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Stavrogin ("Demons") - Libra

Stavrogin is a character who is enigmatic and alluring, yet deeply contradictory. He possesses charisma and charm, making him a focal point for other characters, but he is also cruel and selfish. His perpetual inner struggle, a desire for balance (though often unsuccessful), and indecisiveness in crucial matters can be seen as Libra-like qualities. He seems to be in a constant quest for an ideal and harmony, yet he can't find a foothold.

Key traits: charm, charisma, contradictoriness, indecisiveness, desire for harmony and balance, inner struggle, tendency towards manipulation (not intentionally, but rather as a search for balance).

Nastasya Filippovna ("The Idiot") - Scorpio

Nastasya Filippovna is an enigma, riddled with contradictions and inner pain. She has a strong will, magnetism, and the capacity to both attract and repel. Her passion, tendency towards self-destruction, and thirst for revenge are distinct Scorpio characteristics.

Key traits: passion, magnetism, enigmatic nature, tendency towards self-destruction, vengefulness, strong will.

Ippolit Terentyev ("The Idiot") - Sagittarius

Despite being ill, Ippolit is filled with a passionate yearning for life and knowledge. He isn't afraid to ask pointed questions, challenging established norms. His pursuit of freedom, his sincerity, and philosophical musings on the meaning of life are indicative of a Sagittarius nature. Despite his doomed fate, he seeks meaning and strives to understand the truth until his last moments.

Key traits: sincerity, directness, pursuit of truth, love of freedom, philosophical mindset, passion, tendency towards exaggeration (both in his misfortunes and joys).

Katerina Ivanovna ("Crime and Punishment") - Capricorn

Despite her истериcal and emotional nature, Katerina Ivanovna has a strong sense of duty and responsibility. She persistently fights for her family's survival, even in the direst circumstances. Her desire for order, even if unconventional, her persistence, and her resilience are typical Capricorn traits. She undoubtedly suffers, but refuses to break, displaying Capricorn endurance.

Key traits: responsibility, endurance, persistence, diligence, strong sense of duty, resilience in difficulties, tendency towards self-discipline (albeit unconventional).

Ivan Karamazov ("The Brothers Karamazov") - Aquarius

Ivan is an intellectual, driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to transcend the conventional. He is prone to deep philosophical contemplation, and his mind is sharp and analytical. His rebellious spirit and skepticism towards accepted norms are manifestations of Aquarius's love for freedom and independent thought.

Key traits: intellect, analytical mind, independence, rebelliousness, detachment, pursuit of truth.

Prince Myshkin ("The Idiot") - Pisces

Myshkin is a pure soul, brimming with compassion, naivety, and deep empathy. He practically "floats" through life, perceiving the world through the lens of feelings and intuition. His detachment from reality, tendency towards idealization, and self-sacrifice are clear indicators of a "Piscean" character.

Key traits: empathy, compassion, idealism, detachment from reality, self-sacrifice, impracticality.

It should be noted that Dostoevsky's characters are so complex and multifaceted that they can be interpreted in various ways, and it's quite possible you might associate them with different signs.

I made a zine about PTSD and Raskolnikov and how good and smart we are and how we have really good coping skills

(If anyone wants a copy let me know and I’ll reblog a version with the print out sheet)

not proud of this but whatever works against artblock i guess (og panel from chainsaw man)

ok bro… thats an interesting theory… i guess???

1. that time when he’s about to kill himself by jumping off a bridge. then he sees a woman try to do that and fail. he then gets so much second hand embarrassment he decides to live

2. when he goes to Razumikhin’s flat and then gets annoyed when Razumikhin is there