Underground-contrary to prevailing culture: separate from a prevailing from a social or artistic environment, and often exercising a subversive influence.
According to that definition, provided by the services of bing, underground seems to be a pretty accurate description of what Dostoevsky is trying to portray in the novel, contrary to how we believe the word "underground" as simply beneath the surface.
This Underground Man is definitely influenced in the ways he operates. He seems to run his life trying to impress and be accepted, clearly influenced by the desires of society.
So this whole "Underground" concept really does work. It's an interesting use of words, and it really fits the description of this man like a piece of the puzzle.
But then, there's the "notes" part. Notes-aren't they those things you write during class when the teacher is giving a lesson? Well, specifically, "notes" means a jotted record or summary. So, in conclusion, the title technically means the jotted record of someone separated from society who often exercises a subversive influence to society.
I would say that's impressively accurate, and on its own, gives quite the overview as to the personality of the main character in this novel.
Well played Dostoevsky, well played.
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