Explain why Raskolnikov is so opposed to Dounia's marriage to Luzhin AND describe Luzhin's personality; explain why he's so revolting. (Defend him if you don't feel that he is)
• Raskolnikov believes that the marriage of his sister and Luzhin will eventually sacrifice her happiness for financial improvements (P33)
• Blames Luzhin for his closefisted behavior when Luzhin says he will only pay partial of their traveling costs (P34)
• In his visit to Raskolnikov, Luzhin further shows his agreement for individual's wealthiness promoting the development of society, which upsets Raskolnikov again (P115)
• Luzhin: only wishing to marry a pretty but poor girl to please him; neglecting other’s dignity; arrogant, selfish, stingy, superficial…
• Luzhin: …show more content…
But even though he knows about Raskolnikov’s crime, he does not report it but instead waits to see Raskolnikov goes to self-confession.
• "Redemption" of Raskolnikov in some way.
5. List contradicting behaviors apparent in Raskolnikov.
• Opposes Dounia’s marriage with Luzhin vs. reveals to Dounia that she can totally select her husband based on her preference
• 19th Russian intellectual supposed to care about social development vs. his dislike of radical ideas
• Views crime as the "extraordinary"'s privileges vs. conscience and confession
• Ruthlessness when murdering the old women vs. generosity when giving Marmeladov the only money he has vs. regrets afterward
• Save a kid from fire and a girl from danger vs. killing Alyona and Lizaveta
6. Discuss how Dostoevsky creates suspense.
• Suspense for crime: Raskolnikov, with the precedent as a criminal, may potentially repeat what he has done before to the two victims by attacking Porfiry or …show more content…
Look back at the side story of Svidrigailov, and answer the following
-What is the point of his character?
• Stands as an opponent of Raskolnikov
-Why is he so vile? (Defend him, if you don't believe that he is)
• Cheats at card games; gambles
• Pleasure-seeking
• Makes his wife pays for his debts to avoid his imprisonment (P223)
• Chases Dounia and attempts to run away with her without her consent (she refuses eventually)
-Explain the significance of his dream.
• Represents his redemption as he realizes the suffering of himself and others driven by personal appetites, turning point of his character development
13. Raskolnikov muses, "But why are they so fond of me if I don't deserve it? Oh, if only I were alone and no one loved me and I too had never loved anyone! Nothing of all this would have happened." Explain what he means. Then, explain how this comment relates to a greater theme.
• Raskolnikov means that without people’s care and love for him he will remain cold, violent and radical. But because his friends’ support and help, he could hardly not to feel regret for what he has done. This change of Raskolnikov then relates to the theme of confession.
14. Discuss the presentation of God and religion throughout the novel, and explain how the epilogue contributes to this
• Raskolnikov believes that the marriage of his sister and Luzhin will eventually sacrifice her happiness for financial improvements (P33)
• Blames Luzhin for his closefisted behavior when Luzhin says he will only pay partial of their traveling costs (P34)
• In his visit to Raskolnikov, Luzhin further shows his agreement for individual's wealthiness promoting the development of society, which upsets Raskolnikov again (P115)
• Luzhin: only wishing to marry a pretty but poor girl to please him; neglecting other’s dignity; arrogant, selfish, stingy, superficial…
• Luzhin: …show more content…
But even though he knows about Raskolnikov’s crime, he does not report it but instead waits to see Raskolnikov goes to self-confession.
• "Redemption" of Raskolnikov in some way.
5. List contradicting behaviors apparent in Raskolnikov.
• Opposes Dounia’s marriage with Luzhin vs. reveals to Dounia that she can totally select her husband based on her preference
• 19th Russian intellectual supposed to care about social development vs. his dislike of radical ideas
• Views crime as the "extraordinary"'s privileges vs. conscience and confession
• Ruthlessness when murdering the old women vs. generosity when giving Marmeladov the only money he has vs. regrets afterward
• Save a kid from fire and a girl from danger vs. killing Alyona and Lizaveta
6. Discuss how Dostoevsky creates suspense.
• Suspense for crime: Raskolnikov, with the precedent as a criminal, may potentially repeat what he has done before to the two victims by attacking Porfiry or …show more content…
Look back at the side story of Svidrigailov, and answer the following
-What is the point of his character?
• Stands as an opponent of Raskolnikov
-Why is he so vile? (Defend him, if you don't believe that he is)
• Cheats at card games; gambles
• Pleasure-seeking
• Makes his wife pays for his debts to avoid his imprisonment (P223)
• Chases Dounia and attempts to run away with her without her consent (she refuses eventually)
-Explain the significance of his dream.
• Represents his redemption as he realizes the suffering of himself and others driven by personal appetites, turning point of his character development
13. Raskolnikov muses, "But why are they so fond of me if I don't deserve it? Oh, if only I were alone and no one loved me and I too had never loved anyone! Nothing of all this would have happened." Explain what he means. Then, explain how this comment relates to a greater theme.
• Raskolnikov means that without people’s care and love for him he will remain cold, violent and radical. But because his friends’ support and help, he could hardly not to feel regret for what he has done. This change of Raskolnikov then relates to the theme of confession.
14. Discuss the presentation of God and religion throughout the novel, and explain how the epilogue contributes to this