... and political upheaval. A Psychological bravado unfolds in the midst of an entangling love story. A detailed first hand account of one man's mental ramblings, utilitarian in their nature. A moral, ethical dilemma is exposed. The list can go on almost indefinitely. Crime and Punishment can be summed up in this carefully constructed synopsis; tension builds in the distressed young mind of Raskolnikov ... , as he attempts to overcome an impending moral dilemma. Raskolnikov frantically plots and defines a murder of a loathsome old pawnbroker while carrying about his daily life in an economica...

• Word Count: 966
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... of Raskolnikov's inner turmoil and loves him regardless. Sonia and Raskolnikov both having dual personalities are able to connect on a spiritual level. Although Sonia does not have a very promising or ethical profession, she is the better half of Raskolnikov. She is in the best position to understand the split in Raskolnikov's character because she is intimately involved with both sides. Due ... most thoughts with her, they develop an unbreakable bond. The closer Raskolnikov gets to Sonia the more she unravels, until she is able to reach the core of his internal dilemma. Leading him wit...

• Word Count: 1225
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate