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What is Raskolnikov's immediate problem when we first see him?
What is Raskolnikov's immediate problem when we first see him?
He's in debt to his landlady and has been isolating himself (plus anxiety).
What does Raskolnikov look like?
What does Raskolnikov look like?
He's exceptionally handsome, above the average in height, well built, with beautiful dark eyes and dark brown hair.
What is Raskolnikov's general problem?
What is Raskolnikov's general problem?
He's bitter and has been isolating himself and struggling mentally.
What is peculiar about Raskolnikov's reaction to the taunts he receives about his hat?
What is peculiar about Raskolnikov's reaction to the taunts he receives about his hat?
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Whom does Raskolnikov visit?
Whom does Raskolnikov visit?
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What impression do you get of Raskolnikov's visit to the pawnbroker?
What impression do you get of Raskolnikov's visit to the pawnbroker?
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How does Raskolnikov feel about his planned crime?
How does Raskolnikov feel about his planned crime?
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Where does Raskolnikov go after leaving the pawnbroker?
Where does Raskolnikov go after leaving the pawnbroker?
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Who is the government clerk Raskolnikov meets in the bar?
Who is the government clerk Raskolnikov meets in the bar?
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What is Marmeladov's story?
What is Marmeladov's story?
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What mistake does Raskolnikov make with Marmeladov?
What mistake does Raskolnikov make with Marmeladov?
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List four steps Raskolnikov takes to conceal evidence of his involvement in the murders.
List four steps Raskolnikov takes to conceal evidence of his involvement in the murders.
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What is Raskolnikov's immediate problem when we first see him?
What is Raskolnikov's immediate problem when we first see him?
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What does Raskolnikov look like?
What does Raskolnikov look like?
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What is Raskolnikov's problem in general?
What is Raskolnikov's problem in general?
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What is peculiar about Raskolnikov's reaction to the taunts he receives about his hat?
What is peculiar about Raskolnikov's reaction to the taunts he receives about his hat?
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Whom does Raskolnikov visit?
Whom does Raskolnikov visit?
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What impression do you get of Raskolnikov's visit to the pawnbroker?
What impression do you get of Raskolnikov's visit to the pawnbroker?
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How does Raskolnikov feel about his planned crime?
How does Raskolnikov feel about his planned crime?
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Where does Raskolnikov go after leaving the pawnbroker?
Where does Raskolnikov go after leaving the pawnbroker?
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Who is the government clerk Raskolnikov meets in the bar?
Who is the government clerk Raskolnikov meets in the bar?
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What is Marmeladov's story?
What is Marmeladov's story?
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What mistake does Raskolnikov make with Marmeladov?
What mistake does Raskolnikov make with Marmeladov?
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Raskolnikov awakes just before dawn the night of the murders and suddenly remembers everything. List four steps he takes to conceal evidence of his involvement in the murders.
Raskolnikov awakes just before dawn the night of the murders and suddenly remembers everything. List four steps he takes to conceal evidence of his involvement in the murders.
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How does Raskolnikov's behavior the morning after the murder suggest that he is inadvertently trying to force knowledge of the crime into his unconsciousness?
How does Raskolnikov's behavior the morning after the murder suggest that he is inadvertently trying to force knowledge of the crime into his unconsciousness?
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How does Raskolnikov react when he receives a summons to the police office?
How does Raskolnikov react when he receives a summons to the police office?
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Explain the officers' reaction to Raskolnikov's story about his debt.
Explain the officers' reaction to Raskolnikov's story about his debt.
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Where does Raskolnikov decide to hide the stolen property?
Where does Raskolnikov decide to hide the stolen property?
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Why does Raskolnikov decide to visit Razumihin?
Why does Raskolnikov decide to visit Razumihin?
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What had Raskolnikov's occupation been?
What had Raskolnikov's occupation been?
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Why has Raskolnikov given up his former occupation?
Why has Raskolnikov given up his former occupation?
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What news does Raskolnikov receive from his mother?
What news does Raskolnikov receive from his mother?
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Briefly describe Raskolnikov's landlady, Pashenka.
Briefly describe Raskolnikov's landlady, Pashenka.
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How does Razumihin aid Raskolnikov by intervening with Pashenka?
How does Razumihin aid Raskolnikov by intervening with Pashenka?
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What does Raskolnikov say about the murders while he is delirious?
What does Raskolnikov say about the murders while he is delirious?
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Where does Razumihin get the money he uses to purchase new clothing for Raskolnikov?
Where does Razumihin get the money he uses to purchase new clothing for Raskolnikov?
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Study Notes
Raskolnikov's Initial State
- Raskolnikov is heavily in debt to his landlady and is experiencing isolation and anxiety.
- He is described as exceptionally handsome with above-average height, well-built, beautiful dark eyes, and dark brown hair.
- General depression and bitterness characterize Raskolnikov's mental state due to self-isolation.
Interactions and Plans
- Raskolnikov feels anxiety about his hat drawing attention, fearing it could disrupt his plans.
- He visits Alyona Ivanovna, a pawnbroker, and holds resentment towards her.
- His thoughts about committing a crime are conflicted, feeling both loathsome and horrifying.
Encounter with Marmeladov
- Raskolnikov meets Marmeladov, a government clerk and a drunkard, who shares his tragic family story involving a prostitute and a widowed wife.
- A significant mistake occurs when Raskolnikov inadvertently leaves money behind after their conversation.
After the Murders
- Raskolnikov awakens before dawn, taking several actions to conceal his involvement in the murders, including searching for bloodstains and hiding evidence in his home.
- He struggles with his guilty conscience, exhibiting symptoms of confusion and fatigue, suggesting psychological distress.
Police Encounter
- When summoned by the police, Raskolnikov initially considers confessing but grows anxious about being discovered.
- The officers show little interest in his debt story, but Raskolnikov feels their scrutiny intensifies after he faints when overhearing discussions about the murders.
Concealment of Evidence
- He decides to hide stolen property under a heavy rock, performing the act without inspecting the contents of the stolen purse.
Relationship with Razumihin
- Raskolnikov seeks out Razumihin for distraction; however, his ill health leads to uncommunicative behavior, frustrating Razumihin.
- He once taught children but gave up due to insufficient income.
Family News and Relationship Dynamics
- Raskolnikov learns that his sister, Dounia, was accused of an affair but her name was cleared; she now has a new suitor, Pyotr Petrovich.
- Pashenka, Raskolnikov's landlady, played a significant role in his life as he was once engaged to her daughter, now deceased.
Financial Relief and Delirium
- Razumihin intervenes with Pashenka, securing Raskolnikov's relief from rent debt.
- During a feverish delirium, Raskolnikov mutters incoherently about mundane items, with Razumihin attributing it to his illness.
- Razumihin uses money sent from Raskolnikov's mother to buy him new clothes, showing the theme of care and friendship in times of distress.
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