Even a virtuous character like Alyosha has his own weaknesses-he is tempted by Rakitin’s offer of vodka and sausages and experiences a certain disturbance upon encountering the alluring Grushenka. The rich philosophical vision of Fyodor Dostoevsky is punctuated, in his masterpiece The Brothers Karamazov, by a dynamic narrative full of psychological realism, highlighted by complex characters. He delves beyond the superficial societal realities to reveal the intricate, non-linear, and often conflicting depths of the human soul. Dostoevsky’s writing resists this temptation. Instead of capturing the inner emotions of the protagonist, the moralistic writer merely makes a general statement and engages in covert propaganda. Sermonising novels are the flaw of authors with an ulterior motive: they disregard the winding path of spiritual growth, ignore the complexities of each person’s character, and miss the potential for sudden failures and unexpected comebacks.
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