Svidrigailov

Svidrigailov is a character from Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Crime and Punishment." He is a wealthy, morally ambiguous man who represents temptation and moral decay. Throughout the story, he serves as a foil to the protagonist, Raskolnikov, highlighting themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of one's choices. Svidrigailov's interactions with other characters reveal his complex nature, combining charm with a sense of menace, ultimately embodying the struggles between desire and ethical responsibility. His character raises important questions about the nature of free will and the darker aspects of human behavior.