. He alternates between delusions of
             superiority and depression. One might suppose also that his sex drive is
             significantly diminished since he is reduced to a clumsy boor when
             We see classic symptoms of manic-depressive episodes that have come to
             characterize bipolar disorder. Golyadkin, for no apparent reason goes on a
             quasi-buying spree. He promises to purchase articles from boutiques that
             cost far more than he can afford. In the narrative, there is no earthly
             reason for Golyadkin to go on such a spree. And soon after, he has serious
             doubts about his recent antics. This scenario is repeated countless times
             throughout the story. There are two instancesâ€"after his double
             appearsâ€"when Golyadkin has blackouts. These instances are not properly
             explained in the novel. They involve a letter that talks about the German
             widow Ivanovna and then a letter from Klara asking for Golyadkin's
             protection. One cannot be sure wheth
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