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The Criminal
The Plot Thickens
Who 'dat?
Points to Ponder
Time to Pay Up
100
He believes that he is relieving the world of a worthless individual.
What is the reason why Raskolnikov murders the pawnbroker?
100
Under a stone in an empty yard
What is the hiding place for the items that Raskolnikov steals from Alyona Ivanovna?
100
A drunk who is unable to take care of his family.
Who is Marmeladov?
100
Originally Raskolnikov's pride, but then as the novel continues it is his guilt
What is the reason why Raskolnikov alienates himself (withdraws) from his friends, family, and community?
100
When Raskolnikov faints in the police station because he overhears a conversation about the murders
What is the moment when the police first become suspicious of Raskolnikov?
200
He intervenes between a young drunk girl and a man who was stalking her.
What is an incident that proves that Raskolnikov is capable of feeling compassion for another's suffering?
200
Because she is a beautiful educated woman who would be financially dependent on him after marriage
What is the reason why Luzhin wants to marry Dounia?
200
A prostitute who befriends Raskolnikov, to whom he confesses his crime.
Who is Sonia?
200
Raskolnikov leaves money for the Marmeladov family after escorting their drunk father home from the bar, but almost immediately after he thinks that leaving the money was stupid and nearly goes back to reclaim it.
What is an example of Raskolnikov's dualistic nature?
200
When Nikolay falsely confesses to the crime
What unexpected event occurs that temporarily diverts suspicion away from Raskolnikov?
300
When Sonia gets sick and is unable to fulfill her regular visit to Raskolnikov in prison
What is the moment when Raskolnikov realizes he loves Sonia?
300
He cannot give up his lustful ways, he recognizes that he has caused pain and damage to so many women, and he knows that he will never have Dounia's love.
What are the reasons why Svidrigailov takes his own life at the end of the novel?
300
A pompous and selfish man who tries to get back at Raskolnikov.
Who is Luzhin?
300
Raskolnikov sees himself as an extraordinary person and thus above the moral rules that everyone else must follow.
What is Raskolnikov's theory of man (ie--the "Superman" or superiority complex), which is what he uses to justify the murders?
300
8 years
What is the length of Raskolnikov's prison sentence in Siberia?
400
They both hallucinate and commit murders but don't want to admit this.
What are similarities that Svidrigailov and Raskolnikov share?
400
Both men are intelligent, oppressed by poverty, and mentally unbalanced.
What are similarities between Marmeladov and Raskolnikov?
400
Raskolnikov's sister, who is devoted to helping her brother.
Who is Dounia?
400
Whereas Raskolnikov originally felt justified in committing his crime, in prison he feels ashamed that he has to find peace through abiding by the law, but then he finally recognizes the mental strain and damage that crime can cause.
What is the evolution of Raskolnikov's mental state throughout the novel?
400
He never looked into the pawnbroker's purse or attempted to use the money and items that he stole.
What is the final reason why the court concludes that Raskolnikov was mentally unstable when he murdered?
500
It sanctions "bloodshed in the name of conscience."
What is the part of Raskolnikov's article on crime that horrifies and concerns Porfiry and Razumihin?
500
The story is about forgiveness, redemption, and new life (resurrection).
What is the reason why Raskolnikov would be drawn to the story of Lazarus?
500
The official in charge of investigating the crime.
Who is Porfiry Petrovitch?
500
She sacrifices her body and reputation for the welfare of her family, she has an unwavering faith in God, and she truly loves Raskolnikov despite him being a murderer.
What is evidence that Sonia is the most moral character in the novel according to Dostoevsky?
500
Turn himself into the police and accept his punishment
What does Sonia think Raskolnikov must do to redeem his life?