Crime and Punishment
Describe symbolism in Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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St. Petersburg is a city of dirt, clutter, and unlawfulness. This symbolizes the state of society, with all of its corruption, prejudice, and chaos. Raskolnikov is a manifestation of this as well.