SLAVIC 210 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Green Leaves, List Of Narrative Techniques, Human Nature
11 Apr 2018
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Father of alyosha, dmitri, ivan and probably smerdyakov. Lives life devoted to satisfaction of sense with no consideration of who he hurts. Alexei fyodorovich karamzaov (alyosha, alyoshka, alyoshenka alyoshechka, Gentle, kind, loving, wise, innocent, sensitive, intelligent but not intellectual, dependent, fanatically chaste, resembles his mother. Natural faith in god- translates to love for mankind. Dmirtri fyodorovich karamazov (mitka, mitya, mitenka, mitri) Passionate, intemerate, easily sweat away by emotion. Loses interest in fiancee katerina and falls in love with grushenka. Must overcome his own flawed nature to attain spiritual redemption. Smart, logical mind, intellectual, detached, brilliant, nihilist/atheist. Demands rational explanation for everything that happens. How could there be a god when there is unjust suffering. Believes in god, but doesn"t believe in god"s benevolence. Likes to remain neutral rather than choosing a side to an argument. Bright, sadistic, sullen, vulgar version of ivan. Works in fyodor"s house as a servant.
