The diction of this passage conveys mental madness, “…Am I going out of my mind…” because of having read the letter from his mom and sister about their sacrifices for his education has driven him to find any means to prove himself. Rashkolnikov is an educator and has lost his self worth and feels powerless, “he froze, … still as death” with his actions he feels each ounce of gained mental and physical power. Before Rashkolnikov had no control of his life or

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Crime Punishment, crime punishment,