Part III: chapter 4, 5 and 6

Wendell Pfeffer

12/7/13

Reaction: Part III chapters 4, 5 and 6

            By the end of Part III the story already gives the reader a sense of where it is heading. But before that in chapters 4 and 5 there are many important events that lead towards the mind-blowing occurrences in chapter 6. What I noticed in chapter 4 was a possible relationship between Sonia and Raskolnikov - they were giving each other the lovable look, making loving gestures towards each other and Raskolnikovs mother even noticed a bond between both of them. I personally believe Raskolnikov likes her due to the fact that he feels sorry for her, all the pain she has had to go through, of her being a prostitute etc. Another reason to add on towards this notion is she also is the daughter of Marmeladov. Dunia on the other hand does not like Sonia and dislikes the bond that her brother and Sonia have with each other. Maybe it’s for the reason that she does not like the idea that her brother likes a prostitute or maybe she feels a form of jealousy. What I also noticed was Razumkhins rather strange behavior towards Raskolnikov. It seemed apparent in chapter 4 that he really wanted Raskolnikov to visit Porfiry because maybe he’s suspicious of Raskolnikov. Although, it seems unlikely at the end of their conversation when they begin to walk on the street, away from Porfirys house. After the conversation in chapter five I really began to start to fear for Raskolnikovs future because there is a more than likely possibility that he will be accused of the murder. During the conversation Porfiry really made Raskolnikov seem guilty – the combination of his pale face, incessant words and strange behavior really put Raskolnikov in an uncomfortable place. Also when Porfiry spoke words about the recent crime of the old lady and his sister Raskolnikov lost control of himself. Porfiry on the other hand seemed really calm during the conversation, this really made Raskolnikov uneasiness stand out, especially when he Raskolnikov got up to leave randomly.

            Chapter 6 was by far the most important chapter out of part III for the one and only reason that someone in his society knows the true person within Raskolnikov – a murderer. What is really unique about this idea in the novel is how does he know. Did he see him commit the murder himself? This will play out in the next couple of chapters. Other than the artisan himself Raskolnikovs dream was also a really important part in the chapter 6 because it foreshadows the next coming parts in the novel – people finding out that he is the true and real murderer not the painter.