Fyodor Dostoevsky, the author of Crime and Punishment, touches on the themes of sin and redemption within his novel, as it was written in a society full of crime and suffering . Although this novel was written in a distinct time period and place, St. Petersburg and Siberia in the mid-1860s, there are numerous examples of sins within this novel that are also relevant to the contemporary society, since the theme of sins is universally applicable. However, with sin comes the need to atone and redeem oneself to find peace and pave the way to a better future. The Christian religion, social norms and law within this society dictate this concept. The recurring theme of redemption helps develop many characters in the novel such as Raskolnikov, Sonia, and Svidrigaïlov, as they are enlightened to some extent about the consequences their actions may have brought. This article will delve into the sins of these various characters and evaluate how their redemption process adds to or influences specific qualities or actions of the characters. Watching how Crime and Punishment's Raskolnikov commits murder and undergoes change will allow understanding of the role the process of redemption plays in his character's development. "[Raskolnikov] was crushed by poverty, but the worries associated with his position had ceased to weigh on him" (Part 1, chapter 1). He was placed in a state of extreme isolation and poverty, as he “was hopelessly indebted to his landlady” (Part 1, Chapter 1). Then, an idea is planted in him while listening to a conversation in a bar. “'Kill [Alyona], take her money, and with the help of it dedicate yourself to the service of humanity'” (Part 1, chapter 6). This idea came fully from a religious man, and this in turn leads him to realize the need to turn himself in to the police. Otherwise, he will suffer constantly psychologically for the rest of his life. Subsequently, Sonia remained faithful to her religion to redeem herself and remain innocent. Ultimately, Svidrigaïlov suffered so much that suicide seemed to him to be the only way to avoid committing further sins. In a way, each character evolves from their previous states and becomes more aware and accepting of their sins. They recognize their mistakes and now hope for a better future. The theme of redemption not only helped the development of Raskolnikov, Sonia and Svidrigaïlov, but also the development of many other characters, as these three are not the only ones who have sinned. Redemption is a timeless concept and is applicable to societies around the world.