Madie and I share a similar opinion
in regard to Raskolnikov’s behavior in Part III, Chapters 4-6. In accordance to
Madie’s statement that she begins to see “the cracks in his armor getting
bigger” throughout these chapters, I too believe that Raskolnikov’s unavoidable
sense of guilt causes him to drop hints and reveal things that should be kept
secret if he were to remain free from being caught. We both acknowledge that
other characters are starting to notice Raskolnikov’s intense anxiety and
mood-swings every time the murders are mentioned. After reading Madie’s reaction,
I agree with her idea that Raskolnikov is practically at his breaking point. In
my opinion, Raskolnikov gets closer and closer to confession with each and every
chapter. In addition, Madie and I both agree that Raskolnikov probably
identifies himself as one of the extraordinary, superior people that he
discusses in his article “On Crime.” While I completely disagree with
Raskolnikov’s reasoning, the article definitely gave me insight on
Raskolnikov’s justification for committing the murders. Like Madie said,
Raskolnikov believed he had the right
to take the lives of two innocent people, an idea that I find sickening. Moreover,
I also believe that Raskolnikov’s nightmare at the end of Chapter 6 is symbolic
for his belief that he may not be superior to others. Thus, indicating his
notion that committing the murders was wrong on his part. When Raskolnikov
awakens from his troubled sleep, he recognizes the figure of a strange man in
his room, and I am excited to see what this stranger has in store for
Raskolnikov.
Alex
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