INTRODUCTION
Crimen and Punishment is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that tells the story of Raskolnikov, a former student who lives in poverty and chaos in St. Petersburg. He decides to murder Alyona Ivanovna, an elderly pawnbroker, through contradictory theories, including utilitarian morality and the belief that extraordinary people have the “right to transgress”. The novel is considered one of the most influential works of literature in history and is known for its psychological depth and exploration of morality.