In this chapter I was very surprised to see Nikolai confess to Porifry while he was interrogating Raskolnikov. Nikolai seems to burst into the office suddenly and make a statement which to Porifry sounds rehearsed and not true. Porfiry obviously suspects Raskolnikov and had him in a position where Raskolnikov was even about to confess. Near the end of the chapter Raskolnikov admits to himself he was close to confessing before Nikolai ran in. Porfiry knew as well he almost had Raskolnikov because instead of accepting Nikolai's statement and confession, he disregards it as false and not his own words at all. Also, while Raskolnikov is leaving he makes a point of telling him that they will see a lot of each other if God disposes. He repeats this many times as if almost trying to convince himself. However I was kind of intrigued by Nikolai's confession because he had no reason to do it. He was not the murderer and was innocent. Why he decided to confess to the murder seems almost too perfect for Raskolnikov. It is interesting though that Raskolnikov seems to be given another chance. He even says that he feels free of it for once which I found interesting. Since Nikolai made a confession the pressure of it seemed to be transferred to him.
- Madie
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