Has Alyosha lost his faith?
Thus far in The Brothers Karamazov Alyosha is face with issues concerning his faith. This struggle becomes so great that the reader, in the light of the current situation, believes that Alyosha has. However, Alyosha has not lost his faith.
Currently, Alyosha's greatest role model, Zosima, has passed away. Not only has he passed away but his body is releasing an odor. This would signify the sinful and corrupt nature that Zosima had housed within. Alyosha is greatly trouble not only by Zosima's death but also by this odor. The greatest role model Alyosha has just passed away. In addition to going through Zosima's death, Zosima is being accused of heresies. Those who were jealous of Zosima and those that did not approve of him point to the odor as evidence. Alyosha begins to wrestle with the things that have been presented to him thus far.
At this time Alyosha is also struggling with Dmitry, Fyodor, and Ivan. In light of everything that has just happened Alyosha begins to think of the conversation he had with Ivan just the day before. At this time Rakitin approaches Dmitry. Rakitin bothers Alyosha and finally Alyosha admits that he believes in God, and will continue to believe, however, he does not accept the world. Soon after hearing this, Rakitin offers him Vodka, Sausage and to take a visit to Gruschenka. Alyosha accepts his offers and leaves with Rakitin.
At this point, I conclude that Alyosha is very troubled, confused and upset. Alyosha is asking himself why these things are happening. Everything that he has believed and known to be true has suddenly failed him. Furthermore, I do not think that Alyosha has lost his faith, rather in anger and confusion, has accepted Rakitin's offers. It is safe to say, Alyosha has set aside his faith, thus he has begun to let his faith go.
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