I believe that Madie brought up some interesting points regarding the opening chapters of part 4. I agree with her on the subject that the man in Raskolnikov's room is strange and, judging by the author's past foreshadowing techniques, he will be significant later on in the story. There must be something more to this character and I am eager to find out what it is. Madie also states that Raskolnikov's personality makes a drastic change by the end of chapter 3. I believe that this topic is not perfectly clear as we are still not able to judge Raskolnikov's definite intentions. It is hard to say whether he is trying to protect himself or his family by running away and leaving them after making sure that his family will be protected by Razumikhin. Also, I am still trying to decide whether he is being noble by protecting his family from the knowledge and pain they will feel after he is found guilty of the murders, or if he is just trying to conceal himself from the law and hide from the consequences. However, I do believe that there is a character change at this point in the novel. There is definitely some good surfacing in his personality as he realizes that there is not much left he can do to avoid the truth. I also think that Madie is right, despite whether he is trying to run or protect his family, he does not want them to be associated with him and his wrongdoings. I think Madie brings up valid questions to be asking at this point in the novel. At this point we know that he will be exposed for the crimes he committed, but we do not know how the truth will surface -- will he confess or be caught? And what will his punishment be? I am excited to continue reading to see how this conflict will be resolved.
Gabriel Magalhaes
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