1. Dostoyevsky uses Lebezyatnikov as another way of speaking about his own opinion on the ideas of these “progressives” (376). His argument against the ideas of progressives is intensified with Lebezyatnikov because his actions do not seem consistent with his positions. Lebezyatnikov's treatment of Katerina Ivanovna and Sonya is not consistent with his ideas about free love and women's equality. Dostoyevsky disagrees with the progressive "'younger generation'" (378) as he characterizes Lebezyatnikov as belonging to "[a] varied legion of semi-literate half-wits" (378). It is obvious that Dostoevsky does not like these people. Progressive ideas can be beneficial when actually implemented. Perhaps he is not claiming that the ideas themselves are bad, but that the people who "popularize" them (378) are the reason those ideas are not actually progressing.2. Surprisingly, when he confesses, she reacts neither with fear nor judgment, but her reaction is strangely compassionate. She “[throws] herself on his neck and [holds] him firmly in her arms” (424) and he is shocked. The mercy she shows him is like that of God. Raskolnikov's exclamation “I committed suicide, not the old crone!” » (430) reestablishes the concept of death by sin and illustrates the idea that he feels he has lost his life and his soul because of his sin, which is a religious ideal. Sonya responds by saying “Accept suffering and redeem yourself through it.” In this scene, Sonya becomes, more clearly than before, a Christ figure for Raskolnikov. He comes to her to seek salvation. Rodya tells him: “That's why I came, because I'm bad. »(428) He comes to her for help and seeks to make her bear his burden. Jesus came to save sinners by taking upon himself the burdens of humanity. Its incomprehensible...... middle of paper...... completely and sincerely. Raskolnikov's soul is no longer under the weight of his crime and he is finally able to embrace his love and give her love in return.2. “He had to tell her who killed Lizaveta. He knew what a terrible pain it would be for him and, as it were, he pushed the thought aside. (422) He knows that by confessing, he would admit to himself that he is not extraordinary and that it is much more difficult for him to manage this suffering than the one he endures without saying it.3. “On the contrary, you will have to answer, gentlemen, for violent obstruction of the course of justice” (417)a. This is not fair, because even if Sonya is vindicated by Luzhin's accusations, she faces no consequences. If Sonya had been found guilty, the punishment would have been much harsher. However, with Luzhin, the matter is simply swept aside.