Raskolnikov was a poor young man living in St. Petersburg. He lived in a small, shabby room and lived in very difficult conditions. Although he used to be a university student, he had to drop out because he couldn't afford tuition.
Raskolnikov spent his days thinking alone, feeling angry about the wealth gap in society. He believed that some people's lives had no value, while others could change the world.
He often wandered the streets, observing everything around him. His thoughts became darker, and a terrible plan began to take shape in his mind.