Crime and Punishment Group at eNotes

Raskolnikov believed that he was a "super-human," that he could...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:21:44 PST

Raskolnikov believed that he was a "super-human," that he could justifiably perform what society considered a despicable act—the killing of the pawn broker—if it led to his being able to do more good through the act. Throughout the book there are examples: he mentions Napoleon many times, thinking that for all the blood he spilled, he did good. Raskolnikov believed that he could transcend this moral boundary by killing the money lender,...

The summary I like best is here:...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:14:10 PST

The summary I like best is here: http://www.bookjive.com/wiki/Book:Crime_and_Punishment.

What is the authorss tone in the book Crime and Punishment and how does...

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:39:22 PST

What is the authorss tone in the book Crime and Punishment and how does the author use language to achiece a specific tone? Give at least 2 examples.

Expose the resolution in Crime and Punishment

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:47:29 PST

Expose the resolution in Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment - Novel Test

The pawnbroker is an unattrative and unpleasant woman who is perceived...

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:28:19 PST

The pawnbroker is an unattrative and unpleasant woman who is perceived by him as being rude. He visits the pawnshop 1)to pawn his watch, and 2)to make plans for robbing the pawnshop. He knows she keeps the pawned items she takes in in a trunk in the back room of the shop, and he knows she wears the keys around her neck. He kills her because he wants to rob her, and he kills her sister because she comes home during the crime.

Depending on what version by which publisher this information will vary,...

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:43:15 PST

Depending on what version by which publisher this information will vary, but this quote is located on page 399 about half way down the page.

What part/chapter/page is this quote from Crime and Punishment from?

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:30:01 PST

What part/chapter/page is this quote from Crime and Punishment from?

What are the reasons for Rodion killing the pawnbroker?

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:44:50 PST

What are the reasons for Rodion killing the pawnbroker?

How does Joseph Conrad's "Heart Of Darkness" compare, in terms of...

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:26:56 PST

How does Joseph Conrad's "Heart Of Darkness" compare, in terms of development of setting/historical background, to "Crime and Punishment"?

The setting of an ubran St. Petersburg contributes greatly to...

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:46:46 PST

The setting of an ubran St. Petersburg contributes greatly to Dostoyevsky's work. The poverty that grips the city, also grips the characters in the work. Raskolnikov is poor, or of moderate means. His condition is so challenging, that his sister is compelled to marry someone in the hopes of assisting his financial predicament. This reflects St. Petersburg, a supposedly Westernized and modern city in Russia, a nation that consisted of...

How is the setting/historical background developed and how does it...

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:46:43 PST

How is the setting/historical background developed and how does it contribute to the theme/tone?

The primary theme of "Crime and Punishment" is guilt. Rudya kills the...

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:11:41 PST

The primary theme of "Crime and Punishment" is guilt. Rudya kills the old woman, and spends the rest of the novel sick with guilt and fear. Another theme of the novel is the connection between the mental and physical self. Although our protagonist's pain is psychological, he experiences severe physical illness as well. The readers must ask what the significance of this connection is. Are our physical and mental selves separate or the same? To...

What is the theme, purpose and relevance of "Crime and Punishment" to...

Tue, 12 May 2009 18:34:39 PST

What is the theme, purpose and relevance of "Crime and Punishment" to today?

The title forces the reader first to think about what a crime actually...

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:09:43 PST

The title forces the reader first to think about what a crime actually is. Most would picture literal crimes such as Raskolnikov's murder of the pawnbroker. However, Dostoevsky forces his readers to consider other crimes that are not always visible. In regards to the "punishment" in the title; again, the reader must interpret beyond the literal punishments such as one serving time in prison. Raskolnikov's true punishment is his inner...

How does the title Crime and Punishment fit the book?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:11:36 PST

How does the title Crime and Punishment fit the book?

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Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:06:18 PST

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Can anybody supply me with the summary of Crime and Punishment?

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:03:20 PST

Can anybody supply me with the summary of Crime and Punishment?

In Crime and Punishment, who is Svidrigalov in love with?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:36:34 PST

In Crime and Punishment, who is Svidrigalov in love with?

Sleep is an important device in "Crime and Punishment" by...

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:55:22 PST

Sleep is an important device in "Crime and Punishment" by Dostoyevsky. The most important theme in the novel is guilt, and how it effects the human conscience. Raskolnikov's lack of sleep is one way for Dostoyevsky to show the impact of guilt. Raskolnikov becomes physically ill because of his guilt. Sleep becomes a way to escape the consciousness of Rodya's physical and mental anguish.