The Anatomy of Guilt: Raskolnikov’s Inner Turmoil In Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, guilt is not a shadow that trails behind the protagonist, Raskolnikov; it is a relentless specter that coils itself around his very soul. It whispers in his ears, mocks his justifications, and tears apart the walls of rationality he has built to shield … Read more
Summary of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Bobok Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short story Bobok, (a dark satire) published in 1873, is a darkly satirical tale that combines supernatural elements with Dostoevsky’s deep insights into human nature and society. The dark satire story follows Ivan Ivanovich, a disillusioned writer and failed journalist, who wrestles with his inability to engage meaningfully … Read more
The Dreamer’s Paradox: Exploring Unrequited Love and Longing in White Nights In Dostoevsky’s White Nights, love, longing, and the ache of unrequited affection pulse through every word, as if each line is whispering the secrets of lonely hearts. The protagonist, a nameless dreamer, offers readers a raw and haunting perspective on what it means to … Read more