Throughout history, people have relied on fate to explain their misfortune. Whether they let it decide their actions or direct their lives, fate has been an excuse for many to make bad decisions. In Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Raskolnikov attributes the majority of his crime to the circumstances of fate that led to the murder of Alyona Ivanovna. Through Raskolnikov's trust in fate, readers can see Dostoyevsky's negative stance on the concept of fate. Dostoyevsky does not approve of using fate as a determining factor in any logical decision. Dostoyevsky makes it clear that Raskolnikov's use of fate to justify his actions can only lead to a negative result. Although it shouldn't be the case, fate plays a vital role in the decisions many people make. Raskolnikov is clearly part of this "many people" since he decides to kill the old pawnbroker based solely on a conversation he overheard in a restaurant that solidified his own morbid thoughts. Although he had "doubts" about committing the murder after having a dark dream depicting a horse being beaten, Raskolnikov chose to pursue his idea after overhearing a conversation. He asked himself "why had he had the chance to come across such words... precisely now, when in his own head had just been born... precisely these same thoughts?" » (Dostoyevsky 81) Along with this conversation, Raskolnikov felt pushed by the force of fate when he found an ax that would allow him to kill the pawnbroker. He believed that since he had this lucky break, he was supposed to pursue his original idea of ​​murder. Raskolnikov uses the idea of ​​fate to make his important decisions. Because fate is the driving force that makes...... middle of paper ... pawnbroker, he keeps blaming fate again and again. Dostoyevsky writes all these examples of fate before Raskolnikov's crime to allow Raskolnikov to feel as if he is being pushed by an unknown force of nature. Dostoyevsky clearly disapproves of fate and hopes that readers will be able to see past his deception. Dostoyevsky's blatant distrust of fate is manifested in the way Raskolnikov justifies his crime and the punishment that follows. Following the idea of ​​fate rather than one's own judgment can lead, and does lead in Raskolnikov's case, to unfortunate results. Many people continue to justify their heinous actions by blaming fate. Destiny is a facade that some choose to wear, and it is a disease that some choose to catch. Destiny makes it seem like there is only one choice, but in reality humans are always in control of their actions..