# Guilt and Conscience in The Power of Darkness

> Theme guide for The Power of Darkness by Leo Tolstoy.

Nikíta is haunted by his crimes, hearing the crunch of the infant's bones and experiencing psychological torment. His inability to escape his guilt ultimately drives him to confess publicly, illustrating the inescapable power of conscience.

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