"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Complexity of a character
In many novels, the complexity of a character is often described within the first few chapters. In the novel, Crime and Punishment, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, the author takes the first few pages to discuss the main character. The main character is extremely proud, cynical, and emotionally detached from humanity and somewhat in a mental state. Traits that may get any one into trouble, especially if put into the right situation.
Throughout the entire passage, the reader can tell that the character a fear of confrontation, with anyone. …