The majority of Raskolnikov's theory seems logical until the reader arrives at its single essential flaw. Raskolnikov's idea that "the enactment of a crime is invariably accompanied by illness"(311) was one aspect of the theory which, through its accuracy in Raskolnikov's crime, seemed to lend validity to the entirety of the theory; several brief experiences with "faintness" on the character Raskolnikov's behalf, insinuate the veracity of his ideas.

Dostoevsky's irony lays within Raskolnikov's apparent lack of guilt for Lizaveta's murder. He seldom thinks of her murder, but is consumed by the culpable thoughts of having killed Alyona. The ironic aspect is that he had intended to kill Alyona and murdering her would have been justifiable according to his theory considering that she was thought to be foul, sinful, and bitter. Lizaveta on he other hand was a kind, warm, and loving character causing no harm to the world. Raskolnikov's sympathy towards Aylona rather than Lizaveta reflects his own evil nature in that he was unable to relate to the characteristics of good.

After his confession, Raskolnikov exp

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