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ENGLISH II PRE-AP DOSTOEVSKY’S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

THINGS TO CONSIDER AS YOU READ AND ANNOTATE… Reasons for crime The force of punishment and rehabilitation Morality vs. acceptability Alienation The nature of mental illness/insanity The role of the genius/extraordinary person in society Religion The role and limitations of the individual conscience Psychoanalytic, sociological, Marxist, and gender critical assertions Connections to other texts (literally/thematically)

CH. 1 QUESTIONS How is Raskolnikov characterized both directly and indirectly throughout the opening of the novel? What exactly is going on here? How does Dostoevsky build suspense and cause us to question? What is “that,” exactly? - Repeats “that” twice more in paragraph. Formalist Study How do the various literary elements of Crime and Punishment – plot, character development, setting, tone, diction, images, themes, and so on – both create and reinforce the text’s meaning? What thematic issues does the text raise? How are these issues resolved? Which images and symbols are most often repeated in Crime and Punishment ? How do they develop Dostoevsky’s themes?

CH. 1 QUESTIONS CONTINUED What might be the symbolic significance of Raskolnikov’s living space? Which details in the opening seem particularly significant? Why? How is Alyona Ivanovna a foil for Raskolnikov? How does Dostoevsky build suspense throughout Chapter 1?

CH. 2 QUESTIONS How is the idea of isolation developed? Is society the cause of crime and the disintegration of family? Explain. What connection seems to exist between Raskolnikov and Marmeladov?

CH. 3 QUESTIONS What is the atmosphere or mood? How does Raskolnikov’s Room characterize him? Color motif – What is the significance and meaning of yellow?? (Alyona’s jacket = yellow with age; Sonia = yellow card, etc.) What can we make of Pulcheria’s feelings toward her son? How are both Pulcheria and Dounia characterized by Pulcheria’s recounting of the Svidrigailov incident? Furthermore, how are Svidrigailov and Marfa Petrovna characterized ? What do we make of Luzhin, and what are we supposed to make of both Dounia and the situation with Luzhin? Why does Raskolnikov react as he does to his mother’s letter? What does Dostoevsky do with Raskolnikov’s reaction to the letter to influence our view of Dounia’s impending marriage to Luzhin? What parallels have been created among characters/situations in this novel thus far? As he’s done so far in the novel, Dostoevsky is NOT telling us what to think. Based on this, what impressions does it seem that Dostoevsky wants us to have?

BEGINNINGS OF A FEMINIST/GENDER ANALYSIS – THIS CHAPTER (ALONG WITH THE PREVIOUS ONE) RAISES A NUMBER OF ISSUES REGARDING THE ROLE OF WOMEN. WITH THIS IN MIND, LET’S CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: How does the novel illuminate the traditional roles and expectations of women? How does it support them? How do Dounia and Sonia fulfill both similar and contradictory roles? Explain the differences between male and female responses toward values and behaviors as we see them in the novel. Do these differences seem to be biological or sociological? Compare and contrast the mothering styles of Katerina Ivanovna and Pulcheria Alexandrovna.

PART 1, CHAPTERS Discuss Raskolnikov and his actions as he first appears in the novel. Analyze his thoughts about his “project” (pronouns are paramount) and note the significance of the setting. 2.Discuss Raskolnikov’s visit to Aliona Ivanovna and examine what their interaction reveals about both of them. 3.Examine Raskolnikov’s state of mind when he leaves the pawnbroker and the symbolism of his ensuing actions. Note that the author has not yet revealed the exact nature of the project. 4.Discuss Raskolnikov’s chance meeting with Marmeladov. More specifically, describe Marmeladov’s character, family, and economic standing. 5.Discuss the introduction of the theme of science versus humanity during Raskolnikov’s discussion with Marmeladov in the tavern. Continue to look for evidence of this theme throughout the novel. Discuss what personal message Dostoevsky is embedding in his work regarding these ideas. 6.Discuss Marmeladov’s self-analysis. 7.Note the reference to the green shawl with which Sonia covers herself after her first night of prostitution. What could it possibly symbolize? 8.Prediction: What is Raskolnikov’s “Project,” and will he be able to complete it?

