Gabe and I have similar opinions regarding Part
IV chapter VI. We both agree that throughout Porfiry's interrogation of
Raskolnikov, it is clearly evident that he believes Raskolnikov is guilty of
the crime, so when Nikolay arrives at the police station to state his
confession, Porfiry has a hard time believing that Nikolay is truly the
murderer. The timing of Nikolay’s confession was ironic because when he walked
in, Raskolnikov already sensed that Porfiry suspected him as the murderer from
the way Porfiry was pointing questions at him. At this point, it almost seemed
as if Porfiry’s accusations had driven Raskolnikov to develop a desire to
confess for the crimes. However, Nikolay conveniently walked in before
Raskolnikov had the chance. Nikolay's confession was odd and confusing to me, another
plot twist that Dostoevksy puts in to add to the novels complexity. Also,
Raskolnikov continues to see a coincidence with his almost confessing and
Nikolay's interruption. Therefore, Raskolnikov still struggles with whether to
confess or whether he should embrace this new situation and feel more confident
and proud since things have gotten in the way of his confession. I think
Dostoevsky is trying to point out the struggle that Raskolnikov still has with
feeling bound by human guilt and emotions while feeling invincible as an
extraordinary man.
-Alex
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