Crime and Punishment

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Exploration of moral responsibility and guilt Existential alienation and moral ambiguity

It delves into the psychological and philosophical dimensions of crime and punishment, pioneering the psychological novel and exploring themes of nihilism and redemption.

What it is

An impoverished ex-student, Raskolnikov, murders an old pawnbroker and her sister, then struggles with guilt, paranoia, and the moral implications of his actions.

↑Inherited from(1)

Frankenstein· 1818↑ open

Both works intensely examine the psychological and moral consequences of a character's actions and their subsequent guilt.

↓Passed on to(1)

The Stranger· 1942↓ open

Both protagonists grapple with profound feelings of detachment and face moral judgments from society that challenge conventional ethics.