Karamazov Blood:
When surveying Zosima's life, his past and present, I have come to the conclusion that Zosima has expierenced the Karamazov blood and may even have it, however, he has clear self control. Zosima has the ability to keep himself in check and clearly see the whole picture. Thus, he keeps the Karamazov within under control.
Fyodor and Dmitry are the epitome of Karamazov blood. They bring out the fundamentals of Karamazov blood: selfishness, pleasure, manipulation and anything that brings self gratification. Sadly to say, Fyodor and Dmitry are not the only ones who have the Karamazov blood. Alyosha, later, struggles in order to find a balance.
The Karamazov blood can be seen in Zosima's past. Zosima grew up in a good home. It was at this time when he came to know the fundamentals of a moral and ethical life. However, he was send over to the Cadet Corps. Being on his own he began to live a completely different life. Zosima began to like this life, he made good money and even found himself a girl. Zosima, however, did not want to leave the life of bachelor hood to settle down to a girl who was well to do and educated. Zosima moved on with his life and was stationed elsewhere. Soon after Zosima returned to the town of the girl that he loved only to find that she was married to a reputable land owner. Zosima was furios and challenged him to a duel. The night before the duel and morning of, however, Zosima was over taken with remorse. This changed his attitude and his life. While at the duel he asked for forgiveness and put aside his gun. Zosima then announces that he will leave behind his current life to become a monk.
From this example the reader knows that Zosima does have the Karamazov blood running through him. However, he has the ability to control and subdue himself.
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