Tag: the idiot

  • Eastern Orthodox Themes in Dostoevsky’s The Idiot

    Eastern Orthodox Themes in Dostoevsky’s The Idiot

    Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot is a profound exploration of innocence, holiness, and the struggle between good and evil within the context of a flawed and corrupt world. At the heart of the novel lies Prince Lev Myshkin, a character often described as a “Christ-like” figure, whose life and actions are deeply influenced by Eastern Orthodox…