Crime and Punishment

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Novel | Fyodor Dostoevsky

What is the Significance of Raskolnikov's Dream?

What is the significance of Raskolnikov's dream? [NU: 2021] In “Crime and Punishment” (1866), dreams open a window into Raskolnikov’s soul. Dostoevsky (1821-1881) uses these dreams...
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Write in Brief Dostoevsky's Concept of Ethics as You Trace it in His Novel, “Crime and Punishment.”

Write briefly about Dostoevsky’s concept of ethics as traced in “Crime and Punishment.” Or, Discuss in brief Dostoevsky's concept of ethics as you trace in his novel “Crime and Pun...
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What is the Significance of a Yellow Passport?

What is the significance of a yellow passport? [NU: 2018] In “Crime and Punishment” (1866) by Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881), the yellow passport is very symbolic. It is not just a...
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Why Does Raskolnikov Decide to Confess His Crime?

Why does Raskolnikov decide to confess to his crime? [NU: 2017] Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) in “Crime and Punishment” (1866) is the story of crime, conscience, and confession. Ra...
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Write a Short note on Dostoyevsky's Use of Coincidence.

Write a short note on Dostoyevsky's use of coincidence.  Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) skillfully employs coincidence in “Crime and Punishment” (1866). It drives the plot and reve...
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Why Does Raskolnikov Decide to Confess His Crime?

Why does Raskolnikov decide to confess to his crime? [NU: 2017] Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) in “Crime and Punishment” (1866) is the story of crime, conscience, and confession. Ra...
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