Raskolnikov
Raskolnikov is the central character in *Crime and Punishment*, a novel written by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in serial form between 1866 and 1867. The name "Raskolnikov" derives from the Russian word *raskol*, meaning "schism" or "division," reflecting the protagonist’s internal conflict and ideological struggles.
Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov is a former university student living in impoverished St. Petersburg. He is tormented
The novel follows Raskolnikov’s psychological unraveling after the crime, as guilt and paranoia consume him. His
Dostoevsky explores themes of suffering, guilt, and redemption through Raskolnikov’s character. His arc culminates in a