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Across 3. This consists of Raskolnikov’s closest relationships, and becomes emotionally damaged due to Raskolnikov’s radical following of nihilist principles. 6. The morally deprived, crowded, and unpleasant city of St. Petersburg, and Raskolnikov's messy, cramped, and worn-down living space represent Raskolnikov's __________ 10. Through Raskolnikov's constant struggling with the justifications of his murders, _____ is revealed to be the criminal's worst punishment. 12. A symbol of realization and revival, she caused Raskolnikov to realize the error in his ways. 13. The result of Raskolnikov's moral dilemmas, ethical conflicts within himself, and his rejection of others' help and guidance. 14. Occuring often throughout the book, these were used as symbolic parallels to the corrupt and misguided nature of Raskolnikov’s methodology and c 15. Raskolnikov’s belief that he is morally and intellectually greater than society, and a key principle of the philosophy of existentialism.

Down 1. Raskolnikov's role model, end goal, and "proof" of the effectiveness and correctness of Nihilism and Utilitarianism. 2. Although normally viewed as a terrible place to be, this setting symbolizes recovery and redemption. 4. The philosophy that Raskolnikov justifies his murders with, and that the author warns against. 5. “Turning over a new leaf.” This idea is only expressed in the epilogue. 7. Important ethical guiding principles that Raskolnikov warps and ignores in order to justify his actions. 8. This ideology saves Raskolnikov from his own corrupt views of ethics and morals by showing him the importance of compassion and love. 9. The religious symbol of engagement and the beginning of Raskolnikov's connection with Sonia. 11. An unfavorable condition of society that forces the main characters to develop close relationships, but drives Raskolnikov away from family and friends.