Why Is Raskolnikov's Guilt Ever A Justifiable Crime

Beginning
Questions
1.Does Raskolnikov see himself as one above the law?
2.Is Raskolnikov a hypocrite? He kills a lady he deems is worthless yet is quite worthless himself.
3.Is murder ever a justifiable crime?
4. Is Dunia doing the right thing by marrying Luzhin against her brother’s wishes?
5.Is Raskolnikov’s dream /past a stimulus for the killing of the pawnbroker?
6.How does Marmaledov live with himself knowing that his family is starving and his daughter has been tainted?
7.Why would Dunia be ruined by her employer’s advances at her? Would it not be the other way around?
8.Why is Zosimov so interested in Raskolnikov?
9.Is Sonya’s sacrifice a necessity for the family?
10.If Raskolnikov’s guilt is so evident, how come he has not been charged

yet?
Quotes
1.”Poverty’s no vice, and that’s the truth”(10) The people are so poor, but at least they aren’t committing crimes. However, there are some that choose money over morality.
2.”If you’re a civil servant, how come you don;t serve?”(11) People should always fulfill their jobs. Instead of drinking or wasting time, they should help others or redeem themselves.
3.”A year and a half ago it was, we found ourselves at last, after many wanderings and numerous calamities, in this metropolis so superbly ornamented by innumerable monuments.” The family has gone through terrible things. They have partially held up for such a long time.
4.”Her body and shoulders kept trembling… And I lay there, just as I was” Marmeladov is a caring father, but he is quite worthless.. He does nothing to comfort his daughter.
5.”He’s comeback. The monster! The hoodlum! Where’s the money?” Marmeladov leaves Katerina to take care of the family. With so little to survive with, she becomes super stressed.
6.” As long as I’m alive this marriage will not take place; Mr.Luzhin can go to hell!” Raskolnikov becomes super stressed when he hear is sister is sacrificing herself for his sake.
7.”I could rob and murder that damned old woman and I assure you I wouldn’t have a twinge of conscience”.(63) Raskolnikov gets the idea to kill by overhearing a cop and student talking.

He thinks he would have no problem doing it.
8.”Blood will be less noticeable on red”. The panic has gotten to Raskolnikov. He is now thinking really simply after killing the pawnbroker.
9.”What if there’s a search already? What if they’re there now waiting for me?” Raskolnikov suffers excess paranoia. He thinks everyone is after him.
10.”In the hour of death you must forgive. That’s a sin, madame”.(178) Katerina hates her husband for all he’s done. She won’t even forgive him when he’s dying.
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Part 1
Chapter 1 Raskolnikov is scared of his landlady because he owes several months of rent. He ponders over committing a certain act. However, he believes himself unable to do it. He looks down on the prostitutes, and evildoers in the village while being a poor and unkempt man himself. He arrives at the pawnbroker’s Alyona Ivanovna. Lizaveta keeps all of her furnishings tidy. He sells a watch for a smaller amount while gathering information for his scheme. After drinking some beer, he musters strength to commit his

crime.
Chapter 2 Raskolnikov meets a habitual drinker called Marmeladov(Used to be government official).

He is married to Katerina Ivanovna who married him after her first marriage didn’t work out. He regained his job, but lost it 5 days before. Because of this, he’s been neglecting his family. His daughter Sonya was forced into prostitution. Raskolnikov leaves a few kopecks out of pity.
Chapter 3 Nastasia the maid brings Raskolnikov some tea and soup. He receives a letter from his mother. She tells him that the landlady is about to evict him. The letter tells him that Svidrigailov , Dunia’s Employer, tried to get closer to her which ruined her reputation. She went and accepted Luzhin's marriage proposal. This will help him get a job. Also, his sister and fiance are going to St.Petersburg.
Chapter 4 Raskolnikov does not want the marriage to happen because he thinks Dunia is sacrificing herself for him. He stops and old man from touching a young drunk girl. He tells an officer and gives him some money for cab fare. However, the police and man keep walking which makes Raskolnikov think the police will do nothing. Raskolnikov notices he is walking to his friend’s Razumikhin's

