For class on Friday: We will be focusing on the theories in the novel. Review the discussion between Porfiry and Raskolnikov about his article (Part 3, ch. 5, 258-265 in Peavear/Volkonsky) as well as the conversation between Lebeziatnikov & Luzhin (Part 5, ch. 1, 363-371 P/V) and Raskolnikov's interior dialogue (near the end of part three, ch. 6, right before the dream about the old crone, 274-275 P/V). Come to class with notes and passages marked.
PROMPT:
Why does Roskolnikov reject his family's and Razumikhin's attempts at solace and comfort? Why, when they are at their most loving, does he have his most virulent feelings of hatred for them? Consider them individually - What is Dostoyevsky saying about guilt and conscience?
