Wendell Pfeffer
2/23/14
4 possible themes
1) I would like to talk about the Psychology of
Raskolnikov. He had always built hatred towards the landlady because he thought
she wasn’t giving enough towards the greater good. It was because of this he
thought it was okay to kill her, which thus proves he retains the mind of a
deadly killer.
2) Guilt is another good possible theme I could
discuss. Did guilt cause his character to change or was it the thought of him
being thrown into prison that disturbed him?
3) I did some research on Locke’s ideas and how
the natural surroundings of a person can dictate their actions as they grow up.
Everyone is born at a clean slate or tablerosa, as philosophers like to call
it. I thought this was worth discussing because maybe Raskolnikovs surroundings
had an influence on his actions.
4) Another possible theme I could discuss is
Raskolnikovs attitude towards love and affection. When I was reading Crime and Punishment I always thought
that Raskolnikov wasn't given enough love and affection as a kid and adult. No one understood him, he
was lonely and he wasn’t receiving the love he so desperately needed from his
family. This could have been a great influence in his decision of committing the murders.
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