"Notes from Underground" Quiz

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

classics | 160 pages | Published in 2011

classics fiction philosophy russia russian literature literature novels 19th century psychology classic literature

ISBN_13: 9780307784643

ISBN_10: 0307784649

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How does the unnamed narrator of 'Notes from Underground' rationalize his actions and behavior?
Discuss the significance of the underground man's alienation and isolation in the novella.
In what ways does the underground man rebel against the rationality and positivism of the 19th century society in which he lives?
Examine the themes of free will and determinism as portrayed in 'Notes from Underground.'
How does the underground man's relationship with Liza reflect his internal struggles and contradictions?
Discuss the role of suffering and existential angst in the novella, and how it shapes the underground man's worldview.
In what ways does the setting of St. Petersburg in the 19th century contribute to the overall themes and atmosphere of the story?