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 VII--Conjecture
Why does the feeling of “loathing” repeat itself here as it did in Raskolnikov's imagination in the beginning of the book?
The feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in Raskolnikov's imagination in this chapter as it did in the beginning of the book because he had to kill Lizaveta in order to escape persecution. In the beginning of the book, he was discontented with his thoughts of carrying out the murder and now that he has actually committed the act, he is unhappy with how it unraveled. His only intention was to bring about some good with murdering the old pawnbroker, Aloyna Ivanovna , but Lizaveta's involvement arouses those feelings of "loathing" because she was just an innocent bystander.
In the last chapter of Part I Raskolinikov goes through with the murder. He ends up killing the pawnbroker, and her sister while managing to stow away from suspicious visitors coming to visit them. After he reaches his apartment he is unable to sleep. "Scraps and shreds of thoughts were simply swarming in his brain..."(Dostoyevsky). The aforementioned statement shows that Raskolnikov did not feel as calmly and collected about the murder as he thought he would be. Like in the beginning of the novel Raskolnikov is antsy about his plan to murder and changes his mind constantly calling himself a fool for even thinking of it. These same emotions come back to him while in safety at home after the murder.
The feeling of “loathing” that repeated itself was mostly Raskolnikov's self-loathing. The despair that he faces, in addition to constantly deciding whether or not to go through with his crime, creates a sense of contempt. Also, Raskolnikov's initial hate towards the old pawnbroker, contributed to the forceful way in which he kills her.
The feeling of loathing that Raskolnikov had at the beginning of the book repeats itself in this chapter because the unspeakable act that Raskolnikov had created in his head was coming to fruition. Feelings of fear are often amplified when the body is faced by the source of fear head on. Though Dostoyevsky called it a feeling of "loathing" it was likely closer to a feeling of utter terror, so much so that Raskolnikov's body was practically put out of commission for the next few days after he had done the deed. This induced illness was likely from the shock of Raskolnikov living and committing such a terror.
In Janiel's blog about the repition of the feeling of loathing, she states, "In the beginning of the book, he was discontented with his thoughts of carrying out the murder and now that he has actually committed the act, he is unhappy with how it unraveled." This proves true when one considers the murder of Lizaveta. Raskolnikov, sympathetic of Lizaveta's situation, ended up killing her, and his sympathy was even evident in that he used the sharp side of the axe (he used the blunt side on Alyona). The concept of loathing is also present in the relationships between Alyona and Lizaveta, Raskolnikov and Alyona, and Raskolnikov and himself.
In Fedleine's blog about how the feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in the novel, she states, " Raskolinkov commits two acts of murder, one intentionally, and one to cover up his previous act. Raskolinkov is loathing because he is feeling paranoid after the crime he committed." This proves true when one considers that not only did he kill the pawnbroker,but he also killed Lizaveta as well. Raskolnikov wasn't sure if he wanted to go through with the crime in the first place. After he killed them both he felt guilty because he knew what he did was wrong. The murder of Lizaveta brought about the feeling of "loathing" because she was innocent.
In Janiel's blog about the repetition of "loathing," she states, "The feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in Raskolnikov's imagination in this chapter as it did in the beginning of the book because he had to kill Lizaveta in order to escape persecution." This proves true,, when one considers Raskolnikov's sympathetic feelings towards Lizaveta prior to the murder. Raskolnikov's detests Alyiona because she physically abuses Lizaveta, At the scene of the murder, Raskolnikov is forced to kill Lizaveta so that she would not notify authorities and turn him in to the police. Raskolnikov's feels a loathing sensation towards himself, not only for actually having committed the crime, but also because of the horrible byproduct of the murder.
In Fedleine's blog about how the feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in the novel, she states, " Raskolinkov commits two acts of murder, one intentionally, and one to cover up his previous act.” The feeling of “loathing” repeats itself in Raskolnikov’s imagination because he had to kill Lizaveta in order to escape his imprisonment. In the beginning, Raskolnikov had thoughts of committing the murder of the pawnbroker, but now that the murder has occurred, he is unhappy with the turnout. The new circumstance of illness that Rakolnikov now faces is from the after shock of committing such murder.
The feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in Raskolnikov's imagination in this chapter as it did in the beginning of the book because he had to kill Lizaveta in order to escape persecution. In the beginning of the book, he was discontented with his thoughts of carrying out the murder and now that he has actually committed the act, he is unhappy with how it unraveled. His only intention was to bring about some good with murdering the old pawnbroker, Aloyna Ivanovna , but Lizaveta's involvement arouses those feelings of "loathing" because she was just an innocent bystander.
ReplyDeleteIn the last chapter of Part I Raskolinikov goes through with the murder. He ends up killing the pawnbroker, and her sister while managing to stow away from suspicious visitors coming to visit them. After he reaches his apartment he is unable to sleep. "Scraps and shreds of thoughts were simply swarming in his brain..."(Dostoyevsky). The aforementioned statement shows that Raskolnikov did not feel as calmly and collected about the murder as he thought he would be. Like in the beginning of the novel Raskolnikov is antsy about his plan to murder and changes his mind constantly calling himself a fool for even thinking of it. These same emotions come back to him while in safety at home after the murder.
ReplyDeleteThe feeling of “loathing” that repeated itself was mostly Raskolnikov's self-loathing. The despair that he faces, in addition to constantly deciding whether or not to go through with his crime, creates a sense of contempt. Also, Raskolnikov's initial hate towards the old pawnbroker, contributed to the forceful way in which he kills her.
ReplyDeleteThe feeling of loathing that Raskolnikov had at the beginning of the book repeats itself in this chapter because the unspeakable act that Raskolnikov had created in his head was coming to fruition. Feelings of fear are often amplified when the body is faced by the source of fear head on. Though Dostoyevsky called it a feeling of "loathing" it was likely closer to a feeling of utter terror, so much so that Raskolnikov's body was practically put out of commission for the next few days after he had done the deed. This induced illness was likely from the shock of Raskolnikov living and committing such a terror.
ReplyDeleteIn Janiel's blog about the repition of the feeling of loathing, she states, "In the beginning of the book, he was discontented with his thoughts of carrying out the murder and now that he has actually committed the act, he is unhappy with how it unraveled." This proves true when one considers the murder of Lizaveta. Raskolnikov, sympathetic of Lizaveta's situation, ended up killing her, and his sympathy was even evident in that he used the sharp side of the axe (he used the blunt side on Alyona). The concept of loathing is also present in the relationships between Alyona and Lizaveta, Raskolnikov and Alyona, and Raskolnikov and himself.
ReplyDeleteIn Fedleine's blog about how the feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in the novel, she states, " Raskolinkov commits two acts of murder, one intentionally, and one to cover up his previous act. Raskolinkov is loathing because he is feeling paranoid after the crime he committed." This proves true when one considers that not only did he kill the pawnbroker,but he also killed Lizaveta as well. Raskolnikov wasn't sure if he wanted to go through with the crime in the first place. After he killed them both he felt guilty because he knew what he did was wrong. The murder of Lizaveta brought about the feeling of "loathing" because she was innocent.
ReplyDeleteIn Janiel's blog about the repetition of "loathing," she states, "The feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in Raskolnikov's imagination in this chapter as it did in the beginning of the book because he had to kill Lizaveta in order to escape persecution." This proves true,, when one considers Raskolnikov's sympathetic feelings towards Lizaveta prior to the murder. Raskolnikov's detests Alyiona because she physically abuses Lizaveta, At the scene of the murder, Raskolnikov is forced to kill Lizaveta so that she would not notify authorities and turn him in to the police. Raskolnikov's feels a loathing sensation towards himself, not only for actually having committed the crime, but also because of the horrible byproduct of the murder.
ReplyDeleteIn Fedleine's blog about how the feeling of "loathing" repeats itself in the novel, she states, " Raskolinkov commits two acts of murder, one intentionally, and one to cover up his previous act.” The feeling of “loathing” repeats itself in Raskolnikov’s imagination because he had to kill Lizaveta in order to escape his imprisonment. In the beginning, Raskolnikov had thoughts of committing the murder of the pawnbroker, but now that the murder has occurred, he is unhappy with the turnout. The new circumstance of illness that Rakolnikov now faces is from the after shock of committing such murder.
ReplyDelete