Crime and Punishment, Part 3, Chapter 1 summary
Part 3, Chapter 1 of 40 · 21 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 1, Raskolnikov demands that Avdotya Romanovna reject Luzhin, then sends his distressed mother and sister away while Razumihin arranges care for him. Razumihin gains the women’s trust and becomes infatuated with Avdotya Romanovna, while Zossimov reassures them about Raskolnikov’s condition and warns against further emotional shocks.
What happens
- Raskolnikov orders Dounia to refuse Luzhin and demands that she choose between her brother and her fiancé.
- Razumihin persuades the women to leave, promises medical reports, and assigns Nastasya to watch Raskolnikov.
- On the walk, Razumihin praises independent thought, attacks Luzhin, and expresses extravagant devotion to the women.
- Dounia defends her brother’s illness but expects his opposition to her marriage to remain unchanged.
- Razumihin reports that Raskolnikov sleeps peacefully, then brings Zossimov, who reassures the women and recommends avoiding shocks.
- Razumihin attacks Zossimov for commenting on Dounia’s looks, then asks him to divert the landlady’s affection and help monitor Raskolnikov.
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What to notice
The ultimatum turns concern about Dounia’s marriage into a demand for loyalty. She does not agree to break the engagement.
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What does Zossimov recommend for Raskolnikov’s recovery?
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