Fathers and Sons, Chapter 14 summary
Chapter 14 of 28 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 14, Arkady meets Madame Odintsov at the Governor’s ball, admires her composure, and talks warmly with her during the mazurka. She invites him to visit with Bazarov, whose dismissive remarks about women disturb Arkady and expose a difference between the friends.
What happens
- Matvei Ilyitch receives elaborate attention at the Governor’s crowded ball, while Arkady and Bazarov keep to a corner.
- Sitnikov introduces Arkady to Madame Odintsov, whose dignity and manner immediately attract him.
- During the mazurka, Arkady overcomes his shyness and talks about his family, his life, and Bazarov.
- Madame Odintsov invites Arkady to visit and bring Bazarov, whose disbelief makes her curious.
- Bazarov comments crudely on her appearance and dismisses women’s independent thought, upsetting Arkady.
- The friends leave, while the neglected Madame Kukshin stays and dances with Sitnikov at four in the morning.
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What to notice
Madame Odintsov’s curiosity about Bazarov turns Arkady’s enthusiastic description into an invitation for both friends to visit.
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Why does Madame Odintsov ask Arkady to bring Bazarov?
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