I have to analyze a character in the book Crime and Punishment. The only character I can't analyze is Raskolnikov. Any suggests? If so, please explain why you chose that certain character.
2006-12-23 07:21:17 · 5 answers · asked by Lo 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Sonya. She is a beautiful character, but is static, not flat, and therefore allows analysis of many aspects of her personality. For example, she is a shy individual who eventually prostitutes herself for her family. Why must she prostitute herself? Because her father is an alcoholic. This will lead the way to interesting analysis in your paper of "choices." Did Sonya have a choice in prostituting herself? Did Raskolnikov have a choice in his actions? Does her father have a choice in being an alcoholic? Analyzing her character will allow you to draw strong parallels between what her character brings to the novel, and how she is a doppleganger or double for the main character.
2006-12-23 07:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Svidrigailov
Svidrigailov is one of the most enigmatic characters in Crime and Punishment. Dostoevsky leaves little doubt as to Svidrigailov’s status as a villain. But all of Svidrigailov’s crimes, except for his attempted rape of Dunya, are behind him. We witness Svidrigailov perform goods deeds, such as giving money to the family of his fiancée, to Katerina Ivanovna and her children, and to Dunya. Although he is a violent and sneaky individual, Svidrigailov possesses the ability to accept that he cannot force reality to conform to his deepest desires. In this regard, he functions as a foil to Raskolnikov, who can accept only partially the breakdown of his presumed “superman” identity. Further, whereas Raskolnikov believes unflinchingly in the utilitarian rationale for Alyona Ivanovna’s murder, Svidrigailov doesn’t try to contest the death of his romantic vision when Dunya rejects him. Although the painful realization that he will never have the love of someone as honest, kind, intelligent, and beautiful as she is compels him to commit suicide, he is one of the few characters in the novel to die with dignity.
2006-12-23 08:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by Martha P 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think one of the interesting characters is the detective, 'Pyotr Petrovich Porfiry'. One of the most important and interesting aspects of the novel is in the conversations he has with Raskolnikov, and the way in which he masterfully guides him to confess voluntarily.
2006-12-23 18:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by perthboy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Svidrigailov definately was proud and was the first character who came to mind when I read your question. Luzhin didn't really seem to fit....
2016-05-23 02:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cop. He is a fascinating sort of ironic priest-like character.
There's also the guy who blows his brains out.
2006-12-23 08:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