Crime and Punishment · Chapter
Endnotes explained
A collection of editorial notes clarifying historical references, religious sects, and a potential narrative inconsistency in the novel.
What happens
A collection of editorial notes clarifying historical references, religious sects, and a potential narrative inconsistency in the novel.
Characters to notice
- Raskolnikov
Mentioned in a note pointing out a potential chronological inconsistency regarding his visit to the police office.
- Dostoevsky
The author is directly referenced in a note concerning a possible narrative oversight in the timing of events.
Key passages
“Dostoevsky appears to have forgotten that it is after sunset, and that the last time Raskolnikov visited the police office at two in the afternoon he was reproached for coming too late.”
An editorial note highlights a potential plot inconsistency regarding the time of day of Raskolnikov's actions.
This draws attention to the meticulous construction (or possible error) in the novel's timeline, impacting narrative tension.