This chapter provides us with further insight into Raskolnikov and Sonya's emotions. With the progression of each chapter, it is clear that Raskolnikov is in fact going through a change in character, for the better. However, i still believe its too late for Raskolnikov and that this will not change the fact that his fate is sealed and he is in some way, destined to be doomed. It is also clear that everyone is beginning to turn on Raskolnikov. Sonya was even petrified at the sight of him, and only after conversing for a while did she begin to calm down. The story from the bible that Sonya reads also foreshadows both their fate and provides each of them with a sense of security as it resembles their lives. Raskolnikov is gradually becoming more compassionate and Sonya can also relate the story to her own life. Raskolnikov eventually informs Sonya of his decision to leave and invites her to join him. This is because he believes that despite their significant differences in personalities (her selflessness and will to sacrifice herself for her loved ones as opposed to Raskolnikov's selfish and hostile actions), there are similarities between them. Both of them destroyed the life of a human being -- Raskolnikov murdered two women and Sonya ruined her life by prostituting herself to support her family, symbolically ending her own life. At the end of their conversation, Raskolnikov hints that she will soon find out who murdered Lizaveta. Throughout this entire conversation, Svidrigailov was eavesdropping next door. The events in this chapter illustrate that there is not much time left until Raskolnikov comes clean and confesses or is caught.
-Gabriel Magalhaes
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