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The Brothers Karamazov, Part 3, no. 51, Chapter 6 summary

Part 3, no. 51, Chapter 6 of 96 · 13 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 6, Dmitri Fyodorovitch races to Mokroe to see Grushenka, intending to withdraw from her life and kill himself at dawn. He asks for forgiveness, arranges another costly celebration, and enters the room where she sits with her first lover and other guests, prompting her startled cry.

What happens

  1. Dmitri travels toward Mokroe with a loaded pistol and a written sentence against himself, longing to see Grushenka once more.
  2. Andrey questions whether the journey threatens anyone, and Dmitri speaks of making way, punishing himself, and seeking forgiveness.
  3. At the brightly lit inn, Trifon Borissovitch describes Grushenka’s companions and says she appears subdued.
  4. Dmitri orders music, singers, food, and champagne, while Andrey refuses most of the extra money he offers.
  5. After briefly watching from concealment, Dmitri puts down his pistol case and enters the gathering; Grushenka cries out.

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What to notice

Dmitri turns a discussion of driving into a moral demand. His next words connect harm to others with self-punishment.

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What does Dmitri do immediately before entering the blue room?

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