Portrayal of Man in Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov his characters in The Brothers Karamazov. At the beginning of the novel, the reader is filled with contempt for a few members of the Karamazov family, but also with admiration for others. The legitimate members of the Karamasov family each represent a distinct aspect of human character, applicable to society. In some ways, the characters resemble distinct factions and cliques of society that most often argue with each other, but together can be productive. This is not demonstrated by direct implication, but rather the reader discovers the fact for themselves by becoming enraged at the stupidity of Karamazov's men. This anger leads us to realize that in many ways they are similar to them in many ways themselves. Fyodor Pavlovich Karamasov is the patriarch of the family. A shrewd businessman, Fyodor is very self-centered and cares more about himself than anyone else. He is a brilliant man at closing deals and increasing his wealth, but manages to ignore good manners and societal rules. A tendency to act out is a huge flaw in him, and he leaves the impression of having no deeply personal feelings, only an overzealousness to fit his "role" at any given moment. When Fyodor's first wife died, Dostoevsky explains: "What seemed to gratify and flatter him most was to play the ridiculous role of the wounded husband and to display his misfortunes with embellishments" (4). Because he has little to no personal feelings, this allows him to be indifferent to the emotions of others. Happiness is the only cause worth pursuing for Fyodor, and he will do everything possible to achieve it. Wh...... middle of paper ......e in their own way. When they pursue separate and conflicting goals, they can accomplish very little. The more internal conflicts within the family, the more problems they seem to face. These men, representing different aspects of society and humanity, have problems they cannot solve alone. If the Karamazovs worked together toward a common goal, many things could be accomplished, just as society could resolve many conflicts through teamwork and cooperation. The characters in the novel The Brothers Karamazov show the reader that most societal conflicts are unnecessary and can easily be resolved through understanding and patience.WORKS CITEDDostoevesky, Fyodor Mikhailovich. The Karamazov brothers. Constance Garnett's translation revised by Ralph E. Matlaw. New York: WW Norton & Company Inc..., 1976

Essay / Portrayal of Man in Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov his characters in The Brothers Karamazov. At the beginning of the novel, the reader is filled with contempt for a few members of the Karamazov family, but also with admiration for others. The legitimate members of the Karamasov family each represent a distinct aspect of human character, applicable to society. In some ways, the characters resemble distinct factions and cliques of society that most often argue with each other, but together can be productive. This is not demonstrated by direct implication, but rather the reader discovers the fact for themselves by becoming enraged at the stupidity of Karamazov's men. This anger leads us to realize that in many ways they are similar to them in many ways themselves. Fyodor Pavlovich Karamasov is the patriarch of the family. A shrewd businessman, Fyodor is very self-centered and cares more about himself than anyone else. He is a brilliant man at closing deals and increasing his wealth, but manages to ignore good manners and societal rules. A tendency to act out is a huge flaw in him, and he leaves the impression of having no deeply personal feelings, only an overzealousness to fit his "role" at any given moment. When Fyodor's first wife died, Dostoevsky explains: "What seemed to gratify and flatter him most was to play the ridiculous role of the wounded husband and to display his misfortunes with embellishments" (4). Because he has little to no personal feelings, this allows him to be indifferent to the emotions of others. Happiness is the only cause worth pursuing for Fyodor, and he will do everything possible to achieve it. Wh...... middle of paper ......e in their own way. When they pursue separate and conflicting goals, they can accomplish very little. The more internal conflicts within the family, the more problems they seem to face. These men, representing different aspects of society and humanity, have problems they cannot solve alone. If the Karamazovs worked together toward a common goal, many things could be accomplished, just as society could resolve many conflicts through teamwork and cooperation. The characters in the novel The Brothers Karamazov show the reader that most societal conflicts are unnecessary and can easily be resolved through understanding and patience.WORKS CITEDDostoevesky, Fyodor Mikhailovich. The Karamazov brothers. Constance Garnett's translation revised by Ralph E. Matlaw. New York: WW Norton & Company Inc..., 1976

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