![]() Misplaced arrogance in his own recognizance is a key factor to his crimes. ![]() He says his will is strong enough to overpower any passionate urge which may supersede a weaker will. Nikolay repeatedly talks of his ability to govern his actions. ![]() This is a commentary by Dostoevsky on the evils of not atheism in itself, but rather of humanity shouldering too much of its own destiny, and the crippling consequences of believing such ideology. It could be argued that he may not have committed such heinous crimes had he been faced with the religious fear of retribution from an unhappy God. Nikolay rationalizes his horrible deeds by asserting that he was in charge of his actions and, therefore, he was not working on impulses, but rather he was deliberately fulfilling his own wishes and desires. Nikolay Stavrogin embodies some of the flawed necessities of a revolutionary according to Dostoevsky: pride and over estimation. Demon Immorality: A Quick Look At Nikolay Stavroginįyodor Dostoevsky suggests that human arrogance is the main cause for immorality and most, if not all, of human evils. ![]()
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