How the Main Characters in "Crime and Punishment" and "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" Cope to With Their Sufferings Survival trough suffering is a general theme running through the novels. Different forms of survival occur because in different scenarios. In One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, the story takes place in a prison camp, whereas in Crime and Punishment takes place in society. During the course of the two novels, it becomes quite apparent to the reader that some characters have a reason that helps them dr