Why Is Raskolnikov's Guilt Ever A Justifiable Crime

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Beginning Questions 1.Does Raskolnikov see himself as one above the law? 2.Is Raskolnikov a hypocrite? He kills a lady he deems is worthless yet is quite worthless himself. 3.Is murder ever a justifiable crime? 4. Is Dunia doing the right thing by marrying Luzhin against her brother’s wishes? 5.Is Raskolnikov’s dream /past a stimulus for the killing of the pawnbroker? 6.How does Marmaledov live with himself knowing that his family is starving and his daughter has been tainted? 7.Why would Dunia be ruined by her employer’s advances at her? Would it not be the other way around? 8.Why is Zosimov so interested in Raskolnikov? 9.Is Sonya’s sacrifice a necessity for the family? 10.If Raskolnikov’s guilt is so evident, how come he has not been charged …show more content…

He thinks he would have no problem doing it. 8.”Blood will be less noticeable on red”. The panic has gotten to Raskolnikov. He is now thinking really simply after killing the pawnbroker. 9.”What if there’s a search already? What if they’re there now waiting for me?” Raskolnikov suffers excess paranoia. He thinks everyone is after him. 10.”In the hour of death you must forgive. That’s a sin, madame”.(178) Katerina hates her husband for all he’s done. She won’t even forgive him when he’s dying. Notes Part 1 Chapter 1 Raskolnikov is scared of his landlady because he owes several months of rent. He ponders over committing a certain act. However, he believes himself unable to do it. He looks down on the prostitutes, and evildoers in the village while being a poor and unkempt man himself. He arrives at the pawnbroker’s Alyona Ivanovna. Lizaveta keeps all of her furnishings tidy. He sells a watch for a smaller amount while gathering information for his scheme. After drinking some beer, he musters strength to commit his …show more content…

He is married to Katerina Ivanovna who married him after her first marriage didn’t work out. He regained his job, but lost it 5 days before. Because of this, he’s been neglecting his family. His daughter Sonya was forced into prostitution. Raskolnikov leaves a few kopecks out of pity. Chapter 3 Nastasia the maid brings Raskolnikov some tea and soup. He receives a letter from his mother. She tells him that the landlady is about to evict him. The letter tells him that Svidrigailov , Dunia’s Employer, tried to get closer to her which ruined her reputation. She went and accepted Luzhin's marriage proposal. This will help him get a job. Also, his sister and fiance are going to St.Petersburg. Chapter 4 Raskolnikov does not want the marriage to happen because he thinks Dunia is sacrificing herself for him. He stops and old man from touching a young drunk girl. He tells an officer and gives him some money for cab fare. However, the police and man keep walking which makes Raskolnikov think the police will do nothing. Raskolnikov notices he is walking to his friend’s Razumikhin's

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