Author
The author of Crime and Punishment
Who is Fyodor Dostoevsky?
The main character that the story follows.
Who is Raskolnikov?
The country in which Crime and Punishment takes place
Where is Russia?
The primary conflict, this character's guilt and actions influence his decisions.
What is Raskolnikov vs. himself?
The main thing that causes Raskolnikov's torment. It is not crime, it's...
What is psychology?
The time period of his life
What is the mid-1800s?
The only person Raskolnikov shares a meaningful relationship with
Who is Sonya?
The city in which Crime and Punishment takes place
Where is St. Petersburg?
Gives the reader insight into Raskolnikov's mind and his plan.
What is exposition?
Raskolnikov possesses this, and it influences his actions.
What is guilt?
Topic of Fyodor Dostoevsky's works
What is the depths of the human soul?
The person incharge of investigating the murders, who has a strong understanding of criminal psychology.
The season that contributes to Raskolinikov's mental state.
What is summer?
Raskolnikov reaches a breaking point and confesses to the murders to the authorities.
Raskolnikov's pride separates him from society.
What is alienation?
His destined path according to his father
What is becoming an engineer?
She is moral and compassionate, unlike her brother
Who is Dunya?
What Raskolinikov's crammed room represents.
What is mental isolation and insanity?
Raskolnikov isolates himself and goes against social norms; he sees himself as above societal standards.
What is man vs. society?
Raskolnikov demonstrates the true effect that this struggle can have on an unemployed man in the 1800s.
What is poverty?
Tragic event that influenced Fyodor Dostoevsky's writing style
What is the death of his parents / going to prison?
The first person murdered in the story.
Who is Alyona Ivanovna?
The conditions that St. Peterburg expereinced during this period
What is the increase in crime/poverty/overpopulation?
Despite being sentenced to labor, Raskolnikov does not feel sorry and clings to superiority.
What is the falling action?
Raskolnikov views himself above others and the rules of society.
What is "Superman"?