In the novel Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev Arkady one of the main characters seeks to find himself while being influenced by philosophy and friends that contradict his true feelings At the beginning of the novel Arkady is a devout follower of his friend Bazarov and his teachings of Nihilism he seems to be under Bazarovs control He appears immature and weak minded without ideas of his own while subscribing to the Nihilistic views of Bazarov Throughout the novel Arkadys thoughts and actions r