Crime And Punishment Characters list

Arkady Ivanovich Svidrigailov

Arkady Ivanovich Svidrigailov is a wealthy and immoral former employer of the protagonist, Raskolnikov, in Crime and Punishment. He is a cunning and manipulative character, known for his exploitation of women and his general disregard for moral and ethical standards. Despite his luxurious lifestyle, Svidrigailov is unhappy and ultimately meets a tragic end.

Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov

Raskolnikov is a complex and brooding character in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel Crime and Punishment. He is a struggling, impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who becomes obsessed with a theory that some people can be justified in committing murder for the greater good. This belief leads to him committing a brutal double murder and grappling with the consequences of his actions. Raskolnikov’s inner turmoil and psychological struggles make him a fascinating and memorable character in the canon of literature.

Sonya Marmeladova

Sonya Marmeladova is a young, impoverished girl in Crime and Punishment who becomes a prostitute to support her family. She is kind-hearted, loyal and strong-willed, and becomes a confidante and source of redemption for the main character, Raskolnikov.