THE DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL NOVEL: A STUDY OF F.M. DOSTOEVSKY’S “THE ADOLESCENT”
Abstract
The article explores the distinctive characteristics of the psychological novel and examines how this literary form is manifested in F. M. Dostoevsky’s The Adolescent. Special attention is given to the psychological dynamics between two central character types—the father and the son—portrayed as a “predator” and a “seeker of truth.” The study highlights Dostoevsky’s methods of revealing inner conflicts, motives, and spiritual quests, emphasizing the interconnection between psychology and literature and demonstrating the author's deep insight into the human psyche.
Keywords
Dostoevsky; The Adolescent; psychological novel; character psychology; father–son conflict; inner conflict; truth-seeking; individual consciousness.
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