Crime and Punishment Marmeladov why is he afraid to go home? Asked by jackie b #255979 on 5/3/2013 4:01 PM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/3/2013 4:52 PM
He's afraid to go home because he's a drunken sot. The man had been drinking for five days straight; he's ashamed to face his family.