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137: I See Satan Fall Again, or "Lightning Does Strike Twice"

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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Exploring Rivalry and Redemption in Dostoevsky

This chapter delves into the interpretation of a biblical passage about Satan and Peter, connecting it with Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. The discussion highlights the great man theory and the Girard principle of rivalry, particularly through the lens of Raskolnikov's transformative journey in the narrative.

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