I agree with Alex that this chapter was essential as a further revelation to Raskolnikov's character. Raskolnikov's meeting with Sonya demonstrated similar qualities between them and they had somewhat of a connection. I find it interesting out Alex pointed out that this connection may have been a product of the fact that they are both sinners, and I agree with this statement. Both Raskolinkov and Sonya want to support their family any way that they can. Unfortunately, Sonya resorts to prostitution to do so. I agree with Alex when she said that Raskolnikov has a deranged sense of judgement because he seems to think that they are both on the same level of sin, even though he is a sociopathic murderer and she is a prostitute working to bring some form of income to her family in times of financial distress. Alex's analysis of Lazarus's story is very in depth, and I think it as accurate as it can be. The only reason why the author would include this portion must have been for the reader to make the comparison between Lazarus and Raskolnikov. I believe the significance of the resurrection in Raskolnikov's life is most likely how he wants to start life over and not have the overwhelming weight of of the guilt he carries from his crimes to be lifted off of him. Finally, I agree with Alex that the only way for Raskolnikov to achieve this "resurrection" is to end up confessing. I am curious to see whether he ends up doing this or being accused by others, but either way it is evident that it is only a matter of time until his physical punishment occurs.
-Gabriel Magalhaes
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