I think that Alex and I are in accordance regarding our opinions on these last few chapters. Raskolnikov is becoming more careless in trying to hide his guilt, and he is not doing a very good job anymore. We both agree that "On Crime" was a key point in this chapter. It not only shows Raskolnikov's justification for his crimes, but, as Alex pointed out, allows others to begin to point fingers more easily at him. He opened up an opportunity for suspicions to be confirmed. The article shows that he feels people have the right to murder others, therefore why could he not be the murderer if he believes this. I think that this article will hurt him a lot. I thought that Alex's comment that Porfiry Petrovich "saw it as a piece of psychological evidence that pointed to Raskolnikov’s guilt." was interesting. Porfiry was certainly curious about the article, and seemed more suspicious of Raskolnikov after discussing it. I can see how the article could be used as psychological evidence against Raskolnikov, he had the mens rea (guilty mind) behind the crime as well. I am intrigued to see how the novel continues.
- Madie
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