Chapter One: The chapter introduces the reader to Rodion, the main character and a former student. We learn that he is in the process of planning the murder of Alyona Ivanovna, the pawnbroker. This chapter is all about him and his ideas of the crime.
Chapter Two: Rodion meets Semyon Zakharovitch Marmeladov. In this chapter the author focuses on Marmeladov's story of his problems with alcoholism and his problems with money. There is also mention about Marmeladov's daughter Sonya who is being forced onto the streets to make money for the family. Rodion secretly gives money to the family.
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