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The Brothers Karamazov

Fyodor Dostoevsky
Further Study Themes, Motifs and Symbols Quiz
Further Study Themes, Motifs and Symbols Quiz

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If Alyosha represents faith, then Ivan represents what?

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According to the novel, what can be viewed as both a curse and a blessing?

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According to the novel, why is it necessary for people to forgive others?

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According to Zosima, what is the path to self-knowledge?

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Which of the following serves as a symbol of the necessity for faith to triumph over doubt?

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