Crime and Punishment

The novel delves into the psychological turmoil and ethical conflicts faced by Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, a destitute individual who devises a scheme to murder a corrupt pawnbroker to alleviate his financial woes and eliminate perceived evil. Raskolnikov grapples with his belief in being an extraordinary individual, justifying the act of murder as a means to achieve a greater good. His internal struggle raises profound questions about morality, guilt, and the nature of justice.