Characteristics of certain women stood out to
me most after reading these chapters. Like Sonia, Dunia is sacrificing her own
comfort and morals to help support the family when the men in the family are
incapable. Raskolinkov is ashamed and unhappy of his sister’s decision to marry
Mr. Luzhin, even though he is benefiting, because he dose not want his sister
to give up her pride and submit to a man like that. These incentives and the
fact that Aliona Ivanovna will be alone in her apartment I think are what make Raskolinkov
know exactly what he will do at seven o’clock the next day. I think he is
trying to find ways to take responsibility for his family.
The horse that Mikolka dreadfully beats
to death somewhat reminds me of the women in the story. I think its no mistake
that Dostoevsky made this horse a female. Women like the Sonia, Dunia, and
Katerina Ivanova are constantly giving or giving up part of themselves for
their family. I think eventually, they will reach a breaking point.
Raskolinkov’s father repeatedly said that Mikolka and the townspeople were just
drunk which he used as an excuse for their actions. That’s a theme that I notice, many drunken men and the women
at their mercy.
The horse dream may have also been
underlying guilt Raskolinkov feels for what he may possibly do to Aliona
Ivanova. At first I thought it would just be to steal from her, however after
the horrific dream, it may be something worse. He said , “I couldn’t stand it!
Then why am I still…” This could pertain to not helping his sister, or him
still thinking about taking advantage of Aliona Ivanova.
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