Crime And Punishment Essay -- essays research papers

Sonyas affect on Raskolnikov     Sonya, throughout the story had a great affect on Raskolnikovs changes. In the novel, Crime and Punishment by Fyoder Dostoevsky, this can be seen from all the things Sonya had done for Raskolnikov and what affect the cold person turned loving.Sonya is the daughter of Rodias friend that was labored into prostitution to provide for the family, still all is done willingly out of love. In Sonya, one can see a great sinner as Raskalnikov at peace with her and with idol. Sonyas knowledge that God alone gives one worth allows Sonya to love others unconditionally, including Raskalnikov. Sonya also helps Raskolnikov to get rid of suffering from guilt. Sonya, being extremely religious, believes that everyone deserves a second chance. Sonya then shows Raskolnikov how to be forgiven in Gods eyes. Then convinces Rodia to confess to everyone the murders of the old money lender so that in Gods eyes will be forgiven. Against Sonyas meekness a nd love, Raskalnikov begins to break. At first, Rodia is argumentative, mocking Sonyas childlike faith. "Shes a holy fool" Raskalnikov thinks to, but yet Rodia is still drawn to Sonyas strength. At last, Raskalnikov begins to realize that he is not alone, and it is because of this realization that the great sinner began to confess to Sonya. It can be verbalise that, in this confession, Raskalnikovs strength returns.However, Raskalnikovs confession to Sonya is not enough, and S...