In both Crime and Punishment and Chronicle, it is obvious to draw parallels between the novel’s protagonist, Raskolnikov, and the movie’s protagonist, Andrew: both males are isolated by society, for which they are a contributing factor; both harbor a deep resentment against those around them; and both of them commit a violent act that ultimately marks their doom.
The beginning exposition of both the novel and the movie spends a significant amount of time emphasizing the protagonists’ loneliness. The very first page of the novel describes Raskolnikov as someone who is “completely absorbed in himself, and isolated from his fellows;” in the same way, the movie begins in Andrew’s dingy room and shows him friendless as he gets bullied for his camera (Dostoevsky 1). As the storyline progresses, however, it is evident that these characters are not completely helpless victims; …show more content…
The in-between phase is filled with Raskolnikov’s inner turmoil, his sleepless nights, his almost-confessions, and his indignant emotions. By using most of the book for this purpose, Dostoevsky exemplifies how Raskolnikov is not a heartless killer. In fact, Raskolnikov tries to persuade himself several times that Alyona’s death is of no consequence and that he is not fazed by his decision, but it becomes apparent that is this not true since Raskolnikov lives his life in constant fear and suspicion after the crime. In Chronicle, Trank continuously highlights that Andrew is not a “bad” kid; rather, he is physically and mentally abused both by his father and by the kids in school. His complete isolation from society, save for his cousin, and his mother’s deathly health forces Andrew to the emotional edge, leading to his first accidental kill about halfway through the movie. In this fork-in-the-road, Andrew chooses to exercise his powers and wreak havoc at those who wronged
The beginning exposition of both the novel and the movie spends a significant amount of time emphasizing the protagonists’ loneliness. The very first page of the novel describes Raskolnikov as someone who is “completely absorbed in himself, and isolated from his fellows;” in the same way, the movie begins in Andrew’s dingy room and shows him friendless as he gets bullied for his camera (Dostoevsky 1). As the storyline progresses, however, it is evident that these characters are not completely helpless victims; …show more content…
The in-between phase is filled with Raskolnikov’s inner turmoil, his sleepless nights, his almost-confessions, and his indignant emotions. By using most of the book for this purpose, Dostoevsky exemplifies how Raskolnikov is not a heartless killer. In fact, Raskolnikov tries to persuade himself several times that Alyona’s death is of no consequence and that he is not fazed by his decision, but it becomes apparent that is this not true since Raskolnikov lives his life in constant fear and suspicion after the crime. In Chronicle, Trank continuously highlights that Andrew is not a “bad” kid; rather, he is physically and mentally abused both by his father and by the kids in school. His complete isolation from society, save for his cousin, and his mother’s deathly health forces Andrew to the emotional edge, leading to his first accidental kill about halfway through the movie. In this fork-in-the-road, Andrew chooses to exercise his powers and wreak havoc at those who wronged