"There is no man, however wise, who has not at some period of his youth said
             things, or lived in a way the consciousness of which is so unpleasant to him in later life
             that he would gladly, if he could, expunge it from his memory." -Marcel Proust. It is
             within human nature to regret and repent. In Dostoevsky 's Crime and Punishment, a horrible crime is committed by the main character Raskolnikov. The understanding of Raskolnikov's repentance for this crime is very complex due to his dual personality. Towards the beginning one side of him appears to be cold and ignorant, does not seem to regret anything because of his strong belief in the extraordinary man theory. On the other hand, there is a warm and caring side to Raskolnikov, which demonstrates his repentance through his suffering and insanity. In conclusion, Raskolnikov does sincerely repent because that is what redeems him.
             Raskolnikov has a side to him that is extremely ignorant and inconsiderate, which shows no remorse. For instance, he feels that he needs no one in this world, that just by living him by himself, is the ideal life. These characteristics lead him to come up with his very own "Extraordinary-Man Theory". This theory consists of the facts that the extraordinary man has the right to commit any crime and to transgress the law in any way. This is true because this superior man is capable of giving something new and great (breaking the common laws) to this world. Actually, the motive for him committing the crime was to prove this theory true. Raskolnikov felt that this murder would eventually benefit humanity. This aspect of his character cold and inhumane, demonstrating his individual power and self-will. All this causes him to have no repentance for his actions.
             On the contrary, Raskolnikov's other aspect of personality is warm, humane and repentant. This generosity is exhibited thro
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