house.
Chapter 5 He chooses not to go to his friend’s and instead drinks/ He falls asleep in a grassy area. He remembers a time when he saw a mare get beaten cruelly to death.He wakes up and has second thoughts about the crime. After overhearing Lizaveta saying she will not be there on a certain time, he chooses to go with the crime.
Chapter 6 Raskolnikov hated the women the first time he saw her. After hearing a conversation that she would be better off killed, he contemplates doing it. He makes a fake pledge and grabs the axe.He then waits for the door to open.
Chapter 7 Raskolnikov present a fake cigarette case to distract the woman. As she unties it, he smacks her with the axe. He grabs her keys and gets her purse. However, Lizaveta comes back in. He kills her in one hit and notices the door is open. He washes himself and shuts it. Two men come to the door so Raskolnikov hides in an apartment worked on by 2 painters. He takes a walk in a circle and then goes home with a bad feeling.
Part 2
Chapter 1 Raskolnikov is unable to sleep. He searches his clothes for blood and tries to hide the items he stole. He gets a summons from the police and finds out that his debts were reported. He becomes really shaken when they talk about the pawn lady’s death.
Chapter 2 Raskolnikov grabs all the items that he stole and goes for a stroll. He finds a large rock in the courtyard and buries it under there.He goes to Razumikhin who offers him work as a translator. He leaves and wander around until 8. He then falls asleep and dreams a detective beating the landlady. He receives food and reassurance from Nastasia,.
Chapter 3 Raskolnikov becomes really weak and sleeps a lot. One day Nastasia, the landlady, Razumikhin, and an unknown man go to him. He receives 35 rubles and finds out that he was out for 4 days. He discovers that the doctor Zosimov and a detective have looked at him. Razumikhin gives him new clothes.
Chapter 4 Zosimov agrees to go to Razumikhin’s party and begins to talk about the murders. There is a painter who has been charged with the murders and Razumikhin is working hard to exonerate him. He was found with earrings that the pawnbroker owned.
Chapter 5 Luzhin comes to Raskolnikov. He tries to show off his beliefs, but rubs off as pompous and overbearing. As he leaves, the chat on murder continues. Raskolnikov speaks of his hate for Luzhin which causes him to storm out. Then, Raskolnikov kicks everyone out of his room.
Chapter 6 Raskolnikov throws away all the clothes he received. He goes to the Crystal Palace for some tea and newspaper. He finds detective Zamoiotov there,and nearly confesses. However, he is just seen as an odd person. He leaves and bumps into Razumikhin who invites him to his party. He says that he won’t go and finds himself at Alyona’s house. He asks whether all the blood is gone and acts weird. He then sees a crowd gathered on the street.
Chapter 7
He finds Marmeladov trampled by a horse drawn carriage. He takes him to his family and pays the necessary fees. However, the doctor says it is too late. So a priest is called in. He asks Katerina to forgive, but she cannot. Marmeladov dies in the arms of Sonya. He gives the family the money he received and talks with Polenka. After that he goes to Razumikhin’s,and finds out that Zosimov thinks he is crazy. They go back to Raskolnikov’s room and find his family there. Raskolnikov then collapses on the floor.
Middle
Questions
1. Does Luzhin actually love Dunia?
2. Has Raskolnikov gone insane?
3. Does Raskolnikov see Sonya as the same type of person as he is?
4. Does Razumikhin have a chance with Dunia?
5. What is the family motivated by? They turned down several offers of money and security.
6. Does Raskolnikov love his sister and mother? It is said he harbored feelings of hate towards them.
7. Is only Lizaveta’s death haunting him?
8.Does Raskolnikov get jealous when the painter claims to have killed the two sisters?
9. Why would Porfiry still question after the painter claims to have been the culprit?
10. What are the stimuli that cause the painter to claim the blame?
Quotes
1.”After I arrived here I decided to undertake a certain… voyage”. Is this the voyage that will end his life? It seems like he wants to kill himself to end his suffering.
2.”There are some insults, Avdotia Romanovna, which one cannot forget with the best will in the world.,” Luzhin cannot find it in his heart to forgive Raskolnikov. HIs pride forbids him from ever seeing Raskolnikov as an equal again.
3.”Either you or him you say showing me how little I signify to you… I cannot let this pass, considering the relations and the obligations existing between us.” Luzhin cannot see that Dunia is simply testing him for his love. He has failed and is showing how he truly feels.
4.”Now do you understand? Turn around, Go back then,” Razumikhin discovers that Raskolnikov is the killer through staring at his eyes. The pain and suffering is evident in Raskolnikov.
