Quotes
What theme does this quote fit into and why? "...he was least of all disposed at that moment to come face to face with anyone in the whole world..." (page 118)
Alienation/isolation, he is trying to draw himself away from people and Razumikhin specifically
Who is Raskolnikov's foil?
Razumikhin
What happens when Raskolnikov first wakes up after the murder?
He's feverish, delirious, and confused, symbolizing the start of his psychological breakdown
What major theme dominates Part 2, Chapters 1-4?
Guilt and Conscience
What translation of crime and punishment did we read?
Pevear and Volokhonsky
Why does Raskolnikovs guilt show through him saying: "Weren't you going to throw it into the water just now, this purse, along with all the other things which you also haven't seen yet?" (117)
He cannot rationalize his guilt any further, can't hide behind idea he killed for money, moral conscious wont let him.
How does Raskolnikov react to being called to the police station?
He panics and faints, revealing his internal guilt even before being accused.
Why was Raskolnikov summoned to the police station?
His rent was overdue
How does Dostoyevsky portray Alienation in these chapters?
Raskolnikov isolates himself physically and emotionally, rejecting help and human connection.
What is Raskolnikov’s excuse/alibi when questioned by the police about the murder?
His sickness
What is the context behind this quote? "Raskolnikov answered curtly, abruptly; he was white as a sheet and refused to lower his feverish eyes before the gaze of Ilya Petrovich." (112)
Right after he briefly tells his fake alibi to the cops
Who is the helpful servant whose name means resurrection?
Natsaya
What parts of Raskolnikov's attire is blood soaked in the beginning of the novel?
sock, pant ends, and pocket lining
How does Raskolnikov's sickness serve as a symbol of his inner turmoil?
His fever and delirium externalize his moral corruption and guilt; his body reflects the sickness of his conscience.
Where does Raskolnikov hide the evidence?
Under a rock
"I'll walk in, fall on my knees, and tell them everything..." (pg 101). What does this quote show about Raskolnikov's morality and reason?
He tries to rationalize and defend his murder, but knows its wrong, feels guilt
What does Razumikhin's name roughly translate to in Russian, and why is that symbolic
"Razum" means reason, represents rationality, moral balance, and genuine human decency
What triggers his fainting episode at the police station?
Hearing about the pawnbroker's murder, his guilt manifests physically.
How does Raskolnikov experience regret differently from ordinary guilt?
His regret is intellectualized, he regrets being weak, not the murder itself, this shows how pride blocks true repentance.
What languages is Raskolnikov implied to know?
German, Russian, French
How does the quote "It's because I'm very sick ... And what if I never get well?" (pg 117) connect to the idea of suffering and redemption?
He is sick because he carried out murder, he wonders if he will ever be redeemed. He is suffering from his sickness
What police officer is described as polite and good-natured but somewhat naive?
Nikodim Fomich
What is the significant about Razumikhin's reappearance after the murder?
He symbolizes moral grounding and friendship, an opportunity for Raskolnikov's redemption that he resists.
Why might Raskolnikov's fever dreams be more meaningful than the real events?
They reveal his subconscious guilt and fear, a psychological confession before his actual one, his mental armor collapses
What is a patronymic name and what is the suffixes for both male and female?
Patronymics are derived from the father's given name and end with -ovich or -evich (son of) and -ovna or -evna (daughter of)