His figure is an example of the faith that can save the soul. He has a real-life prototype called Ambrose of Optina, a starets and monk, who was considered a saint, even while he was alive. Lev Dodin's staging of 'The Brothers Karamazov' in the Mayakovsky Theater, MoscowĪ character named Zosima is an old monk, who gives wise advice and lives his perfectly Christian life with much self-discipline and praying. Why do they act like that? What makes them commit all their sins? That’s what truly bothers the writer. He makes an attempt to understand the Russian soul and to dissect the characters’ thoughts and behavior. The novel is incredibly psychological (and Dostoevsky is a pioneer in psychological writing among Russian writers). Dostoevsky’s very last work is his quintessential ponder on the nature of love, sin, God and morality. However, that’s only the detective plot part of the novel, while its meaning goes much deeper. What’s behind the novel?ĭostoevsky borrowed the plot from a real criminal story he read in a newspaper. And, finally, an innocent Dmitry is sentenced to prison. The prosecutor and a famous lawyer, meanwhile, held incredible speeches. Ivan tells the story about Smerdyakov, but ends up with hysteria, so no one believes him, thinking that he just wants to save his brother. The final part of the novel is a lengthy description of Dmitry’s trial. Yury Moroz/Colibri studio/Central Partnership A still from 'The Brothers Karamazov' series, 2008
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