Radion Raskolnikov - My Favorite Character
The late 19th century has become the era when Russian prose was in full bloom. Never before had the writers such an influence on minds and souls of the audience, never before were the spiritual demands and cultural search so intense. The basic ethical problems held the attention of the greatest minds of the time. What is Freedom and where its limits should be sought? What should and what cannot be forgiven? What is the true meaning of Love, what is there behind the biblical words "love your neighbour like yourself"?
The novel by F.M. Dostoevsky "Crime and Punishment" and its main character, Rodion Raskolnikov, can righteously be stated here as one of the most brilliant examples of this literature trend. The plot is relatively simple, almost a detective story a young man kills an old usurer lady. But the true motives of this crime are far from a mere bean counter. A typical representative of his generation, young and poor student Raskolnikov has built his own cruel philosophy,......
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