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"The Idiot" Quiz
classics | Published in 1983
classicsfictionrussiarussian literatureliteraturenovelsphilosophy19th centuryclassic literaturehistorical fiction
ISBN_13: 9781101160558
ISBN_10: 1101160551
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- How does the character of Prince Myshkin challenge traditional ideas of intelligence and wisdom in 'The Idiot'?
- Discuss the significance of the title 'The Idiot' in relation to the character of Prince Myshkin and the themes of the novel.
- In what ways does the character of Nastasya Filippovna serve as a symbol of inner conflict and societal expectations in the novel?
- Examine the role of Aglaya Epanchin in Prince Myshkin's life and the themes of love and morality in the novel.
- How does Dostoyevsky use the motif of epilepsy to explore the inner turmoil and psychological complexity of his characters in 'The Idiot'?
- Discuss the theme of idealism versus reality as portrayed through the character of Prince Myshkin and his interactions with other characters in the novel.
- In what ways does 'The Idiot' critique the societal norms and moral values of 19th-century Russian society?
