When we enter our house after a long day at work or a summer's vacation, we never think twice about how our physical environment plays an extremely significant role in our lives. The size of the house, the colors of the walls, the arrangement ... it is where Raskolnikov loses his original self and state of mind. The living quarters of Raskolnikov helps Dostoevsky further develop his themes and the personality of his characters. After reading this novel, I realized that much of the world suffers in their physical environment, a theme clearly presented by Dostoevsky. It is in our living quarte...

• Word Count: 1326
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When we enter our house after a long day at work or a summer's vacation, we never think twice about how our physical environment plays an extremely significant role in our lives. The size of the house, the colors of the walls, the arrangement ... it is where Raskolnikov loses his original self and state of mind. The living quarters of Raskolnikov helps Dostoevsky further develop his themes and the personality of his characters. After reading this novel, I realized that much of the world suffers in their physical environment, a theme clearly presented by Dostoevsky. It is in our living quarte...

• Word Count: 1258
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate