#raz x dunya

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I drew a piano for you people

(but really they deserve it 💕)

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Sonya: I’m cold.

Dunya: Here, take my jacket.

Raskolnikov: I’m cold.

Razumikhin: What? [taking off jacket] I told you to bring more layers but of course you didn’t listen and now [piling scarves on him] now look, I’ve got to make sure you don’t FREEZE to death and [taking somebody else’s hat] how long have you been cold you should’ve said something sooner.

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What Dostoevsky Characters Are Doing for Valentine’s Day

Dunya and Razumikhin: If Raz is planning, then they’re doing the classics: a romantic dinner, a walk in the park, maybe a show. If Dunya is planning then they’re going to an underground concert and then going home to eat their weight in chocolate

Sonya and Raskolnikov: Sonya would assume that Rodya is not interested in celebrating because it definitely doesn’t seem like his thing so she probably wouldn’t even bring it up. But the day of he would totally bring home flowers and maybe give her some jewelry (procured completely legally he swears) because he canonically loves giving her gifts he can’t help it. Then they stay in and watch movies and fall asleep on the sofa

Grushenka and Mitya: Mitya has ambition and love enough for a firework display but the funds for half a glow stick so no matter what he does for valentine’s he would feel like it wasn’t enough. Though she has a reputation for greed, Grusha actually loves a romantic gesture that comes from the heart and not the wallet (which is ironically what she gives him because his current money carrying situation is not ideal). She also melts over the giant teddy bear he gives her

Katya and Ivan: Ivan has huge “valentine’s is a capitalist holiday made to sell candy and cards and I’m not falling for it” energy and Katya would agree with him up until the day and then be upset that nothing’s planned

Alyosha and Lise: Ok so I really don’t see these two as a romantic couple but I feel like Alyosha would be cheesy and make her a “will you be my valentine card” and take her to dinner and a movie and it would just be wholesome and they’re buddies

Kolya Krasotkin: He would give a rose and some candy to everyone at school who’s single on valentine’s day. Those are just the vibes he gives off to me

The Epanchin sisters: Galentine’s Day™️ They don’t need no man

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Hello friends and enemies. Ok so what I’m saying is that y’all are wild for shipping Raskolnikov and Razumikhin. Don’t get me wrong I freaking love their relationship but I just don’t think it should be romantic. I feel that they’re just too different. While there is something to be said for “opposites attract,” I think there needs to be something in common.

And do I ship Rodya and Sonya? Yes. Are they also opposites? Not exactly. That part when Sonya leaves Rodya’s room and is all worried about him coming to see her and is walking without paying attention to her surroundings...big Rask energy (but actually I love that part because it feels like Dostoevsky was deliberately drawing the parallel between the two of them). I feel that Rodya and Sonya complement each other.

This is also why Dunya and Raz work together: both are incredibly selfless but while Raz is explosive and spontaneous in everything he does, Dunya is analytical and takes time to think things through.

I think that the relationship between Raz and Rask is a perfect example of male friendship that can be loving and close without being romantic.

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Wow I can’t believe Dunya and Razumikhin are a Disney couple

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Dunya and Dima because they deserve some attention✨

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Crime and Punishment Characters as Billy Joel Songs

Raskolnikov: Pressure / You have to learn to pace yourself. Pressure. You’re just like everybody else. Pressure.

Razumikhin: You’re Only Human (Second Wind) / You’re not the only one who’s made mistakes, but they’re the only thing that you can truly call your own. 

Sonya: All About Soul / It’s all about soul. It’s all about faith and a deeper devotion. It’s all about soul ‘cause under the love is a stronger emotion. She’s got to be strong ‘cause so many things getting out of control should drive her away, so why does she stay?

Dunya: Vienna / Slow down, you’re doing fine. You can’t be everything you want to be before your time.

Pulcheria: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) / The water’s dark and deep inside this ancient heart. You’ll always be a part of me. 

Svidrigailov: The Stranger / Though we share so many secrets, there are some we never tell.

Luzhin: Big Shot / Well, it’s no big sin to stick your two cents in if you know when to leave it alone, but you went over the line. You couldn’t see it was time to go home.

Marmeladov: Zanzibar / Melodrama’s so much fun in black and white for everyone to see.

BONUS

Rodya x Sonya: You’re My Home / Well I’ll never be a stranger and I’ll never be alone. Wherever we’re together, that’s my home. 

Raz x Dunya: Leave a Tender Moment Alone / Yes, I know I’m in love, but just when I ought to relax, I put my foot in my mouth ‘cause I’m just avoiding the facts.   

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Raskolnikov: My boyfriend must be top of the line, organized, graceful –

Razumikhin: Hi, I'm Dmitri—*trips over air, falls on his face, spills coffee over Dunya, knocks plant pot and spills dirt all over Sonya’s head*

Raskolnikov: I want this one.