Sonya Marmeladov

Sonya Marmeladov is a character from Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Crime and Punishment." She is a tragic figure, the daughter of an impoverished, alcoholic government clerk. To support her family, she turns to prostitution. Despite her difficult circumstances, Sonya embodies compassion, resilience, and moral integrity. She represents the theme of redemption, as her love and spiritual strength influence the protagonist, Raskolnikov, who struggles with guilt and alienation following a crime. Sonya's character highlights the complexities of human suffering and the possibility of redemption through love and self-sacrifice.