The Pawnbroker

Punishment, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a novel about the actions of a man, his punishment, and his eventual redemption. Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, (Raski), is a man with many flaws. By the end of part one, he had already murdered two women, a pawnbroker, and her friend. This act is very important for it sets the tone for the rest of the plot. The majority of Dostoevsky’s book is about the suffering Raskolnikov endures and how, through his pain, Raski is able to achieve redemption. Among Dostoevsky’s

Science fiction is a way for an author to express their concerns in the world while using fiction to bring up controversial ideas. In Unwind , Neal Shusterman is able to incorporate science fiction in a way to not only get his points across but to also make the reader think, and adjust the message to relate to one's own life. Unwind takes place in the future where it is an option for parents to choose to have their child unwound, meaning they would be taken from their family and taken apart. Their

Macbeth is a moral play par excellence. In this, it stands in stark contrast to two more recent well-known tales of murder, Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Camus's The Stranger. In Macbeth Shakespeare presented the moral phenomena in such a way that those who respond to his art must, in some way or another, become better human beings. In Dostoevsky's and Camus's heroic criminals we see the corruption of moral consciousness characteristic of modern literature. By the art of Camus we are led

Ambiguous Recounting of Time and Space in Raskolnikov’s Room by Rohan Brebion #0005030011 Instructor: Jamie Blount School: Southside High School May, 2016 Crime and Punishment Reflective Statement The oral presentations allow me see Fyodor’s Dostoevsky Crime and Punishment from a different perspective and see the connections to the author’s personal experiences. I was able to explore various topics including descriptions of Russia during the 1860s, nature of crime, and author’s

Life and Work of Langston Hughes Early Years James Mercer Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 1, 1902, to James Nathaniel Hughes, a lawyer and businessman, and Carrie Mercer (Langston) Hughes, a teacher. The couple separated shortly thereafter. James Hughes was, by his son’s account, a cold man who hated blacks (and hated himself for being one), feeling that most of them deserved their ill fortune because of what he considered their ignorance and laziness. Langston’s

Self Discovery in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Camus' The Outsider       In every society, it is important for individuals to adhere to a set of principles in order to maintain order. In Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment and Camus' The Outsider , however, both protagonists ignored the values of their society. Raskolnikov and Meursault felt their own beliefs were significant, and through their actions they were able to express them. As a result, one man was

The concept of blind faith is often difficult for rational people to comprehend. Rational people believe that every aspect of life must be able to be explained with logic. However, rationalism and faith often come in conflict with each other, creating an exceptional strife in the minds of those unable to accept that which cannot be viewed. In such divergence, the concept of nihilism is often planted into the mind of those who are incapable of acknowledging human nature and the spiritual and natural

Nattukottai Chettiars represent a fascinating community with unique traditions and heritage. They are also called as Nagarathars. They were very popular for their frugality, spirituality , sharp business acumen and simplicity. According to Weerasooriya (1973), native settlements of Nattukotai Chettiars disseminated over 96 villages situated in the Devakottah revenue division of Ramnad District and the Pudukottah revenue division of Thiruchirappalli District in Tamilnadu. In historic period, occupation

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS * Regarded as the suppliers of financial resources. * Enormous capital structure compared to other institutions (Educational and Religious) * Funds that they supply to the different markets do not originate totally from them but some come from the public source. * Their vast activities interlinked with the activities of other business organizations. * They are part of different aspects of the use and need of Financial Resources. INSTITUTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINE

A Study of the literary techniques used by Fyodor Dostoyevsky in Crime and Punishment to convey the downfall and subsequent rise of the main character. "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is the story of a young student Raskolnikov and his need to murder an old woman to prove one of his many philosophies. The book begins with the murder, but the primary focus is on his reasoning and reactions before and after the act. It is set in St Petersburg where the main character, Raskolnikov