As Raskolnikov’s bond with Sonya deepens, he remains unable to fully acknowledge his guilt. Porfiry’s interrogation grows more intense, tightening the psychological noose around him. Meanwhile, Luzhin attempts to manipulate Dunya but fails, severing his ties with the family. At the same time, Svidrigailov, Dunya’s former employer, emerges as a menacing figure, obsessed with her. He subtly hints that he knows about Raskolnikov’s crime and uses this knowledge to pressure Dunya into submission. Raskolnikov, now facing multiple threats, spirals further into uncertainty.
