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Marxist Criticism: Parts 4,5,6


 * Location || Quote || Explanation ||
 * Part 4 Chapter 1 Page 278 (B and N Edition) || Dunia is "Sacrificing herself, with great nobility for her family." || This is an example of Marxist criticism because it condemns the oppressive socioeconomic force of the institution of marriage. The quote communicates how Svid feels that Dunia is submitting herself to Luzhin only to economically provide for herself and family. ||
 * Part 5 Chapter 5 Page 407 (B and N Edition) || "He (Tsar) is the father of the fatherless, he is merciful, he'll protect us, you'll see, and that wretch of a general... Lida, tenez-vous droite!" || This is an example of Marxist criticism because it glorifys the upper class system. Katerina has finally gone crazy and is now putting herself equal with the upper classes which was something that was scoffed at the time. She even speaks French (only the upper class spoke fluent French) which is completely out of place and affected. ||
 * Part 6 Chapter 1 Page 418 (B and N Edition) || "that the money he had given them had been of great assistance, as it is much easier to place orphans who have some kind of property than destitute ones." || This quote unintentionally reinforces capitalistic values because it emphasizes the importance of having wealth in relation to social status. Specifically, by giving them property Svidrigailov has ensured that the orphans will be looked after because they will have potential value to their caregivers. ||