The first instance of irony that presents itself in the novel is situational irony (when something unforeseen occurs). Immediately after Raskolnikov persuades himself that he can not go through with th

Svidrigailov's relationship with Dounia parallels that of Raskolnikov's and Sonia's. The distinct difference is that Dounia does not love Svidrigailov, resulting in his eventual self-destruction. If it were not for Sonia's love, Raskolnikov would have ended up the same manner. This demonstrates that love can be the determining element in one's life.

As Raskolnikov is approaching the Police Station with the intent to confess, he overhears that Svidrigailov has shot himself. Raskolnikov knows that the only other individual that was aware of the murder is now removed from the picture. His dark side exposes itself and drives him to walk away, only to view Sonia standing in his footpath. The thought of her affection forces him to turn around a second time and unburden himself of the murder. This happening show's how he is reformed and is now do

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Approximate Word count = 575
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)