Comparing Dostoevsky's Crime And Punishment

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In Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, Raskolnikov endures what Fay Weldon likes to call, “spiritual reassessment”, along with “moral reconciliation” as he finds his place in society. While in Serbia, his punishment serves to break his isolation from society, bring him closer with Sonia, and renew him as a person who can function in society despite his past. After the gruesome axe murder of the pawnbroker and her sister, Raskolnikov feels isolated from society, constantly bickering himself, trapped in his mind rather than focusing on reality. He is in a constant loop of remembrance of his deed, leading to his idea of never fitting into society. Raskolnikov confesses his endeavor and is forced into labor, breaking his isolation; he feels …show more content…
Highlighting Raskolnikov’s more intelligent side, Porfirz’s authority did just that. Raskolnikov was able to find reason behind his crime, logically justifying his actions. Raskolnikov’s reconciliation was not only restoring his compassionate side, but also spreading to rational level in order to correct his supposed validation of the crime. He begins to close in on society, becoming a number, as part of the whole. When Raskolnikov becomes apart of the whole, he is accepted as valuable equal, wiping away the egotistical, superiority thoughts that roam his mind, where he no longer feels as if he is a super human above others, but finally a renown, equivalent member of society. Raskolnikov becomes a renewed individual, taking full advantage of his redemption and changing internally as a character. The internal change of Raskolnikov was a prime example of “offer[ing] a happy ending though moral development.” His intellect restores his equality, while his compassion lands him his lasting happiness, providing the “happy
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