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The Double by Fyodor Dostoevsky Quiz

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Inspired by the themes of duality and identity explored in ‘The Double’ by Fyodor Dostoevsky, this quiz game challenges players to test their knowledge in a race against the clock.

  • Game Details: a quiz game with multiple-choice questions
  • Race against the clock to answer as many questions as you can
  • Use spells wisely to help you along the way
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  • The Double was first published in 1846.
  • The novel follows the story of a government clerk named Golyadkin who encounters his doppelgänger.
  • Dostoevsky drew inspiration for The Double from his own struggles with identity and mental health.
  • The Double is considered one of the first works of existentialist literature.
  • The novel explores themes of alienation, madness, and the duality of human nature.
  • The doppelgänger in the novel serves as a physical manifestation of Golyadkin's inner turmoil and insecurities.
  • Dostoevsky's use of psychological depth and symbolism in The Double foreshadowed his later works such as Crime and Punishment.
  • The Double has been adapted into several films, including a 2013 version directed by Richard Ayoade.
  • Critics have praised The Double for its exploration of identity and the human psyche.
  • The novel's ambiguous ending leaves readers questioning the nature of reality and Golyadkin's fate.
  • Dostoevsky's depiction of St. Petersburg in The Double reflects his own experiences living in the city.
  • The Double has been compared to other works of literature featuring doppelgängers, such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'William Wilson.'
  • The novel's exploration of social hierarchy and power dynamics reflects Dostoevsky's critique of Russian society.
  • Golyadkin's descent into madness throughout the novel parallels Dostoevsky's own struggles with mental illness.
  • The Double has been studied by literary scholars for its innovative narrative structure and use of unreliable narration.
  • Dostoevsky's portrayal of Golyadkin's inner conflict has been interpreted as a commentary on the human condition.
  • The novel's themes of paranoia and persecution reflect Dostoevsky's own experiences with censorship and political oppression.
  • The Double has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be studied in literature courses worldwide.
  • Dostoevsky's use of dark humor and satire in The Double adds depth to the novel's exploration of psychological themes.
  • The Double is considered a precursor to the psychological thriller genre, influencing later works by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Franz Kafka.

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