Not only does Luzhin’s calculative actions when his self-interests are threatened make him increasingly dangerous, but the fact that he makes decisions with a stable, sane mind in comparison to other characters further establishes him as a very threatening individual. Simply, readers are able to perceive that other people that pose a potential threat to Rasky and his family can be considered psychologically sick, which inherently influences their decisions greatly. For example, Svidrigailov is increasingly haunted by his past, as he has seen the ghost of his perished wife on numerous occasions. Because of this, it is obvious that Svidrigailov’s openly, potentially destructive behavior can be considered a partial result of the hardships he is
