Crime and Punishment: Chapter 1-4 Flashcards

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What does Raskolnikov do immediately after coming home after the murder?

He goes to sleep, he forgot to get rid of all of the evidence at first.

Where does he hide the loot and the evidence?

In a hole in the wall behind some wallpaper.

The day after the murder, what does Raskolnikov receive a summons for from the police?

He has not paid his rent for 4 months.

How does Raskolnikov react to the murder?

He is mentally going crazy and is unable to think straight, and he is physically getting sick with a fever. Signup and view all the answers

Walking to the police station, what does Rodya decide to do?

Confess to the murder. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Louisa Ivanovna?

A German lady at the police station. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief of Police?

Nikodim Fomich. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lieutenant Gunpowder?

Ilya Petrovich, the police Chief's Assistant. Signup and view all the answers

What is Raskolnikov's plan to get rid of the evidence after returning from the police station?

Throw it all in the canal. Signup and view all the answers

What does he actually do with the loot/evidence?

Hide it in a yard under a rock. Signup and view all the answers

Where does he end up going when he gets rid of the loot?

Razumikhin's house. Signup and view all the answers

Why did he go to Razumikhin's house?

Because Raz is the kindest person he knows and Raskolnikov wants mercy and sympathy. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the road after Raskolnikov leaves Raz?

He gets whipped to stop him from getting run over. Signup and view all the answers

What does he do with the money a merchant's wife gives him?

He threw it into the water. Signup and view all the answers

Why did he throw away the coin?

Because it was given in Christ's name. Signup and view all the answers

What was Ilya Petrovich doing when Raskolnikov got home?

He was beating up the landlady. Signup and view all the answers

Did anyone actually beat up the landlady?

False Signup and view all the answers

What happens after Raskolnikov asks for water?

He passes out. Signup and view all the answers

Who is there when Raskolnikov 'comes to'?

Nastasya, an agent, and Razumikhin. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Razumikhin?

Razumikhin. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zossimov?

A doctor with a particular interest in psychology. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zamyotov?

The Police Clerk. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Pashenka?

The landlady. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Raskolnikov passed out?

He was sick and delirious for four days and kept rambling about socks and rags of clothing. Signup and view all the answers

When Raz returns, what does he have with him?

New clothing and boots. Signup and view all the answers

How does Raskolnikov react to the new clothing?

He throws a tantrum and says he does not want them. Signup and view all the answers

What do Raz and Nastasya have to do to get Raskolnikov up?

They have to dress and feed him. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the money for the clothes come from?

Raskolnikov's mother sent it. Signup and view all the answers

What is Raskolnikov's reaction to Zossimov coming to check up on him?

He turns his back to everyone and faces the wall. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Raz think the painter is not the murderer?

He was playing around and acting childish afterward. A murderer would not be in the mood for such activity. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mikolai?

The painter accused of murder; Nikolai Dementiev. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the police think Mikolai is the murderer?

He was working next door, he had some of Aylona Ivanovna's things, he ran from the police, and he tried to commit suicide after finding out. Mikolai also confessed to the murder. Signup and view all the answers

What does Raz think happened with the murder?

The murderer dropped the earrings while trying to escape and the painter found them. Signup and view all the answers

How is Raskolnikov acting less humane in these last couple of chapters?

He is starting to act like an animal by snarling and considering biting people. He is refusing to eat or dress himself. Signup and view all the answers

What does meta-cognition mean?

Thinking about thinking. Signup and view all the answers

What does psychosomatic mean?

The body and mind are connected. Signup and view all the answers

What does meta-commentary mean?

Writing about writing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Raskolnikov's Actions Post-Murder

Raskolnikov falls asleep shortly after committing the murder, initially neglecting to dispose of evidence.
He hides the stolen money and weapons in a wall cavity covered by wallpaper.

Interactions with Authorities

Receives a summons from the police due to four months of unpaid rent.
He contemplates confessing to the murder while walking to the police station.
Engages with Louisa Ivanovna, a German woman at the police station.

Key Police Figures

Nikodim Fomich serves as the Chief of Police.
Ilya Petrovich, known as Lieutenant Gunpowder, is the Chief's Assistant, notorious for his loud demeanor.

Mental State Post-Crime

Raskolnikov experiences severe mental distress, exhibiting signs of fever and confusion.
Following the crime, he hides evidence unsuccessfully under a rock in a yard instead of disposing of it in the canal.

Seeks refuge at Razumikhin's house, desiring kindness and sympathy from his friend.
Encounters various individuals during his delirium, including Nastasya, Razumikhin, and doctor Zossimov.

Health Deterioration

After asking for water, he loses consciousness and suffers from delirium for four days, hallucinating about socks and clothing.
When Razumikhin returns, he brings new clothing, funded by Raskolnikov's mother, despite Raskolnikov's resistance.

The Accused Painter

Mikolai, a painter accused of the murder, displays erratic behavior leading detectives to question his guilt.
The police suspect Mikolai due to his proximity to the crime scene and possession of stolen items.

Raskolnikov's Psychological Themes

Acts increasingly animalistic, showing a refusal to care for himself and aggression towards others.
The text explores themes of meta-cognition, psychosomatic conditions, and metacommentary, reflecting on Raskolnikov's inner thoughts and rationality.

Summary of Key Terms

Meta-cognition: Awareness of one's own thought processes.
Psychosomatic: The interplay between mind and body affecting physical health.
Metacommentary: The practice of analyzing one's own writing within the text.

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