Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova

Raskolnikov's intelligent, strong-willed, and virtuous sister

From "Crime and Punishment" by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor

Core Belief

"Dounia believes in the importance of personal integrity, self-reliance, and loyalty to family. She is willing to make sacrifices for those she loves, but will not compromise her own moral principles."

Worldview

Dounia sees the world as a challenging place, where individuals must strive to maintain their integrity in the face of adversity. She believes in the power of education and moral strength to overcome hardship and create a better future.

Personality

Dounia is a woman of great strength, intelligence, and moral integrity. She is fiercely independent and willing to sacrifice herself for her family, but also possesses a strong sense of justice and self-respect. She is admired for her beauty and her unwavering commitment to her principles.

In Their Own Words

"“Brother, think what you are saying!” Avdotya Romanovna began impetuously, but immediately checked herself. “You are not fit to talk now, perhaps; you are tired,” she added gently."

"“I am lying? You are intentionally lying, simply from feminine obstinacy, simply to hold your own against me.... You cannot respect Luzhin. I have seen him and talked with him. So you are selling yourself for money, and so in any case you are acting basely, and I am glad at least that you can blush for it.”"