Nastasia
Nastasia is a fictional character created by the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky, appearing in his 1866 novel *Crime and Punishment*. The name "Nastasia" is a variant of the Russian name Anastasiya, meaning "resurrection" or "revival." In the novel, Nastasia Filipovna is portrayed as a complex and morally ambiguous figure, serving as a catalyst for the protagonist, Rodion Raskolnikov, to confront his guilt and reflect on his actions.
Nastasia is introduced as a former prostitute and the mistress of Marmeladov, a destitute alcoholic. She is
Her relationship with Raskolnikov evolves significantly throughout the story. Initially, she is drawn to him due
In literary analysis, Nastasia is often discussed as a representation of the marginalized and exploited in