Fyodor M. Dostoevsky altered people’s conception of the novel. Crime and Punishment had depth to characters, an element that was unseen previously. This depth was perhaps most notable in the cases of the two main characters Raskolnikov, and Porfiry. Raskolnikov was a misunderstood genius who falls to delirium. His thoughts are deep and rich in detail. Due to his mental state, the reader is almost forced to sympathize with Rodya. Porfiry is a psychoanalytical …showed first 75 words of 1999 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1999 total…because he is trying to put Raskolnikov behind bars, his actions seem so vile. Dostoevsky has the inimitable ability to portray a character who is morally corrupt to appear ethically sound and amiable. At the same time, he can portray a character which stands for all that is righteous, virtuous, and irreproachable in society, and make him the antagonist of the story. This peerless! talent makes Crime and Punishment an enthralling literary opus. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**