Crime and Punishment

The story follows Raskolnikov, a destitute ex-student in St. Petersburg, who commits a murder believing he is above moral law. As he engages in a tense pursuit with a police investigator, his guilt intensifies, leading to an internal struggle. The character of Sonya, a marginalized sex worker, emerges as a potential source of redemption for him, highlighting themes of morality, guilt, and the search for forgiveness amidst despair.