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Dmitri — The Carnal Man
Lives for passion, beauty, and sensation. Tormented by his desires. Represents Schiller's romanticism and the Dionysian spirit.
Can passion be redeemed?
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Ivan — The Rational Man
Rejects God because innocent children suffer. "If there is no God, everything is permitted." Represents European rationalism and philosophical rebellion.
Can reason live without God?
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Alyosha — The Spiritual Man
Believes in active love over abstract love. Follows Father Zosima's teachings. Represents Orthodox Christian faith in practice.
Can love overcome suffering?
Dostoevsky gives each brother the strongest possible argument — then asks you to choose.