Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment is a psychological novel that explores guilt, morality, and the consequences of one’s actions.

It follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a struggling student who commits a crime believing he is intellectually justified in doing so. He convinces himself that some people have the right to break moral laws for a greater purpose, but after the act, he is overwhelmed by paranoia, guilt, and inner conflict.

As the story unfolds, his mental state deteriorates while he encounters characters who challenge his beliefs and push him toward confronting the truth. The novel dives deep into the human conscience, showing that the real punishment is not always external, but internal.