The Pawnbroker

way in which he sought out to kill something. The pawnbroker may have been his outlook to kill that thing but by killing her did he really get anywhere. He says that he only killed “a louse, a useless, loathsome,... -a louse”(pg.381) he says this as a way to try and cover up things that he has going on inside him in his real-life. Before he sought to kill he took to himself as a extraordinary

Jack knows once in Sidewinder, they would have to sell Wendy’s expensive diamond ring, and that “A pawnbroker might give them twenty bucks. A kind pawnbroker” (King 394). The engagement ring is the symbol of Jack’s commitment to his family, and by selling it, he is giving away that commitment. In addition to this, he doesn't even believe the ring to be of value, and the emphasis placed on “ kind pawnbroker” illustrates the lack of value Jack places on his marriage to

in poverty is Raskolnikov and Marmeladov and their families. Raskolnikov had to stop his law studies because he couldn’t afford tuition, he barely eats and his clothes are raggedy. Raskolnikov’s poverty is part of his motivation for killing the pawnbroker. He believes that her death will be a chance for him to get enough money to resume his education and make progress toward a better life. While his poverty is one of the reasons behind Raskolnikov’s crime, it is not the true cause behind the murders

“He had become so completely absorbed in himself, and isolated from his fellows that he dreaded meeting, not only his landlady, but any one at all” (Dostoevsky 1). This behavior only got worse throughout the novel after he killed Alyona, an old pawnbroker, and her sister, Lizaveta, because of the guilt he felt in

significant due to the fact that it with each section, we see a shift in Raskolnikov’s character. From sincerity, to fear, to power, and finally to acceptance. In the first section, Raskolikov is contemplating going through with the murder of the pawnbroker named Alyona Ivanovna, whom he hates substantially. The more Raskolnikov debates to himself on what to do, the clearer his motives become. The fact that he so easily decides to kill the women shows that his morals are not as high

In the novel Crime and Punishment the main characters Raskolnikov, Svid, and Sonya embody different philosophies. Throughout the novel you can tell which philosophies Dostoevsky likes and dislikes depending on the character. Sonya represents religion, Raskolnikov represents utilitarianism, and Svid represents a utilitarian hedonist. Throughout this novel these characters help to describe the psychology of a criminal and paint the path between crime and punishment. This novel is told almost entirely

Recession in America has caused economic instability, with many individuals losing their houses, cars to high debts, and rising mortgages. With the recession, many individuals were not able to escape the void of increasing debt. Americans were forced to take drastic measures to become debt-free. The hardships that are faced can be linked together, with the American economy during and after the Great Recession. Dostoevsky wrote a novel, “Crime & Punishment”, this novel was aimed towards American

helping many people. This Raskolnikov’s character duality leaves an impression that the act that Raskolnikov did—the murder—feels as if it wasn’t cause by the true Raskolnikov; instead, it was the other Raskolnikov who murder Alyona Ivanovna, the pawnbroker. The up and down of Raskolnikov’s emotion, strengthen

redemption. The most imperative scene where crosses are mentioned is during the murder scene. Raskolnikov murders the pawnbroker and spends time dirtying

The incorporation of religion in literature can send many different messages to the audience depending on what message the author specifically wants to convey. In the novel Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky’s Christian influence is incorporated into the main themes: crime, violence, and love. Within these themes, Dostoevsky’s religious ideas are showcased within the characters different sets of morality throughout the novel.            There are many different types of crimes that happen within the