Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Description:

Crime and Punishment is a penetrating journey into the deepest, darkest recesses of the human mind. It is a study of abnormal psychology, a portrait of unconventional and unforgettable characters, and a provocative sojourn into the labyrinth of morality. As a young intellectual, Raskolnikov is typically rebellious. The action is set in St. Petersburg, a city sizzling with radical new ideas from the West.

Activities:

Students discuss the effects of alienation, guilt, and love on human behavior as well as the structural elements of setting, character analysis, symbolism, tone, and point of view. Students participate in values exercises, recognize themes, prepare a follow-up jury trial. They complete expository writing exercises and study the plot and subplot structure of the novel.

Lessons include study guides, and supplementary materials provide essay questions.

Ethical Values:

Faith
Gratitude
Justice
Loyalty
Respect
Responsibility