The quest for power often leads to moral degradation from "summary" of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov’s journey reveals the dark interplay between ambition and morality. Driven by a desire for greatness, he concocts a radical theory: some individuals possess the right to transgress moral boundaries if their actions serve a higher purpose. This notion fuels his conviction that the murder of the pawnbroker is justified, as it could liberate him and potentially benefit society.
As Raskolnikov proceeds with his plan, the initial thrill of power transforms into a haunting burden. Guilt gnaws at his conscience, manifesting in fevered dreams and spiraling paranoia. The lines between right and wrong blur, and he begins to see the world through a distorted lens, where human life becomes a mere equation in his philosophical justifications. The act, intended to elevate him, instead drags him into a pit of despair.
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