The Brothers Karamazov Book 1, 2, 3, 4 || Summary, Analysis, Review || Fyodor Dostoevsky

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we jump into Books 1, 2, 3, 4 of "The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoevsky. We're going to move at lightning speed through just some of the analysis points we want to talk to. Let's be honest, you could make this video 12 hours and you still couldn't cover it all! We're looking at sensual lust, amoral bugs, the moral argument, the class divide, and more!
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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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0:00 Introductions
1:24 Book 1
7:21 Book 2
13:33 Book 3
27:25 Book 4
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[@DebMcDonald]

Fascinating! I love this book. The Karamazov brothers would be at home at any pre-covid Irish wedding or funeral! I’m happy Dostoyevsky took his time making sure we got to know all the personalities before the story takes off. I can get confused with Russian names, but he made it easy for me. Speaking of the description of poverty, this is a late Victorian novel and the poor in England are described in similar ways in London and mill or mining centres. Thanks for your hard work. Deb

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had to watch this to recap before starting up at The Grand Inquisitor before a looong hiatus and it was very helpful! thanks a bunch!

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I'll never not see Ivan as Sheldon again! And my favourite character so far is definitely Dmitri - he's the most artistic, I think.

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Our pleasure! I hope you enjoy the second half of the book!

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Hope you enjoy it! It's one of our favorites!

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Just finished chapter 3 so I’ll brb. This is my first book since 1984 so allow me time for the information to be retained as well as newspeak.

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I’m watching this with only 50 pages to finish this amazing book as a way to live it a little longer before finishing it. I’m no expert by any measure but I recommend everyone really taking their time to read the first half. It all comes together in the latter half. At the end you really go through so many aha moments about the start!

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in book 4, i really doubt the general offered to beat his own child literally. it was meant to say "hey asshole, how much more do you want my kid to suffer?"

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I got cracked up when the "lioness" had her big cat fight scene with Katarina - She was reeling Kat in by promising to be her "slave" - Kat wanted some of that THICCC PAWG too (Dovys words not mine 🤣) Holding her hand to her lips - letting her feel her warm breath - then pulling away once she knew she had her

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[@emilypaxton5601]

I don't think Ivan is a devil! I think he is supposed to be a genuinely good person who is just struggling with what it means to be good - but what makes him good is the fact that he is continually striving after good, even if he doesn't know how to go about it. He uses cynicism to mask his vulnerability in that sense. I think the only true "devils" in the novel are the "father" and the lackeu. All the other characters, even when their striving is imperfect and/or deeply flawed, *are* striving towards good.

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Thanks guys this is awesome! I’m on book 10, been at it like 2 months, it’s nice to kind of go back and here some others thoughts on it!

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The random narrator. 🤣 Listening to this, I realize how much of this novel I have forgotten. Thanks for spoiling Christmas with the Kranks! I was totally going to watch that tonight! haha ....I cant believe you just compared this to the Big Bang Theory...and I cant even disagree with it haha. Oh Jeez. 😅

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The name Карамазов is pronounced Ka-ra-MA-zav. The accent is on the third syllable and the o is pronounced almost the same as the a's.

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I read the first 4 books like two years ago and now I need a refresher 😅

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The Brothers Karamazov Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5m7hWmDht2Nrsk Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1:24​ Book 1 7:21​ Book 2 13:33​ Book 3 27:25​ Book 4

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[@elliott9995]

Thanks, enjoyed this. Something that really struck me as being quite out of place was the incident where Ivan elbowed Maksimov in the chest off the carriage. Do you have any thoughts on that, as it was a sudden burst of seemingly random violence - I feel like Ivan is quite perceptive as to whom he feels are leeches on Russia/ others and doesn't suffer their company, but I felt it was odd all the same.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

That part hadn't stuck out to me so I didn't have an interpretation on that.

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[@Michaelclayatc]

I just finished book 4 and rushed to watch this video. I feel like you could have broken this down in much more detail. This seems like a VERY short synopsis of each book and then some discussion. I would have enjoyed a 20 minute plus video on each book individually in order to have more discussion on the details contained within each book. Maybe you will discuss further books in more detail but this left me wanting more.

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Sorry it wasn’t long enough. I’m glad you are very passionate about the book and are looking for more discussion. It’s a constant struggle with how long to make our chats.

[@JustJon13]

I realize this video is quite old and my question may not get answered here, but I’ve begun reading this book yet I’m struggling with something right off the bat. I don’t understand the authors use of multiple names for one character? Or perhaps I missed something, but as an example, in book two when Alyosha meets up with Rakitin after dropping off the elder at the hermatage, in their dialog Rakitin addresses Alyosha as Alyosha in one paragraph, then as Aleksey. And the same for Rakitin. He is referred to as Misha at one point. Did I miss something earlier in the book or is this some sort of nickname the characters use for each other? I’m def new at reading classics and find that I lose focus reading this with the authors unique writing style. Please help and thanks in advance for any clarity someone may provide.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Maybe take a look at this. It’s not you, it’s the system really: www.justrussian.com/russian-names/#:~:text=Every%20Russian%20has%20three%20names,Christian)%20names%20are%20usually%20traditional.

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I’m an agnostic, but Father Zossima is pretty convincing.

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[@teresad7102]

My audiobook narrator says Lisa which is how the Lise I knew pronounced her name.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thank you

[@PaulTesta]

#TeamAlyosha (Me: Youngest of 3 brothers, Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church)

[@PaulTesta]

Started "Bros. K" about a week ago. Just began Book 4. My goal is to finish it in roughly 6 weeks.

[@Rajathon]

I am still in book 2. Man I am behind.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Ramsey! My man! How'd you put it down? :D

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Reading this book and pretending that I'm having a conversation with two of my friends😅😅

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Which translation do you recommend?

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Seems most popular is Pevear and Volokhonsky. I liked Garnett myself. Best to try a few out if you can

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[@GetWriteOnIn]

Una, I'm gonna say it... I think you're smarter than Dostoyevsky. Your discussion on Alyosha is interesting because he was the first character I latched onto myself.

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Madam choclava? 😂

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If I’m not gonna read the book I’m def not gonna watch an extra 16 min video haha

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

7:00 and the 'Baby boo' thing right after were pretty cringeworthy. I preferred the analysis by Fiction Beast.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

The goofy singing and modern word usage? Sounds like we might not be the channel for you if that’s getting under your skin. Sorry. Best of luck.

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@@TheCodeXCantina Yeah, it detracts. 'Goofy' forced humour is not what I'm after when dealing with a book this profound.

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