... inclined to characterize him by his cold, intellectual side. Yet, without the contrasting humane side of his nature, Raskolnikov never realizes the errors in his theory and actions. Raskolnikov is defined by the double nature of his personality, with each facet being just as important as the other. Raskolnikov's cold side leads him to develop his theory, and thus to commit ... . These shifts between two distinct personalities give Raskolnikov two separate points of view. The novel is founded on the distinctions between the two points of view, and you get both angles. Both Raskolnikov's g...

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