Suffering The motif of suffering plays a large role in Fyodor Dostoyevky's Crime and Punishment. ... In Crime and Punishment, several characters undergo much pain and personal anguish. ... Raskolnikov's suffering has a direct relationship with his guilt over his crime. ... Dostoyevsky states that, "Her wasted consumptive face looked more suffering than ever... Raskolnikov and Katerina are two characters that suffer in major ways throughout Crime and Punishment. ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Fyodor Dostoyevsky endured many hardships in his lifetime, and illustrated the lessons he learned through his novel "Crime and Punishment." ... Dostoyevsky blends together many different conflicts to argue suffering is a necessary part of a Christian's sanctification. ... Raskolnikov considers concealing his crime forever, but she replies, "What a burden to bear! ... He follows her advice, humbling himself and confessing his crime. ... The characters of Crime and Punishment demonstrate how futile human efforts are compared to the salvation of Jesus Christ. ...

• Word Count: 931
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• Grade Level: High School

Religion plays an ironic role in Crime and Punishment, and many Christian themes appear within the novel (i.e., driver who whips Raskolnikov). ... Who suffers the greatest in Crime and Punishment? The role of suffering in Crime and Punishment ties in with Christianity and its themes that are incorporated into the novel. ... The crime in Crime and Punishment occurs very early in the novel leaving the rest of the novel to entertain theories of punishment. Discuss the different forms of punishment and the concepts of law present in the novel....

• Word Count: 1095
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate