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 VI--Rhetorical Devices
How are specific rhetorical devices used to make the last sentence of the chapter more powerful?
“An instant later, he heard the latch unfastened” (Dostoevsky 78), this last sentence in chapter six of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” wakes the reader up and forces him or her respond emotionally to the story. One becomes instantly anxious and nervous about what is going to happen next because up until this point in the story, the reader is never fully sure if Raskolnikov is going to follow through with his plan and kill the pawnbroker or not, he is constantly changing his mind on the topic; however, now, as Alyona Ivanovna opens the door to her apartment, the reader knows what is about to happen and that it is not going to be pretty. Raskolnikov has made up his mind and her answering that door was the last piece of the puzzle, now his committing of the crime is all that needs to be done.
In Dostoyevsky's sixth chapter it ends leading into the start of the murder scene. Dostoyevsky's use of imagery shows us how Raskolnikov and the pawnbroker are feeling at those moments. He shows us that the pawnbroker is uncertain about whether or not she should open the door. Also how Raskolnikov is being cunning and making noise as to not look suspicious. All of these key moments make that last sentence so much more intense. "...An instant later he heard the latch unfastened"(Dostoyevsky).
The rhetorical devices used in the last sentence of chapter VI part I are very effective because they blend together so well. In a sense, Dostoevsky has a long build up with Raskolnikov nervously waiting for the door to open, and finally it does. In a sense, he answers one question, and then creates an even greater question of "What will happen next?" by creating so much tension that is practically begging to be resolved. One could even say that his rhetorical devices are so powerful because is using the human habit of being extremely impatient to his advantage practically forcing someone reading it to read the next chapter because the previous chapter ended so abruptly.
Dostoevsky utilizes rhetoric devices so well in the last sentence and it creates such a continuity flow that the reader must continue onto the second part. The first part "An instant later" (Dostoevsky 78) plants such an image in the reader's mind of Raskolnikov's task being accomplished in such a swift manner that it almost creates a "blink and you'll miss it" atmosphere. Raskolnikov, previously, has battled with himself over whether he should or should not carry out his plan and now that he has committed to it the mention of how fast the door unlatched makes it seem as though it's going to be over quickly. The second part "the latch unfastened" (Dostoevsky 78) enables the reader to hear the clicking of a lock being opened. This sound, coupled with the knowing that Raskolnikov is going to go through with his plan creates a suspenseful situation, and the human response is to want to read ahead to find out if Raskolnikov really did go through with his plan of killing Alyona Ivanovna.
The last sentence in chapter six of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” wakes the reader up. One becomes instantly anxious and about what is going to happen next because the reader is never fully sure if Raskolnikov is going to follow through with his plan and kill the Alyona or not, he is constantly changing his mind on the topic; however, now the reader knows what is about to happen. Raskolnikov has made up his mind and her answering that door was all he need to fulfill his plan, now his committing of the crime is all that needs to be done.
In Maria’s blog addressing "How are specific rhetorical devices used to make the last sentence of the chapter more powerful?", she states, “The rhetorical devices used to make the last sentence of the chapter more powerful are an allusion snd climax.” This proves true when one considers that Dostoevsky would want to the reader to feel anxious. He alludes you to the fact that Raskolnikov will commit the crime, but leaves you in suspense to what exactly will happen by ending the chapter as the door is about to be opened.
In Leroy's blog about how the rhetorical devices used made the last sentence in chapter VI more powerful, he states "The last sentence in chapter six of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” wakes the reader up. One becomes instantly anxious and about what is going to happen next because the reader is never fully sure if Raskolnikov is going to follow through with his plan and kill the Alyona or not." This proves true when one considers that the last sentence of the chapter was "An istant later he heard the door unfastened." This sentence make the reader ask themselves "what's going to happen next?" It makes the reader become more involved and leaves the reader dreading to know what's next to come. The last sentence of chapter VI made the reader want to continue reading.It was a good way to end the chapter because once you read the next chapter you read that Raskolnikov went through with the killing.
In Tyron’s blog about “How are specific rhetorical devices used to make the last sentence of the chapter more powerful?” he states, “The rhetorical devices used in the last sentence of Part I, Chapter VI are used to create suspense.” One finds this to be true since the reader has no choice, but to go on to the next chapter in order to discover what takes place. Also, one finds the last sentence to be the beginning of the climax.
“An instant later, he heard the latch unfastened” (Dostoevsky 78), this last sentence in chapter six of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” wakes the reader up and forces him or her respond emotionally to the story. One becomes instantly anxious and nervous about what is going to happen next because up until this point in the story, the reader is never fully sure if Raskolnikov is going to follow through with his plan and kill the pawnbroker or not, he is constantly changing his mind on the topic; however, now, as Alyona Ivanovna opens the door to her apartment, the reader knows what is about to happen and that it is not going to be pretty. Raskolnikov has made up his mind and her answering that door was the last piece of the puzzle, now his committing of the crime is all that needs to be done.
ReplyDeleteIn Dostoyevsky's sixth chapter it ends leading into the start of the murder scene. Dostoyevsky's use of imagery shows us how Raskolnikov and the pawnbroker are feeling at those moments. He shows us that the pawnbroker is uncertain about whether or not she should open the door. Also how Raskolnikov is being cunning and making noise as to not look suspicious. All of these key moments make that last sentence so much more intense. "...An instant later he heard the latch unfastened"(Dostoyevsky).
ReplyDeleteThe rhetorical devices used in the last sentence of chapter VI part I are very effective because they blend together so well. In a sense, Dostoevsky has a long build up with Raskolnikov nervously waiting for the door to open, and finally it does. In a sense, he answers one question, and then creates an even greater question of "What will happen next?" by creating so much tension that is practically begging to be resolved. One could even say that his rhetorical devices are so powerful because is using the human habit of being extremely impatient to his advantage practically forcing someone reading it to read the next chapter because the previous chapter ended so abruptly.
ReplyDeleteDostoevsky utilizes rhetoric devices so well in the last sentence and it creates such a continuity flow that the reader must continue onto the second part. The first part "An instant later" (Dostoevsky 78) plants such an image in the reader's mind of Raskolnikov's task being accomplished in such a swift manner that it almost creates a "blink and you'll miss it" atmosphere. Raskolnikov, previously, has battled with himself over whether he should or should not carry out his plan and now that he has committed to it the mention of how fast the door unlatched makes it seem as though it's going to be over quickly. The second part "the latch unfastened" (Dostoevsky 78) enables the reader to hear the clicking of a lock being opened. This sound, coupled with the knowing that Raskolnikov is going to go through with his plan creates a suspenseful situation, and the human response is to want to read ahead to find out if Raskolnikov really did go through with his plan of killing Alyona Ivanovna.
ReplyDeleteThe last sentence in chapter six of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” wakes the reader up. One becomes instantly anxious and about what is going to happen next because the reader is never fully sure if Raskolnikov is going to follow through with his plan and kill the Alyona or not, he is constantly changing his mind on the topic; however, now the reader knows what is about to happen. Raskolnikov has made up his mind and her answering that door was all he need to fulfill his plan, now his committing of the crime is all that needs to be done.
ReplyDeleteIn Maria’s blog addressing "How are specific rhetorical devices used to make the last sentence of the chapter more powerful?", she states, “The rhetorical devices used to make the last sentence of the chapter more powerful are an allusion snd climax.” This proves true when one considers that Dostoevsky would want to the reader to feel anxious. He alludes you to the fact that Raskolnikov will commit the crime, but leaves you in suspense to what exactly will happen by ending the chapter as the door is about to be opened.
ReplyDeleteIn Leroy's blog about how the rhetorical devices used made the last sentence in chapter VI more powerful, he states "The last sentence in chapter six of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” wakes the reader up. One becomes instantly anxious and about what is going to happen next because the reader is never fully sure if Raskolnikov is going to follow through with his plan and kill the Alyona or not." This proves true when one considers that the last sentence of the chapter was "An istant later he heard the door unfastened." This sentence make the reader ask themselves "what's going to happen next?" It makes the reader become more involved and leaves the reader dreading to know what's next to come. The last sentence of chapter VI made the reader want to continue reading.It was a good way to end the chapter because once you read the next chapter you read that Raskolnikov went through with the killing.
ReplyDeleteIn Tyron’s blog about “How are specific rhetorical devices used to make the last sentence of the chapter more powerful?” he states, “The rhetorical devices used in the last sentence of Part I, Chapter VI are used to create suspense.” One finds this to be true since the reader has no choice, but to go on to the next chapter in order to discover what takes place. Also, one finds the last sentence to be the beginning of the climax.
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