Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov

Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, a former law student, is living in extreme poverty in Saint Petersburg. He is handsome and intelligent, though generally disliked by his fellow students. He is devoted to his sister, Avdotya Romanovna, and his mother, Pulkheria Alexandrovna. One day, Raskolnikov has an idea. He believes that there are two types of people in the world: those who are "ordinary" and those who are "extraordinary." He believes that the "extraordinary" people are the ones who are destined to change the world, and that they are justified in doing whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Raskolnikov decides to test his theory by committing a crime. He murders an old pawnbroker and her sister, and then tries to justify his actions by claiming that he is an "extraordinary" person who is doing what is necessary to change the world. However, Raskolnikov's crime does not bring him the peace of mind that he had hoped for. Instead, he is plagued by guilt and paranoia. He eventually confesses to his crime and is sent to prison. Raskolnikov's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the importance of moral responsibility