Part 4, Chapter 2 of Crime and Punishment: Revelations and Confrontations

TLDRRaskolnikov and Razumikhin visit Dunya and Pulcheria's apartment where they learn about Svidrigaïlov's alleged crimes. Tensions rise as Dunya confronts Luzhin and Raskolnikov declares his desire to separate from his family. Razumikhin suspects Raskolnikov's involvement in a terrible act.

Key insights

🔍Raskolnikov and Razumikhin discover the allegations against Svidrigaïlov, linking him to the rape and deaths of a young girl and a footman.

💔Raskolnikov's relationship with his family becomes strained as he declares his desire to separate from them and his mother and sister are devastated.

💰Luzhin's true motives are revealed as he expects Dunya's financial dependency on him, causing tension between them.

😡Raskolnikov's anger towards Luzhin intensifies as he realizes his selfish and manipulative nature.

🤔Razumikhin suspects Raskolnikov's involvement in a terrible act and expresses concern for his friend.

Q&A

What do Raskolnikov and Razumikhin discover about Svidrigaïlov?

They learn about the allegations linking Svidrigaïlov to the rape and deaths of a young girl and a footman.

How does Raskolnikov's relationship with his family change?

Raskolnikov expresses his desire to separate from his family, causing his mother and sister to be devastated.

What are Luzhin's true motives?

Luzhin expects Dunya's financial dependency on him and becomes agitated when she gains independence.

Why does Raskolnikov's anger towards Luzhin intensify?

Raskolnikov realizes Luzhin's selfish and manipulative nature, further fueling his anger.

What does Razumikhin suspect about Raskolnikov?

Razumikhin suspects Raskolnikov's involvement in a terrible act and expresses concern for his friend.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Raskolnikov and Razumikhin visit Dunya and Pulcheria's apartment where they learn about Svidrigaïlov's alleged crimes.

00:46Tensions rise as Dunya confronts Luzhin and Raskolnikov declares his desire to separate from his family.

01:19Raskolnikov's anger towards Luzhin intensifies as he realizes his selfish and manipulative nature.

01:53Raskolnikov tells Dunya about Svidrigaïlov's desire to meet her and give her money, causing fear and concern.

02:23Raskolnikov expresses his desire to separate from his family, devastating his mother and sister.