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Analysis Of Dounya By Raskolnikov

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Javier Salas
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10/22/14
Dounya is characterized in the letter written by Raskolnikov’s mother to him as a self-less daughter and sister whose greatest wish is to help the family even if it means her misfortune . In the letter, Pulcheria Raskolnikov notes that Dounya is a “is a resolute, sensible, patient and generous girl, but she has a passionate heart, as I know very well. Of course, there is no great love either on his side, or on hers, but Dounia is a clever girl and has the heart of an angel” -(41) Dounya’s also characteristics foils that of Raskolnikov as she is brave and compassionate . Raskolnikov is colder than Dounya and he thinks of himself higher and is seen as the family’s “only hope”(44).
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