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Who is the protagonist of 'Crime and Punishment'?
What is Pulcheria Raskolnikov's relationship to Rodion?
Mother
Who is Dunya Raskolnikov?
Sister of Raskolnikov
What tragic fate befalls Semyon Marmeladov?
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Katerina Ivanova Marmeladov believes she is in a higher social status than she really is.
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What is Sonya Marmeladov's profession?
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Who is the antagonist in love with Dunya?
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What happened to Marfa Petranova Svidrigailov?
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What is Razumikin's relationship to Raskolnikov?
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What is Porfiry Petrovich's role?
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What is Pytor Petrovich Luzhin's relationship with Dunya?
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Alyona Ivanova is a kind and honest character.
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Who killed Lizaveta Ivanova?
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What is Andrei Semyonovich Lebezyatnikov known for?
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What is Zossimov's profession?
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What role does Nastasya Petrovna play in Raskolnikov's life?
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What does Ilya Petrovich 'Gunpowder' represent in the story?
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Who suspects Raskolnikov after a conversation in a tavern?
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What is the significance of Nikolai 'Mikolka' in the plot?
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Study Notes
Main Characters
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Rodion Raskolnikov: Protagonist struggling with the ideology of the "superman"; commits murder; exhibits traits of being troubled, moody, and alienated.
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Pulcheria Raskolnikov: Mother of Raskolnikov; embodies worry and poverty; he fears disappointing her.
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Dunya Raskolnikov: Raskolnikov's sister; represents the past and familial bonds; characterized as self-sacrificing, intelligent, and proud.
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Semyon Marmeladov: Raskolnikov's father; a former military officer; squanders family wealth; meets a tragic death by being run over.
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Katerina Ivanova Marmeladov: Marmeladov's wife; clings to an inflated sense of social status; displays extreme compassion alongside her snobbishness and mockery.
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Sonya Marmeladov: Daughter of Marmeladov; a prostitute who provides Raskolnikov with insights into religion; embodies timidity, shyness, and religious devotion, ultimately influences him to confess.
Antagonists and Supporting Characters
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Ivanovich Svidrigailov: Dunya's suitor; presents as the antagonist; harbors delusions of mutual love; depicted as evil.
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Marfa Petranova Svidrigailov: Svidrigailov's wife; known for spreading rumors about Dunya; possibly murdered by Svidrigailov; characterized as kind and gossipy.
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Razumikin: Raskolnikov's supportive friend; attempts to care for Raskolnikov and develops feelings for Dunya; friendly and humble disposition.
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Porfiry Petrovich: Detective investigating Raskolnikov; seen as a primary antagonist due to his cunning nature and intelligence.
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Pytor Petrovich Luzhin: Dunya's fiancé; exhibits arrogance and vanity; attempts to frame Raskolnikov and belittles Sonya.
Victims and Other Relevant Characters
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Alyona Ivanova: Pawnbroker murdered by Raskolnikov; deemed an old crone with a mean and hateful demeanor.
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Lizaveta Ivanova: Alyona's innocent sister; unintentionally killed by Raskolnikov; described as simple-minded and honest.
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Andrei Semyonovich Lebezyatnikov: Luzhin's roommate; follows modern philosophies; portrayed as self-centered.
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Zossimov: Raskolnikov's physician; wary of Raskolnikov's mental state; characterized as young and intelligent.
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Nastasya Petrovna: Servant who helps Raskolnikov during illness; known for being kind yet critical.
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Ilya Petrovich "Gunpowder": Police official to whom Raskolnikov confesses; recognized for his quick temper.
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Zamyotov: Junior police official; begins to suspect Raskolnikov after an interaction at a tavern.
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Nikolai "Mikolka": A painter who falsely confesses to the murders of Alyona and Lizaveta.
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