A PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SECLUSION IN NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND BY FYODOR DOSTOEVSKY

Abstract

This research paper explores Fyodor Dostoevsky's seminal work, "Notes from the Underground," which revolutionized the portrayal of characters in literature. The study focuses on the concepts of existentialism and rational egoism, with a particular emphasis on the recurring themes of loneliness and seclusion in the novella. Through a thorough analysis of the protagonist's existential crisis, the paper delves into the psychological deterioration resulting from chosen isolation and the longing for acceptance in society. The key terms associated with this study include loneliness, isolation, solitude, alienation, reclusiveness, and existential crisis.