Reaction to Wendell

              It is obvious that Raskolnikov is not mentally sane at this point in the book. Wendell mentioned the incident where Raskolnikov insults Luzhin out of the clear blue. His actions are driven by his guilt that eats away at him. Wendell brings up valid points about Raskolnikov. When Raskolnikov is at the crystal palace, his word choice and mannerisms do not make him seem innocent. Raskolnikov does not want to be caught but at the same time he is not making himself look innocent. He is causing people to question him and maybe even his sanity. When the doctor, Zosimov comes to check up on him Raskolnikov's pulse is extremely fast and Razumikhin explains what had just happened. His attitude towards the new clothes was unexpected and out of the ordinary. Normally people would have been pleased to have new clothing after wearing rags for a couple of years.

            In the first chapter of part III, it is no longer just Raskolnikov’s friends who are worried about his present state but also his family members. When his mother and his sister first appear at his apartment, they are shocked to see him gazing off at nothing. His sister starts to cry at his appearance. It almost seems as if they know something is wrong with him and he has changed for the worst. Zosimov explains to Raskolnikov’s mother and sister that Raskolnikov seems have an obsession of some sort. His obsession, according to Zosimov, is the reason for his present condition.