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Is Raskolnikov right in his opinion of Luzhin? How does he come to this perspective? What does his decision to save Dounia reveal about his attitude?
Students will have varying opinions about whether or not Raskolnikov is correct, but they should see that his perspective comes from his own cynical view of human nature. More specifically, Raskolnikov knows that he would treat Dounia badly were he in Luzhin’s position, and thus assumes that he understands the man’s intentions.
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What is the meaning of Raskolnikov’s dream about his childhood? How does it relate to his decision to murder the pawnbroker?
Raskolnikov’s dream can be interpreted as an indication of the...
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