Dunya, Raskolnikov's sister, stands out for her beauty, high character, unwavering virtue, and deep love for her brother. She is selfless enough to agree to a loveless marriage with the arrogant and despicable Lujin to save her family from poverty and ensure Raskolnikov can continue his education. A statue of pride that resisted Svidrigaylov's dark obsessions and slanders, Dunya is strikingly similar to Raskolnikov in her intelligence and rebellion against injustice. At the end of the book, she rids herself of the trouble caused by her self-sacrifice by declaring her independence and turning toward the honest love of Razumihin. She symbolizes the honorable woman who does not sell herself, but resists for the sake of those she loves.
She grew up in a relatively poor background and worked as a governess in households. While working at Svidrigailov's mansion, she was slandered due to his dishonorable and immoral propositions, her honor was unjustly stained; later, she was vindicated when the truth was understood by his wife, Marfa Petrovna.
Tall, extremely well-proportioned, and healthy. She has dark auburn, shiny hair; and dark, proud eyes that brim with infinite kindness and intelligence. Her face displays a magnificent, arrogant beauty, characterized by its resemblance to Raskolnikov and her slightly protruding, lively reddish lower lip.
Pyotr Petroviç Lujin
Son prétendant et futur époux qu'elle méprise parce qu'il la traite comme une esclave achetée avec de l'argent.
Dmitri Prokofiç Razumihin
Son époux, en qui elle a trouvé l'amour et qu'elle considère comme le protecteur dévoué de son frère.
Rodion Romanoviç Raskolnikov
Son miroir, sa plus grande désillusion et, en même temps, son unique et passionné lien familial.
Arkadiy İvanoviç Svidrigaylov
Son cauchemar qui a entaché sa réputation, mais à la funeste obsession duquel elle a su faire face.