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Raskolnikov's Struggle with Guilt and Justification
Aug 17, 2024
Crime and Punishment: Part Three, Chapter Five and Six
Key Characters:
Raskolnikov
: Protagonist struggling with guilt.
Razumikhin
: Raskolnikov's friend.
Porfiry
: Police investigator.
Chapter Five:
Key Events:
Raskolnikov feigns being light-hearted during a meeting with Razumikhin and Porfiry.
Porfiry's Knowledge
:
Porfiry knows about items Raskolnikov pawned with Ileana.
Porfiry subtly reveals he is aware of Raskolnikov's recent activities.
Article on Crime
:
Raskolnikov's article argues crime is accompanied by illness.
Introduces the theory that extraordinary men can commit crimes for the common good.
Uses Napoleon as an example of a leader whose actions transcend ordinary laws.
Razumikhin is horrified by Raskolnikov's justification for violence.
Discussion of Crime
:
Debate on whether crime is justifiable.
Porfiry questions Raskolnikov about the painters at the pawnbrokers before leaving.
Chapter Six:
Key Events:
Razumikhin is upset about Porfiry's suspicion of Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov's Inner Conflict
:
Dissects Porfiry's investigative methods.
Despite confidence, paranoia ensues leading him to search for missed evidence.
Mysterious Encounter
:
A man on the street whispers "murderer" to Raskolnikov, causing panic.
This encounter exacerbates Raskolnikov's anxiety.
Realization of Ordinary Nature
:
Concludes he is not extraordinary, lacks conviction.
Feels guilty, realizing he is not superior; compares himself unfavorably to the pawnbroker.
Shift in Blame
:
Blames the pawnbroker for his predicament, claiming he cannot forgive her.
Themes:
Guilt and Paranoia:
Raskolnikov's increasing struggle with guilt and paranoia.
Moral Justification of Crime:
The debate on whether crime can be justified for a greater good.
Extraordinary vs. Ordinary:
The exploration of what it means to be an extraordinary person and the implications of this belief.
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