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Aliona Ivanovna

A harsh, elderly pawnbroker whom Raskolnikov murders. She is described as a miserly and exploitative figure.

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Also known as Alyona Ivanovna, Alyona, Ivanovna

First appearance: part i i

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PPPyotr Petrovic…KIKaterina Ivano…RRRodion Romanov…SSSofya Semyonov…AGAlexander Grig…AIAliona Ivanovna

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  • Central Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Police and Officials

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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