Crime and Punishment Characters – Characters List

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GenresClassic, Russian Literature
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Pages660

Crime and Punishment Characters

CharacterDescription
Rodion RaskolnikovThe main character; a former student who commits a crime and struggles with guilt and morality.
Sofya (Sonya) MarmeladovA poor, kind-hearted young woman; Raskolnikov’s love interest and moral guide.
Avdotya (Dunya) RaskolnikovRaskolnikov’s strong-willed sister; loyal and determined to help her family.
Pulcheria RaskolnikovRaskolnikov’s devoted mother; worries about her son’s well-being and future.
Arkady SvidrigailovDunya’s former employer; wealthy but morally corrupt, with a dark interest in Dunya.
Dmitri RazumikhinRaskolnikov’s loyal friend; hardworking, good-natured, and supportive.
Porfiry PetrovichA clever police investigator who suspects Raskolnikov and uses psychology to get him to confess.
Katerina IvanovnaMarmeladov’s ill, prideful wife; struggles to care for her children in poverty.
MarmeladovSonya’s alcoholic father; he often speaks of his guilt and suffering.
Pyotr Petrovich LuzhinA wealthy, self-centered man engaged to Dunya; cares more about his own success than others.
Amalia Ivanovna LippewechselKaterina’s landlady; strict and often in conflict with her tenants.
Alyona IvanovnaThe miserly old pawnbroker Raskolnikov murders for her money.
Lizaveta IvanovnaAlyona’s gentle sister; unintentionally becomes a victim of Raskolnikov’s crime.
Nikodim FomichThe head police officer; generally fair-minded but uninvolved in deep investigation.
ZamyotovA junior police officer; suspicious of Raskolnikov’s strange behavior.
NastasyaRaskolnikov’s loyal servant; often brings him food and cares for him.
Ilya PetrovichAn impulsive police official; known as “Gunpowder” for his fiery temper.
Praskovya PavlovnaRaskolnikov’s landlady; has a complicated relationship with him over unpaid rent.
Alexander GrigorievichRaskolnikov’s doctor; provides medical care after Raskolnikov’s illness.
Philip AlexandrovitchA fellow student who briefly appears in Raskolnikov’s past.
MikolkaA man accused of a crime he didn’t commit, adding to Raskolnikov’s guilt.
LebezyatnikovLuzhin’s idealistic roommate; holds progressive views and helps Sonya in her time of need.
PolechkaKaterina Ivanovna’s young daughter; Sonya cares for her after Katerina’s death.
KolyaKaterina Ivanovna’s son; represents innocence amid the chaos of his family’s troubles.
Andrey SemyonovichLebezyatnikov’s full name; he appears as a minor but memorable character.
The Painter MikolaiA painter working near Alyona’s apartment; falsely confesses to the murder.
The LawyerAppears briefly; handles matters related to family debts and finances.
The Tavern OwnerWitnesses Marmeladov’s final moments and helps him.
The DoctorProvides medical assistance to Marmeladov after his accident.
The Orphan ChildrenKaterina’s younger children; show the impacts of poverty on the innocent.
The LandlordControls the building where Raskolnikov lives; a minor character.
The Pawnbroker’s NeighborAppears briefly, observing the commotion after the murder.
The JudgeOversees Raskolnikov’s case after his confession.
The Street BeggarApproaches Raskolnikov, symbolizing the novel’s poverty theme.
The WasherwomanWorks in Raskolnikov’s building; represents lower-class life.
The MoneylenderAlyona’s acquaintance, mentioned during discussions of her wealth.
Various Police OfficersAppear in investigations and confrontations with Raskolnikov.
InnkeeperServes Razumikhin and Raskolnikov drinks; a minor presence.
Prostitute in TavernRepresents the harsh lives of women in poverty, adding depth to Sonya’s story.
Widow on the StreetA nameless character whose life intersects with Raskolnikov’s in small ways.
Crime and Punishment Characters
Crime and Punishment Characters

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