The epilogue of Crime and Punishment explains Raskolnikov’s time in prison, and by the end, he realizes his feelings for Sonya and changes his perspective on life. Raskolnikov’s change is described as “... a new account, the account of a man’s gradual renewal, the account of his gradual regeneration, his gradual transition from one world to another” (Dostoevsky 551). With Sonya’s support, Raskolnikov experiences change. Dostoevsky uses words such as “renewal” and “regeneration” to hint that Raskolnikov’s change is positive (Dostoevsky 551). Through his time in Siberia, Raskolnikov looks forward to life, he is saved from his pride and from his strange philosophy of extraordinary men. While Sonya helps Raskolnikov save himself, the Gospel also
