These three chapters were not exactly what I was hoping for. I was looking forward to Dostoevsky's intriguing plot of Raskolnikov and his guilt. Instead, he decided to hold the suspense just a bit more, and began to narrow in on Raskolnikov's sister and Razumhikin. Razumhikin seems to be infatuated with Dunya, drunkenly complimenting her, and telling her Luzhin is not worthy of her. The next day he tries to say that it was all because he was drunk, and that he does not feel this was, but it is clear that he has feelings for Dunya. I think that Razumhikin's love interest choice will not please Raskolnikov, and that if Razumhikin takes it further, that it will add to the anxiety and pressure Raskolnikov already has from the murder. However, Raskolnikov's present guilt is very noticeable, from the way he dismissively treats his sister and mother upon arrival, to his fainting at Dunya's comment is all evidence that his guilt is taking over him more. Further, it is becoming more and more noticeable by people around him. For example, Zossimov notes that he think Raskolnikov is becoming obsessive. His emotions are becoming noticed. I am interested to see what happens with Dunya and Razumhikin, and wether or not Raskolnikov can keep his composure.
- Madie
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