All the Love's in "First Love"

In the novel, "First Love," by Turgnev, the author depicts the firsts love's of many different characters. In the beginning, you automatically think that the first love being talked about is the main characters, Vladiminr, but towards the end of the book, you begin to realize that many more things are going on then initialially thought. Three main characters end up finding their first loves, as well as being caught in a pretty akward love triangle. Love is shared between a father, his son, and a beautiful young princess. Zinaida's, the beautiful young princess, character completely changes throughout the novel. In the beginning she is powerful, in control, interesting, feeds of attention, sure of herself, and cold at times. After she is struck by an unexpected love she becomes unsure, soft, and disinterested. Her role in the novel is key, as well as her transformation.