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Sonia: ISFj Ha! A hooker an ESI?
Svidrigailov: ENFp I remember hearing this character's name, but I remember barely anything about him. I doubt IEE though, just from the wiki article
Luzchin: ESTj Possible, although I think LSI is more likely
Raskilnikov is INTp. I don't see how he could be INFp. Consider the crime is based on a theory, NOT an ideal. His logical intellectuality is continually praised by others throughout the book. Fe PoLR is manifested in his continual lack of tact with people, though he himself seems unaware of this. Characters well disposed toward him are so because of his actions/generousity, not due to him evoking any kind of bright and cheery atmosphere. Dostoevsky delves into his thoughts where we find him looking for meaning, not in ideals, passion, or provoking desirable emotions, but in the rationalization of his actions due to theories backed up by facts.

Sonia: While it at first might seem strange that an ESI would trade sex for money it's not only not far-fetched but common... in another book, "Of Human Bondage," by Samuel Maughan, an ESI finds herself in the same situation. You might be seeing her as a stereotypical moralistic ESI but realize that sex and money are often at the forefront of Gamma conversations, they go hand in hand. So realizing they need money, and that they can offer sex, it makes sense. With Sonia there is also a LARGE element of self-sacrifice, she's not a self-serving 'hooker', she's using the money to provide for her family. She's not being self-indulgent and selling herself for her own personal pleasure. Also the only book she's ever read is the bible and she keeps it in her room and cherishes it.

Svidrgailov: mischevious, womanizer, not a leader but independent, ENFp, lol

Luzchin: ESTj makes him Raskilnikov's Supervisee. Notice this character's indignation and annoyance whenever he debates with Raskilnikov. His motivation is primarily influenced by the external world, by other's thoughts and recognition of him. Notice that he approaches all social situations confidently, talks about himself, his success, how he got there (bragging with :Te). When he loses an argument/debate with someone he retreats (using creative function), if he was ISTj he would have started using his when others pissed him off in conversation and Raskilnikov, being dual seeking would have liked it and been more likely able to respect him... alas such is not the case