At the beginning of Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoevsky doesn’t mention the protagonist’s name, making the novel more intense. As we continue reading, we discover that the character's name is Raskolnikov, an isolated young man who is full of scorn and contempt. We soon find out that most of the novel takes place in Raskolnikov’s mind, how he’s contemplating a crime in his head. He is debating to himself whether or not he should commit the crime. He makes his decision by focusing on Alyona Ivanovna’s loathsome qualities. Chapter VI of part I shows how Raskolnikov first develops the idea of killing the pawnbroker Alyona Ivanovna. Raskolnikov develops a strong hatred and contempt the first time he sees her. As I continue reading eagerly, I wonder how Raskolnikov can possibly muster the courage to commit the crime. The way Raskolnikov executes the crime is not like an experienced mastermind, in fact, he almost gets caught in the act.
I believe Raskolnikov's conscience is his main adversary in this novel. The way he commits the crime seems as if he wants to get caught. I can’t wait to see how Raskolnikov will receive his punishment.
posted by John I.
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Yes I think the way Fyodor Dostoevsky begins the introduction is very interesting beacuse it makes the reader want to know more about the crime, about Rask, and how the how you said the punishment he recives will be like.
ReplyDeleteThat was a really interesting way of thing about his conscience. I never thought that his conscience was his enemy, but rather the facilitator towards the 'good' side, the holy side. However, you are right; if rask had any chance of living a normal life after killing the two men he would have had to 'defeat' his conscience.
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