Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel, Crime and Punishment, asks readers to consider their lives and the lives of those around them. Consider the questions, and respond with at least one full, well-written paragraph in standard-English per questions. Participation in this activity will lead you to a deeper understanding of the novel and further your training in close reading. Enjoy your time here.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Part I, Chapter II--Understanding other Cultures
What do you learn about Russian culture from Katerina Ivanovna’s marriages, her reactions to others, such as Lebeziatnikov and Marmeladov, and their reactions to her?
In Amanda’s blog about Russian culture, she states, “One may learn about Russian culture from Katerina Ivanovna's marriage that love is not always in marriages.” This proves true when one examines her marriage with Marmelodov. Marmelodov's marriage proposal was of pity towards her. This relationship is built on a foundation that is more concerned with money. This factor replaces the variable of love that one would see in American culture.
In Amanda’s blog about Russian culture, she states, “One may learn about Russian culture from Katerina Ivanovna's marriage that love is not always in marriages.” This proves true when one examines her marriage with Marmelodov. Marmelodov's marriage proposal was of pity towards her. This relationship is built on a foundation that is more concerned with money. This factor replaces the variable of love that one would see in American culture.
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