5.”I won’t take my eyes off you”. Razumikhin is truly in love with Dunia. He is willing to spend his own time watching out for her.
6.”But now,if you love me, renounce… Or else, I feel I’ll come to hate you.” Raskolnikov feels like he needs some alone time. If his family allows it, he will come back as new man.
7.”No,no!God will protect her- God!” Sonya believes that Katerina will not die. She still has hope in the world even after the deed she has done.
8."You are a murderer," These words devastate Raskolnikov even though the man has no reason to say it. It furthers that paranoia that afflicts the main character.
9.”God will forgive you”. These words
10.
Notes
Part 3
Chapter 1 Pulcheria and Dunia are worried about Raskolnikov. However, ke kicks them out in a rage. He also tells Dunia to end her marriage with Luzhin. So, Razumikhin leaves his party to tend to Raskolnikov.He tells the family members he will watch Raskolnikov and tells Dunia to leave Luzhin. He brings Zosimov to calm the women down. It is shown that Razumikhin has feelings for Dunia as he gets mad when the Doctor talks about her.
Chapter 2 Razumikhin wakes up very regretful. He meets the 2 women and tells them Raskolnikov is fine. He tries to suppress his feelings but fails. They read a letter that says Luzhin does not want to see Raskolnikov. However, Dunia says she will bring him there to test Luzhin.
Chapter 3 Raskolnikov comes and apologizes to everyone. He extends his hand to Dunia as an expression of sorrow. However, this changes when he says that Dunia must not marry Luzhin. When she says she is guilty for no one’s death, Raskolnikov faints. They later plan to meet Luzhin with Raskolnikov.
Chapter 4 Sonya invites Raskolnikov to Marmeladov’s funeral. Katerina is holding a memorial dinner.Raskolnikov is told to talk to Porfiry if he wants his watch back. Svidrigailov appears and turns out to be Sonya’s neighbor.
Chapter 5 The friend’s go to Porfiry’s house Raskolnikov becomes not well when Zamiotov comes.He becomes very distressed and Razumikhin points it out. He believes that Porfiry has got an eye on him and will be detaining him soon. So, he begins to talk randomly to act delirious. THey talk about Raskolnikov’s writing “On Crime” and Porfiry asks if he saw any painters on the day of the crime.
Chapter 6
Raskolnikov believes that the police are after him They debate whether Porfiry was questioning him.. On the street a man calls him a murderer. He tells himself that the pawnbroker was worthless and he is a superman. However, he has a bad dream and crumbles down. He feels massive pity for Sonya and Lizaveta.
Part 4
Chapter 1 Svidrigailov asks Raskolnikov to help him pursue Dunia, but he declines. He claims he had nothing to do with the death of his wife and says he has true feelings for his sister.He begins to talk insanely about how he is being haunted by the ghost of his wife. He says Martha Petrovna victimized him. He then says he will propose and give 10,000 rubles to her regardless of whether she accepts the proposal. 3,000 was left by her wife to her in her will.
Chapter 2 Razumikhin tells Raskolnikov that the detectives suspected him. They enter and meet with Luzhin who becomes irritated, He talks about Svidrigailov being in St.Petersburg and the bad things he has done. He then pisses everyone off and storms off. Razumikhin becomes convinced that he has a chance with Dunia.
Chapter 3 Luzhin leaves and the group celebrates. The family refuses the 10,000 rubles and Razumikhin offers to protect Dunia,. She accepts and he proposes that they go into the publishing business. Raskolnikov leaves and tells them not to follow. After a stare off between Razumikhin and Raskolnikov, he realizes that he is a murderer.
Chapter 4 Raskolnikov makes a visit to Sonya. He says that this might be their last meeting. They talk about Katerina and Sonya says she cares a lot about her stepmother who is quite childish. After some more time passes, she says Lizaveta was a great friend of hers. Raskolnikov becomes interested in Sonya who went about law through prostitution. He tells her she will soon know the truth, but it turns out Svidrigailov was eavesdropping.
Chapter 5 Raskolnikov visits Porfiry to get his pawned possessions back. He does not see anyone suspicious looking at him. However, he is scared of talking with Porfiry. He gives him his statement, and Porfiry senses his nervousness. He begins to question him. So, Raskolnikov claims that he’s been trying to frame him. He tries to force Raskolnikov to say he sent Razumikhin.
Chapter 6 Nikoli the painter confesses his crime. Porfiry doesn’t believe it, but it takes the blame off Raskolnikov. Porfiry says he will meet with him again. Raskolnikov thinks he would’ve confessed.He attends Marmeladov’s funeral and meets a tenant. Raskolnikov discovers that he will not be caught if he does not say anything.

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