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I just started this and I'm a little confused. Raskolnikov goes one monologues a lot, and I always get lost. Who is Sonia, what's the name of the man Dunya is gonna marry? And also, what's Raskolnikov's problem with Dunya's finance? Why is he so mad she's gonna marry him?
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Jelena
I recommend you read the book slowly and carefully because most of what you've asked in your comment above can be found if you concentrate well enough (and also, if you finish the book!). You should also remember that every character has a name, a patronym and a last name, so sometimes you'll see a character being referred to as, for example, Pyotr Petrovich, and sometimes as Luzhin. Just don't give up because this classic doesn't bear the title for nothing - it's a beautiful book worth reading.
Sherlock
"I just started this" is the answer to all your questions.
T R
I just finished to read the book and I can't remember the name of the main character... And it doesnt really matter! Just like the name of the streets he walkes by!
It is a great book! ;)
It is a great book! ;)
Duong Chau
He goes on monologues because this book is mainly about Raskolnikov's psychology and mental struggles.
Sonia is the daughter of a guy he met in a tavern( Marmeladov), later his love interest.
Dunya plans to marry Peter Petrovitch Luzhin.
They are very very poor, mainly sending their money to him.
Raskolnikov doesn't like Luzhin and doesn't like the fact that Dunya is marrying him just to save his studies and career ( Raskolnikov's).Basically he feels very guilty about his sister having to marry a guy just for money.
This is just what I drew up after reading the book so I am not 100% sure I am right about the last bit. I may have missed some parts. I think you should read carefully and pay attention to the details.Or if you want to be lazy you can just google all the answers to these questions.
Sonia is the daughter of a guy he met in a tavern( Marmeladov), later his love interest.
Dunya plans to marry Peter Petrovitch Luzhin.
They are very very poor, mainly sending their money to him.
Raskolnikov doesn't like Luzhin and doesn't like the fact that Dunya is marrying him just to save his studies and career ( Raskolnikov's).Basically he feels very guilty about his sister having to marry a guy just for money.
This is just what I drew up after reading the book so I am not 100% sure I am right about the last bit. I may have missed some parts. I think you should read carefully and pay attention to the details.Or if you want to be lazy you can just google all the answers to these questions.
Dominic E.
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Bl4cksol
Sonia is the daughter of the man (Semyon Zakharovitch Marmeladov) Raskolnikov meets in the tavern. She was forced to become a prostitute to provide for her family.
The name of the man Dunya planned to marry is Pyotr Petrovich Luzhin, but he is mainly called Luzhin in the book (just as Rodion/Rodya is mainly called Raskolnikov).
The reason Raskolnikov was mad that Dunya planned to marry Luzhin was because she was sacrificing herself to benefit him and his future, and he didn't want that. He also didn't believe Luzhin had good intentions/was a honourable person.
The name of the man Dunya planned to marry is Pyotr Petrovich Luzhin, but he is mainly called Luzhin in the book (just as Rodion/Rodya is mainly called Raskolnikov).
The reason Raskolnikov was mad that Dunya planned to marry Luzhin was because she was sacrificing herself to benefit him and his future, and he didn't want that. He also didn't believe Luzhin had good intentions/was a honourable person.
Andrei
Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikov = Dunya (Raskolnikov's sister)
Pyotr Petrovich = Luzhin (the man she will marry)
Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladov = Sonya (the daughter of the man Raskolnikov meets in the early stages of the text)
Pyotr Petrovich = Luzhin (the man she will marry)
Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladov = Sonya (the daughter of the man Raskolnikov meets in the early stages of the text)
Bhabani Sankar Mishra
I printed a list of characters that can be found online easily, I keep it at the end of the book and refer if I am lost.
E
All these answers are google-able. However, if you can’t concentrate on The Who’s who’s of the plot, I’d recommend following along with a book on tape. There is a free one here: https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/182/crime-...
Sometimes I flip back and forth between reading and listening depending on what I’m doing.
Sometimes I flip back and forth between reading and listening depending on what I’m doing.
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