Raskolnikov V. Porfiry
Fyodor M. Dostoevsky altered people's conception of the novel. Crime and Punishment had depth to characters, an element that was unseen previously. This depth was perhaps most notable in the cases of the two main characters Raskolnikov, and Porfiry. Raskolnikov was a misunderstood genius who falls to delirium. His thoughts are deep and rich in detail. Due to his mental state, the reader is almost forced to sympathize with Rodya. Porfiry is a psychoanalytical genius. He can read deep into the minds of criminals and predict their actions with incredible accuracy. Usually a character that would be liked, Porfiry is viewed as despicable because he is trying to imprison Rodya. The character of Raskolnikov is one who may be considered evil or immoral for his actions, however his portrayal by the author is one that instills sympathy in the reader for the character due to his motives and personal, internal consequences he suffers for his crime of murder. There is considerable evidence supporting the view that Raskolnikov wants his theory surrounding the murder to be proven wrong, to be caught, and to be punished. This tells the reader that deep down, Raskolnikov knows in his heart what is wrong and right, and that he wants to b
The police investigator Porfiry is then involved when Raskolnikov seeks him out and provokes suspicion towards him surrounding the murder. Raskolnikov's theory of the "extraordinary" man who is above all societal constraints and able to stamp out the weak and detrimental people in society for the common good, is one that is obviously skewed. Dostoyevsky uses an intelligent, good-intentioned man as the physical manifestation for the society that is sympathetic to a man such as Raskolnikov in his mental collapse and subsequent reevaluation of his position as an equal human. He does not know what it is, but intuitively feels that by suffering punishment he may discover it. Porfiry is not evil in heart, but because he is trying to put Raskolnikov behind bars, his actions seem so vile. This almost inarguable proves Rodya's desire to be caught. ------------------------------------------------------------------------**Bibliography**. Porfiry knows that Raskolnikov will eventually fall victim to his own guilt and confess. Rodya claimed that he had went to the pawnbroker only once before or after the murder. The society that created Raskolnikov and his mental condition ironically is the same one that he longs to again be a part of, and one able to forgive and sympathize with a creature born out of its own f!laws. The reader cannot be completely sympathetic towards Rasko!lnikov because even when he knows he is wrong, he tries to convince Sonia otherwise. Rodya forgets to lock the door, the first of many mistakes in the actual execution of the crime, and is forced to kill Alyona's younger sister Lizaveta who walks in unexpectedly during his crime. He then nearly confesses to his friend Zametov in a tavern, and later, while visiting the scene of the crime, gives the men working there his name and address. Then he forgets to get rid of his hat, which can be easily identified as it draws attention to him.
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