Fyodor Dostoevsky’s work on Crime and Punishment takes a stance that delves into the mental torture that ensues after wrongdoing; often times the internal anguish is more painful than a physical punishment. Guilt is a powerful feeling that can either erode the soul or inspire one to change. This intense sensation of remorse arises in the face of any transgression one commits whether the incident was real or imagined. This acts as a moral compass that allows one to ameliorate actions or do deep introspection.
Rodion Raskolnikov experiences both perceived and retrospective guilt in the text. He feels responsibly for something he feels is unforgiveable and also is unable to let go of this past which he is haunted by. The conscience’s weight can …show more content…
The author’s perspective of this matter is illustrated by the line, “If he has a conscience he will suffer for his mistake. That will be his punishment-as well as the prison…”. The mind is powerful than any external force. People often do not fear others; they fear what other people will make them think of themselves. One hears things from others but the words make no impact until the mind ascribes its own meaning and emotional value. Rodion’s crimes have shone a light into the darkest parts of himself that he cannot remove or …show more content…
He does not want to be a recipient of mercy because he rather be broken physically than to manage the impact of his conscience. The author goes even further to illustrate his beliefs of the conscience being greater than any punishment by showing how Rodion’s mental state begins to manifest externally. “But all at once something seemed to seize him and fling him at her (Sonia’s) feet. He wept and threw his arms round her knees…”. The subject is overcome with his shame and finds himself weeping on the ground. This passage has a solemn tone that is characterize with proper yet vivid diction. The words used indicate the time period and background of the author; such as seize, fling, suffer, adhere, omit or confined. The tale itself contains two oxymorons that support the entire story line; initially Rodion feels invisible and able to do whatever he pleases- this perception of freedom leads to the murder that eventually enslaves him. Ironically, this same imprisonment is what frees him
Rodion Raskolnikov experiences both perceived and retrospective guilt in the text. He feels responsibly for something he feels is unforgiveable and also is unable to let go of this past which he is haunted by. The conscience’s weight can …show more content…
The author’s perspective of this matter is illustrated by the line, “If he has a conscience he will suffer for his mistake. That will be his punishment-as well as the prison…”. The mind is powerful than any external force. People often do not fear others; they fear what other people will make them think of themselves. One hears things from others but the words make no impact until the mind ascribes its own meaning and emotional value. Rodion’s crimes have shone a light into the darkest parts of himself that he cannot remove or …show more content…
He does not want to be a recipient of mercy because he rather be broken physically than to manage the impact of his conscience. The author goes even further to illustrate his beliefs of the conscience being greater than any punishment by showing how Rodion’s mental state begins to manifest externally. “But all at once something seemed to seize him and fling him at her (Sonia’s) feet. He wept and threw his arms round her knees…”. The subject is overcome with his shame and finds himself weeping on the ground. This passage has a solemn tone that is characterize with proper yet vivid diction. The words used indicate the time period and background of the author; such as seize, fling, suffer, adhere, omit or confined. The tale itself contains two oxymorons that support the entire story line; initially Rodion feels invisible and able to do whatever he pleases- this perception of freedom leads to the murder that eventually enslaves him. Ironically, this same imprisonment is what frees him