Problem 1: Why does Por?ry Petrovich talk at such length about the proof that psychology offers of the painter's guilt?
Problem 2: Why does he urge Raskolnikov to confess?
Problem 3: What sort of man does Svidrigailov reveal himself to be during his conversation with Raskolnikov?
Problem 4: When Dunya accuses Svidrigailov ofjeering by saying that her brother "may become a great man yet" is she right?
Problem 5: Keeping in mind the symbolism of water as a source of purification and rebirth, what do we learn about Svidrigailov on the last night of his life?
Problem 6: What is the important feature of Raskolnikov's musings to himself after he leaves his mother and sister?
Problem 7: Why is the Epilogue necessary?