PART 1, CHAPTERS Analyze Raskolnikov’s dream. What point is Dostoevsky making by giving his characters dreams? 2.Examine the role of “chance” in Raskolnikov’s decision to commit the murder. 3.Examine Raskolnikov’s actions and reactions during the crime and analyze his effectiveness as a criminal. Note the completion of the foreshadowing of the cigarette case from chapter one. 4.Recall the conversation Raskolnikov overheard between a young man and an officer. Discuss the question, “would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds”?

PART 2, CHAPTERS Examine Raskolnikov’s reactions the day after the murder and analyze the significance of these reactions. 2.Discuss why Raskolnikov is called to the police department and analyze how he reacts. 3.Discuss the internal conflict Raskolnikov experiences regarding whether or not to confess. 4.Analyze Raskolnikov’s interaction with Ilia Petrovich and Nikodim Fomich and what this reveals about each of them. 5.Examine Raskolnikov’s actions when he returns from the police station and the irony of his actions. 6.Analyze Raskolnikov’s dream about his landlady and what this signifies. 7.Discuss the symbolism of water in these chapters.

PART 2, CHAPTERS 3-4 Discuss Raskolnikov’s illness and what this time period reveals about Razumikhin and Nastasia. Discuss Razumikhin’s references to personnel from the police department and the effect these have on Raskolnikov. Discuss the conversation about Razumikhin’s housewarming party and analyze how this advances the plot. Discuss Luzhin’s arrival and his interaction with Raskolnikov. Analyze what this reveals about Luzhin, Raskolnikov, and Razumikhin. Note the foreshadowing of Razumikhin’s relationship with Dunia. Analyze the aftermath of the conflict between Luzhin and Raskolnikov.

PART 2, CHAPTERS Discuss Raskolnikov’s actions after Razumikhin and Zossimov leave. Analyze his conversation with Zametov. 2.Examine the conflict between Raskolnikov and Razumikhin and the result. Contrast their personalities. 3.Analyze why Raskolnikov returns to the murder scene and how he reacts there. 4.Discuss Marmeladov’s death. Analyze its effect on Raskolnikov and on Katerina. Discuss whether Katerina loves Marmeladov and what role she might have played in his downfall. 5.Discuss the theme of religion and how it affects Raskolnikov after he leaves Marmeladov’s family. 6.Discuss the merging of the primary plot, Raskolnikov’s crime, and the subplots involving Sonia and Dunia. 7.Discuss what Raskolnikov faints upon seeing his mother and sister.

PART 3, CHAPTERS Analyze the interaction of Raskolnikov, Dunia, Pulcheria, and Razumikhin and what this reveals about each of them. Note the complication to the subplot involving Dunia’s engagement. 2.Examine developments in the subplot concerning Dunia and Luzhin. 3.Analyze Razumikhin’s summation of Raskolnikov and how his mother and sister react. Do you agree with Razumikhin, or do you have another interpretation of Raskolnikov’s actions? 4. Discuss Raskolnikov’s continuing symptoms of mental aberration and analyze why he faints during his conversation with Dunia.

PART 3, CHAPTERS Examine the interaction between Sonia and Raskolnikov. What is your response concerning the man who follows Sonia when she leaves Raskolnikov? 2.Discuss why Raskolnikov asks Razumikhin about Porfiry Petrovich and the results of their visit to him. Note that Petrovich becomes Raskolnikov’s primary antagonist. 3. A nalyze the metaphor, “The butterfly flies to the light.” 4.What themes appear in Raskolnikov’s article, “On Crime,” and how does it affect the book’s plot? Note the “chance” incident. Discuss whether or not you agree with Raskolnikov’s opinion. 5.Examine Raskolnikov’s reaction to his meeting with Petrovich. 6.Analyze Raskolnikov’s reflections on the murder. Discuss his rationale for murder.

