Considering the use of dialogue in Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'

Dialogue might be hard to construct in writing because it relies heavily on body language. Dialogue is important because it not only reveals information about the characters but also wider ideas of connection. Arguably, Dostoevsky structures the dialogue to immediately create a sense of tension. Potentially, the use of punctuation and division of dialogue show Raskolnikov's impoverished status. The use of body language demonstrates Raskolnikov's tension and anxiety.