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Crime And Punishment: Characterization
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In Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, Raskolnikov's dream about the
mare can be used as a vehicle to probe deep into his mentality to discover
how he really feels inside. The dream suggests that Raskolnikov is a
"split" man; after all, his n .... Middle of Term Paper
... beating of the mare by Mikolka is similar to the brutal
attack on Alyona by Rodion. (It should be noted that both Alyona and the
mare were female.) These heartless attacks foreshadow the crime that
Raskolnikov is contemplating. Dostoevsky unveils Raskolnikov's cruel side
during this dream, if it is to be interpreted in this way.
On the same token, Raskolnikov's compassionate side could be
represented by the little boy. The child, watching the beating, realizes
the absurdity of it. He even rushes to Mikolka, ready to punish him for
killing the mare. This illustrates Rodion's internal struggle while
contemplating the murder o ... |
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