The history of Paul Petrovich as relayed in the novel portrays a picture of pride and conservativeness which is in sharp contrast to the liberal and seemingly humble characterization of Bazarov. ... Paul Petrovich openly displays his pride through his dress and manner, which enhances his appearance. ... Paul's firmly rooted belief in the superiority of his generation is clearly seen in, "I am convinced that you and I are much more in the right than these little gentlemen, even though we may express ourselves in somewhat out-of-date, vielli language, and may lack their impudence and sel...

• Word Count: 1234
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The history of Paul Petrovich as relayed in the novel portrays a picture of pride and conservativeness which is in sharp contrast to the liberal and seemingly humble characterization of Bazarov. ... Paul Petrovich openly displays his pride through his dress and manner, which enhances his appearance. ... Paul's firmly rooted belief in the superiority of his generation is clearly seen in, "I am convinced that you and I are much more in the right than these little gentlemen, even though we may express ourselves in somewhat out-of-date, vielli language, and may lack their impudence and sel...

• Word Count: 1227
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate