Who killed Raskolnikov?
Alyona Ivanovna
In this lesson, we will examine some of the reasons why Raskolnikov killed Alyona Ivanovna. Ivanovna is a corrupt pawnbroker who is murdered by a poor, former law student in ‘Crime and Punishment’ by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Who is Raskolnikov in love with?
Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladov
Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladov (“Sonya,” “Sonechka”) Raskolnikov’s love and Marmeladov’s daughter. Sonya is forced to prostitute herself to support herself and the rest of her family. She is meek and easily embarrassed, but she maintains a strong religious faith.
Is Raskolnikov psychotic?
It is worth noting that even before the commission of the crime, Raskolnikov is presented to the reader from the outset as a man lacking in decision. He is hungry, schizophrenic, psychotic and withdrawn. These manifest- tations are a product of his socio-economic condition for he was not born with them.
Why is Raskolnikov drawn Sonia?
It now becomes apparent that Raskolnikov is attracted to Sonya because he sees in her the symbol and the representative of “all the suffering of humanity.” Even though she is thin and frail, she can carry a very heavy burden. Thus Raskolnikov will test her further to see how much she can bear.
Is Raskolnikov a bad person?
Raskolnikov knows that he possesses no evil will, and so he does not consider himself a criminal. He is capable of justifying his crime. He murdered a pawnbroker that was of no use to society and wanted to use her money to improve his life and career.
How does Raskolnikov meet Sonya?
We first meet Sonia the night Marmeladov dies. Soon after, she visits Raskolnikov in his room to invite him to the funeral and meets Dounia, Pulcheria, and Razumihin. After leaving his place, she is followed by Svidrigaïlov, who happens to have rented a room right next to hers.
How does Raskolnikov View Sonya?
Raskolnikov feels as dependent on Sonya as she does on him. He cannot carry his burden alone and has come to ask her not to leave him. Sonya says she will never forsake him but will follow him wherever he goes. Raskolnikov sees Sonya as his only hope, and she sees him as her sole source of love and protection.