As
NFTU continues, Dostoyevsky digs deeper into the psychology of the human mind.
In part VII, Dostoyevsky furthers our false belief in altruism and our motives
as people. With each new part, he brings forth contradictions that I find very
relevant to humanity and life as we know it. As it has been mentioned,
contradiction is a reoccurring theme in the novel. However, this is how human
beings are. We don’t make sense and we are constantly searching for validation.
However, there is no such thing. Our whole life a contradiction. We spend our
lives trying to make the best out of things, yet we always find pain and
suffering while immersed in the monotonous nature of everyday life. At this
point in the story, Dostoyevsky has made valid points about mankind and our
habits. He emphasizes that fact that we are merely a speck of dust in the abyss
of the world. As a result, we, along with all other species are slaves to the
forces of nature. We are nothing
more than ordinary animals. Science is another reoccurring theme in the novel,
which I appreciate because it brings logic into the story.
p.s. I love writing blogs on Friday nights.
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