The Landlady

Dostoevsky’s subtle characterizations make the landlady’s moral stance feel layered and complex. I wonder what led him to portray her this way instead of more overt actions.

The tension seemed to ebb and flow, which added to the suspense but also made me wonder if this was a deliberate choice to emphasize moral ambiguity.

The novel’s exploration of moral responsibility feels timeless, but I’m curious how modern readers interpret these themes in today's context.