Raskolnikov tries to rationalize his crime but is tormented by guilt and moral conflict. Porfiry continues to apply psychological pressure, making Raskolnikov increasingly uneasy. Meanwhile, Dunya, resisting her arranged marriage to Luzhin, asserts her independence. Raskolnikov finds himself drawn to Sonya, recognizing her suffering and self-sacrifice. Unlike him, Sonya believes in faith and redemption, while he clings to his radical ideology. Eventually, he confesses his crime to Sonya, testing her ability to accept the truth.
