Raskolnikov (Crime and Punishment)

Raskolnikov is the protagonist of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Crime and Punishment." He is an impoverished student in St. Petersburg who becomes obsessed with the idea that certain extraordinary individuals have the right to commit crimes if it serves a greater purpose. This leads him to murder a pawnbroker, believing he can use her wealth for good. Raskolnikov struggles with guilt and mental anguish following the crime, wrestling with moral and existential questions about fate, redemption, and the nature of humanity. His journey reflects deep philosophical themes about morality, society, and the human condition.