Rodion Raskolnikov

Rodion Raskolnikov is the main character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Crime and Punishment." He is a troubled former student living in St. Petersburg, who believes that certain individuals have the right to commit crimes if it serves a greater good. Raskolnikov commits a murder, believing it will help him achieve noble ends. However, he is plagued by guilt and paranoia, leading him to confront deep moral questions about justice, redemption, and the nature of humanity. His internal struggle reflects broader themes of existentialism and morality in Dostoevsky's work.