PART 4, CHAPTERS Discuss Raskolnikov’s meeting with Svidrigailov and the outcome. Note Svidrigailov’s importance in Dunia’s dilemma about Luzhin. 2.Examine Svidrigailov’s explanation of his marriage to Marga Petrovna. Evaluate the success of this type of marriage. 3.Analyze the implications of Svidrigailov’s experiences with ghosts. 4.Discuss the significance of Dunia’s confrontation with Luzhin. Examine how this situation advances the plot. 5.Discuss Luzhin’s response to the broken engagement and analyze his character (e.g. his conceit and vindictiveness). 6.Compare the characters of Luzhin and Raskolnikov. 7.Analyze Raskolnikov’s conduct after Luzhin leaves.

PART 4, CHAPTERS Discuss why Raskolnikov goes to Sonia’s room and analyze their conversation. Note the merging of the primary plot with a subplot. 2.Discuss why Raskolnikov asks Sonia to read the story of Lazarus and what the story signifies to both of them. 3.What does Svidrigailov’s eavesdropping indicate? 4.Analyze Porfiry Petrovich’s interrogation of Raskolnikov. 5.Discuss how Petrovich and Raskolnikov react to Nikolai’s confession. Why do you think Nikolai confesses? What eases Raskolnikov’s mind after leaving the police department? 6.When the man who accused Raskolnikov asks for forgiveness, Raskolnikov replies, “May God forgive you.” Why doesn’t Raskolnikov offer his own forgiveness? Do you think Raskolnikov believes in God’s forgiveness? If so, discuss what actions a person must take to receive such forgiveness, according to Raskolnikov.

PART 5, CHAPTERS Examine evidence of Luzhin’s true character. 2.Discuss the relationship between Luzhin and Lebeziatnikov and note the merging of the subplots. 3.Analyze Dostoevsky’s portrayal of Lebeziatnikov. 4.Discuss the funeral dinner. What is Katerina’s rationale for hosting it, the elaborate preperations, the guests, and her reactions to everyone. 5.Analyze Luzhin’s conspiracy against Sonia, including his motive and the outcome. Note the author’s use of “chance” to enhance the plot.

PART 5, CHAPTERS Analyze Raskolnikov’s compulsion to confess his crime to Sonia and her reaction to the confession. Note Sonia’s role as a Christ figure, offering hope and redemption for Raskolnikov. 2.Examine Raskolnikov’s rationale and primary motivation for murdering the pawnbroker. Analyze his allusion to Napoleon. 3.Discuss why Lebeziatnikov comes to Sonia and how the ensuing events advance the plot. 4.Examine Dunia’s visit to Raskolnikov. 5.Apply the adage “Pride goes before destruction” to Katerina Marmeladov’s decline. 6.Analyze Katerina’s deathbed statement, “I have no sins…”

PART 6, CHAPTERS Examine Raskolnikov’s actions following Katerina’s death and Svidrigailov’s revelation. Discuss Razumikhin’s visit, noting the reference to a mysterious letter Dunia has received. 2.Analyze the “mind game” between Porfiry Petrovich and Raskolnikov. 3.Examine Petrovich’s parting words. How do you think Raskolnikov internally responds to Petrovich’s final words? 4.Analyze why Nikolai confesses to the murders.

PART 6, CHAPTERS Discuss the role of “chance” in Raskolnikov’s meeting with Svidrigailov and examine their conversation. 2.Analyze Svidrigailov, based on what he reveals to Raskolnikov. 3.Discuss Svidrigailov’s meeting with Dunia: why she agrees to meet him, his behavior, and her response.

PART 6, CHAPTERS Analyze the climax of Svidrigailov’s subplot (i.e. what ultimately happens to him?). What is the symbolism of the weather? How was Svidrigailov significant to the plot of the novel? 2.Examine why Raskolnikov goes to see his mother and the universality of her reactions. Note the significance of his appearance. 3.Discuss Raskolnikov’s confession to Dunia and her reaction. 4.Examine Sonia’s importance to Raskolnikov regarding his confession.

EPILOGUE 1.Examine the report of the trial and why Raskolnikov receives a relatively light sentence. 2.Discuss the denouement and whether or not the book ends as expected. 3.Discuss Raskolnikov’s reaction to prison and whether or not he repents of his crime. 4.Analyze the turning point in Raskolnikov’s repentance/redemption. 5.Analyze the themes of alienation, suffering, sacrifice, and redemption/resurrection in this section.