: It suggests that while his "intellect" has devised a cold-blooded crime, his "heart" remains that of the compassionate boy.
: He wakes up in a cold sweat, horrified, questioning if he can actually carry out the murder of the pawnbroker with an axe. [S11E5] Crime and Punishment
: Critics often note that this dream serves as a final warning from his subconscious about the true, brutal nature of violence. It nearly convinces him to abandon his plan before a final "act of fate" pushes him back toward it. Quick Summary of Part 1, Chapter 5 : It suggests that while his "intellect" has