Parfen Rogozhin's Murder and Conviction

Rogozhin's crime and its legal consequences.

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Obsession

Obsession Passion for Nastasya Rogozhin is consumed by his love for Nastasya. He follows her, buys her, and cannot bear her rejection. Rivalry with Myshkin He sees Myshkin as a rival and attempts to kill him.

The Murder

The Murder The Killing Rogozhin stabs Nastasya in his house. He then covers her body and waits for Myshkin. The Vigil He spends the night with Myshkin beside the body, showing both madness and a strange bond.

Trial and Sentence

Trial and Sentence Conviction Rogozhin is tried and sentenced to fifteen years of hard labor in Siberia. He shows no remorse. Fate His fortune goes to his brother. His mother remains unaware of the crime.

throughout the novel

the night before the wedding

after the novel's main events