Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov - Part IV

Picture source: https://www.ft.com/content/ec958698-f499-43e1-8d8f-d0bd4e24bec9

                 

PART IV - Chapter I to VI

Hello again! Fourth part is here!
Let's jump into my impressions from Part IV.

    As I dive into Part IV of Crime and Punishment, I am still captivated by the profound exploration of Raskolnikov's behavior and mental state. It became increasingly evident that his actions and thoughts are spiraling into darker territories, reflecting a deteriorating mental state and a deeply disturbed psyche. This was also worsened by the fact that Petrovich, a police detective who was investigating the crime, seemed to already know Raskolnikov was the murderer, but he was playing a deep psychological game on him trying to get Raskolnikov to come forward and confess.

    Furthermore, Raskolnikov's interactions with other characters served as a clear reminder of his fractured state of mind. His tense relationships, particularly with Sonya and his family, showcased his alienation and inability to connect with others. This isolation only exacerbated his mental anguish, further isolating him in a world of his own torment. Although he is very close to Sonya, as he believes that she has suffered the cruelty of this world just as he has, and that she is one step away from becoming as mental as he already had.

    Throughout Part IV, Raskolnikov's psychological decline became increasingly pronounced, leaving a haunting impression of a troubled and tortured soul. The novel's exploration of his behaviour and mental state painted a disturbing portrait of a man on the edge of the abyss, caught in a web of guilt, remorse, and inner turmoil.

That's all for now! See you in the next entry! ;)