I believe that both Madie and Alex brought up interesting and valid points of view towards the events that occurred in these three chapters. Madie states how she felt that Raskolnikov was uncomfortable with the whole discussion of the murders with his friends. She also brings up how he was overwhelmed with guilt, which is why he almost confesses to the cop about the murders. However, he realizes that he needs to do what he has to do to stay free and covers it up once the cop begins to get suspicious. I agree with Madie when she says that Raskolnikov is unable to escape the guilt that arose from the murders and is becoming increasingly paranoid, which is shown by his distress when talking to the painters. Initially, Madie thought that the murders would be free of legal consequences but would only consume him psychologically. However, as the details and events of the story progressed, she changed her mind and agreed with us that he will in fact be punished legally for his crime. It is still early in the story and he has come very close to confessing and turning himself in. I agree with Alex that it was an interesting plot twist to have an innocent suspect being blamed for Raskolnikov's murders. This will contribute to his downfall, especially if the painter is found guilty. It is evident from Raskolnikov's friend's reactions that the story is beginning to unfold, and the other characters are becoming curious and suspicious at his defensive and irritable tone when the murders are discussed.
-Gabriel Magalhaes
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