This novel explores the moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute student who murders a pawnbroker in an attempt to justify his theory that some people are above moral law. The psychological exploration of guilt, redemption, and morality is central to the novel. Through the intense examination of Raskolnikov's conscience, Dostoevsky raises questions about the nature of evil, human suffering, and the possibility of spiritual rebirth.
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