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In Fyoda Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, The main character, Raskolinkov, undergoes "spiritual reassessment" and "moral reconciliation while in Siberia. Raskolinkov sees himself as a "extraordinary" person who is above the moral orders that preside over the rest of humanity. His moral and spiritual reconciliation in Siberia help withdraw his feeling of isolation from society, bring himself together with Sonia and renew his morals in order to function properly in society. After Raskolinkov murders the pawnbroker and her sister, he isolates himself from society. Torn between hiding and confession, Raskolinkov falls into a state or mental illness and constantly reminds himself of the murder. He explains, "What is it? Am I still delirious or is it all real? I think it's real?... oh I remember now I must run." (146) Raskolinkov's state of delirium is not resolved until he finally realizes that he is not the "extraordinary" man he believed he was. He is unable to balance his guilt caused by his conscience and this becomes his main reason for confession. Raskolinkov's contact with society is soon …show more content…
Sonia was the one Raskolinkov confided in and he entrusted her with the knowledge of the crime. He confessed to her because he couldn't function without the acceptance of society and since he fell in love with her he couldn't function without her acceptance either. Immediately after Raskolinkov confesses to her, she accepts him, which brakes his feeling of isolation towards her. "He knelt down in the middle of the square, bowed down to the earth, and kissed that filthy earth with bliss and rapture." According to Sonia's instructions, he's supposed to tell everybody he's a murder after he bows down." Soon after the confession to the detective, Raskolinkov has gained acceptance from society once again. He is now able to find his moral and spiritual reconciliation from Sonia and her influence on

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