A Weak Heart

Interesting Facts

• «A Weak Heart» is a story that explores the theme of mental health and emotional instability, which was rare in literature at the time.
• The main character, Vasily, experiences intense emotional turmoil due to his upcoming wedding and work, leading to a nervous breakdown.
• The story raises questions about societal pressure and expectations that can have a destructive impact on a person.
• In this work, Dostoevsky shows how thin the line is between normalcy and madness, which becomes one of the central themes of his writing.
• «A Weak Heart» was written during a period when Dostoevsky himself was experiencing financial and personal difficulties, which may have influenced the dark tone of the work.