He gets very ill and seems to be going insane.
It's the murder of the pawnbroker and her sister.
In the novel Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky, Raskolnikov kills Alyona Ivanova, the pawnbroker, and Lizaveta Ivanova, the pawnbroker's sister. Svidrigailov kills himself. Other characters' causes of death such as Marmeladov's and Marfa's are not clear.
Stinking Lizaveta was created in 1994.
Lizaveta Kuzmenka was born in 1987.
Raskolnikov asks for the story of Lazarus to gain insight into the afterlife, redemption, and the possibility of resurrection. This reflects his internal struggle with guilt and the hope for some form of spiritual renewal after committing murder. The story of Lazarus also serves as a metaphor for Raskolnikov's own potential for moral and emotional rebirth.
Raskolnikov commits murder in "Crime and Punishment" as part of his philosophical belief that certain extraordinary individuals have the right to transgress moral laws for a greater good. He targets the pawnbroker, Alyona Ivanovna, viewing her as a parasite who exploits the poor. Raskolnikov believes that by eliminating her, he could use her money to benefit society. However, the act plunges him into a deep psychological turmoil, highlighting the conflict between his theory and his conscience.
Fyodor Raskolnikov died in 1939.
Raskolnikov's concept of time becomes distorted as guilt and paranoia consume him after committing the murder. He experiences a sense of timelessness and disorientation, where hours feel like minutes and days blend together. This distortion reflects his inner turmoil and deteriorating mental state.
Raskolnikov listens to Marmeladov's monologue out of a mix of curiosity and identification with Marmeladov's suffering. Marmeladov's words reflect Raskolnikov's own guilt and inner turmoil, prompting Raskolnikov to confront his own thoughts and emotions. This scene ultimately serves as a moment of reflection for Raskolnikov.
Rodion (Rodia) Romanovich Raskolnikov is the main character and murderer of the pawnbroker.
Raskolnikov overhears that the pawnbroker will be alone in her apartment on a specific evening because her sister will be out.
Luzhin is very upset in his meeting with Raskolnikov and his family. He senses an undercurrent of unrest and strongly suspects that Raskolnikov has been secretly abusing his wife. This is unsettling to Luzhin.