So far in Dostoevsky's, Crime And Punishment, we are introduced to a young man. Seemingly, well, clearly depressed, he is dreading the sight of walking into his land lady. He owes her a pretty hefty amount of money for rent but can't seem to pay it. He is described as being in a nervous state of depression, secluding himself to the outside world and avoiding as much human contact as possible. He rambles on and on to himself about a plan. Unsure if he wants to commit it or not, he seems to dismiss it. But as he soon realizes, he constantly finds himself thinking of taking action, yet being disgusted by it. He then goes to the old lady, a pawnbroker, and we are then introduced to the young man as Raskolnikov.
He finds himself pawning his watch in exchange for money, but knowing he has double ended intentions. He observes her office, plotting even more. He also sees that he is giving away money like it's nothing, even though he is heavily in debt. The story seems to be told from a third person point of view, but I can't tell if it's omniscient or limited. The mood is set as rather depressing, regarding his situation but at times a bit suspenseful, considering the action of what he wants to do.
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