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Fathers and Sons, Chapter 25 summary

Chapter 25 of 28 · 15 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 25, Arkady tells Katia that he values her above her sister, while Bazarov arrives and declares that their friendship no longer serves either of them. Bazarov and Anna Sergievna attempt an uneasy return to friendship, and Arkady discovers that their private meeting no longer makes him jealous.

What happens

  1. In the garden, Katia distinguishes her own and Arkady’s temperaments from Bazarov’s and explains her views on independence and marriage.
  2. Arkady declares his preference for Katia over her sister, then leaves her embarrassed and moved.
  3. Bazarov arrives unexpectedly, reports his duel with Paul Petrovitch, and tells Arkady that their friendship has lost its purpose.
  4. Anna Sergievna invites Bazarov downstairs, where they agree to treat his declaration of love as something past.
  5. Bazarov tells Anna Sergievna about Arkady’s former passion for her, making their conversation more strained.
  6. Alone in a distant garden corner, Arkady feels cheerful rather than jealous and appears to reach a decision.

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In this chapter

BazarovArkadyNikolai PetrovitchPaul PetrovitchAnna SergievnaKatia

What to notice

Katia identifies a likeness between herself and Arkady that separates them from Bazarov. Their conversation gives this difference a personal and romantic importance.

Quick check

How does Arkady feel while Anna Sergievna is alone with Bazarov?

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