Great novels are often connected-to (or based-on) real-life events. It's fun to search-for (and uncover) those connections. This Collection features fictional stories with real-life tie-ins.
On the eve of the verdict, Dmitri expresses his belief he should be punished for how he has wronged people - even though he did not kill his father.
Smerdyakov (Father Karamazov's son with another woman who died in childbirth) has an interesting discussion with his half-brother, Ivan.
In this concluding clip of Brothers Karamazov, Dmitri must jeopardize his freedom In order to live his life without regrets.
This is part two of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
This is part three of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
This is part four of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
This is part five of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
The Karamazov brothers seek the advice of a holy man, Father Zosima, to settle a dispute over money.
A major theme of the novel - whether God exists - is introduced in this segment.
Honesty - about feelings and living a good life - at times seems non-existent among some of the Karamazov family and their friends.
Expressing Dmitri's apologies with money, Alexei is turned down as a father (who sorely needs the cash) heeds the wisdom of his dying son.
This clip, from the film Captain Corellis Mandolin, features Pelagias Song (played on a mandolin).
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