Crime and Punishment

The story delves into the psychological turmoil and ethical conflicts faced by Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, a destitute man who plots the murder of a corrupt pawnbroker to alleviate his financial struggles and eliminate what he perceives as a societal parasite. Raskolnikov's journey explores his belief in being an extraordinary individual, justifying the act of murder as a means to achieve a greater good, ultimately raising profound questions about morality and the consequences of his actions.