Parts of the Story
Raskolnikov confesses to Sonya, and he comes to peace that he has a psychological disorder.
What is Climax?
A man who develops a psychological disorder and commits a murder.
Who is Raskolnikov?
This is originally caused by Raskolnikov's pride, but throughout the book it was caused by his guilt.
What is Alienation?
“The man who has a conscience suffers whilst acknowledging his sin. That is his punishment.”
Feeling guilty for what you did wrong is enough punishment.
Raskolnikov turns himself in to the police.
What is Falling action?
A prostitute who befriends Raskolnikov, whom he confesses his crime to.
Who is Sonia?
A philosophical position known for “negating more." It rejected family and societal bonds and emotional and aesthetic concerns in favor of a strict materialism, or the idea that there is no “mind” or “soul” outside of the physical world.
What is Nihilism?
People will stop at nothing to do what they want.
Raskolnikov gets the idea in his head to kill the pawnbroker.
What is Beginning?
The pawnbroker and her sister, the victims of Raskolnikov's crime.
Who are Alyona and Lizaveta?
Raskolnikov sees himself as an extraordinary person and thus above the moral rules that everyone else must follow.
What is Superiority Complex?
“To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's.”
Stay true to yourself, even if it isn't what others want you to do.
Raskolnikov is in prison in Siberia, and he discovers that he loves Sonya.
What is Conclusion?
Raskolnikov's sister, who is devoted to helping her brother.
Who is Dunya?
The book explores this topic, about the functions of the mind, and the way people behave.
What is Psychology?
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.”
People like sticking to the status quo and are afraid of change.
Raskolnikov kills the pawnbroker and her sister.
What is Rising action?
The official in charge of investigating the crime.
Who is Petrovitch?
"I ought to be crucified, crucified on a cross, not pitied! Crucify me, oh judge, crucify me but pity me!"
If you die the way Jesus did, you will be considered "pure" and "free of sin".