younger question these perspectives through nihilism. There variances in beliefs disturb the two generations’ viewpoints on numerous matters. Moreover, Nikolai and Pavel Petrovitch represent the older generation, they preserve traditional Russian beliefs: they are spiritual, embrace serfs and follow their traditions without questioning the customary way of life: especially, Pavel Petrovitch, is a strong enthusiast of traditional values. In opposition to the virtues of nihilism, he says: “we are old fashioned people; we imagine
