Crime and Punishment:
Crime and Punishment: Crime and Punishment is a classic novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The story centers on the life of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor former student in St. Petersburg, Russia. Raskolnikov, influenced by his intellectual ideas, commits the premeditated murder of an old pawnbroker and her sister. The novel explores the psychological and moral consequences of Raskolnikov’s crime. As he struggles with guilt and paranoia, he becomes entangled in a cat-and-mouse game with the detective investigating the murder. Raskolnikov’s internal conflict and the resulting punishment he faces serve as a vehicle for discussing philosophical and ethical questions surrounding the nature of crime, punishment, and redemption. Dostoevsky delves into themes such as moral responsibility, the existence of evil, the limits of rationality, and the effects of guilt on the human psyche. The novel invites readers to reflect on the complex interplay between social norms and individual morality, th...