What happens in Part 4 of crime and punishment?

Part 4 of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment’ examines Rodion Raskolnikov from several perspectives. Most importantly, he comes close to confessing his guilt twice. He leaves both Sonya and Porfiry Petrovich empty-handed in both instances.

Who visits Raskolnikov at the end of Part 4?

Raskolnikov goes to Sonya’s room. She is surprised and frightened by his visit. They discuss Katerina Ivanovna, whom Sonya defends as kind, childlike, and fiercely proud, though she concedes that misfortune has more or less deranged Katerina.

Why does Raskolnikov leave his family?

Only after he realizes that Razumikhin will take care of Dunya and Pulcheria Alexandrovna does Raskolnikov announce his need to separate from them. Tainted by his crime, he wishes to distance himself from them, but he is unwilling to do so until he knows that they will be cared for.

Why does Raskolnikov have Sonia sit next to his mother and Dounia?

Raskolnikov at first is embarrassed by Sonia’s presence in his room, but later he feels sorry for her, as she is extremely humble and has suffered immensely. He treats her with respect, inviting her to sit between his mother and sister. Apparently, Sonia harbors feelings of love for Raskolnikov.

Why does Sonya read Lazarus?

‘ Sonya reads the entire story for Raskolnikov. She tells of how Jesus tells everyone that Lazarus will rise, how Mary tells Jesus that had he been there with them, Lazarus would not have died. She continues with the verse about how the blind will see and believe.

What do Raskolnikov and Sonia talk about in Chapter 4 4?

After a silence, Raskolnikov tells Sonia that he has “abandoned” his mother and sister. He begs Sonia to be with him, to run away with him somewhere. He repeats that this might be the last time they see each other, but if he can, he’ll come back the next day and reveal the identity of Lizaveta’s killer.

Why is Raskolnikov drawn Sonia?

It now becomes apparent that Raskolnikov is attracted to Sonya because he sees in her the symbol and the representative of “all the suffering of humanity.” Even though she is thin and frail, she can carry a very heavy burden. Thus Raskolnikov will test her further to see how much she can bear.