appearance and pride
apex 6/2/2022
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BY USING TYPICAL EVENTS TO DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE NOSE DISAPPEAR
To treat the nose's disappearance as fact rather than an extraordinary event.
That he will be passed over for a promotion-Apex
Gogol chose to end "The Nose" abruptly and in a satirical manner to emphasize the absurdity and unpredictability of life. By leaving the story unresolved, he challenges conventional storytelling and invites readers to reflect on the irrationality of human existence.
A matter-of-fact tone that treats the nose's disappearance as fact APEX
B. Suspension of disbelief
Straightforward-Apex
One possible theme of Gogol's story "The Nose" is the absurdity and unpredictability of life. The story challenges societal norms and expectations by portraying a surreal and fantastical event where a man's nose goes missing and takes on a life of its own, highlighting the absurdity and irrationality of human existence.
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People are often too focused on outward appearence ( Apex approved)
The theme of Nikolai Gogol's "The Nose" revolves around identity and the absurdity of social status. The protagonist, Kovalyov, experiences a crisis when his nose, symbolizing his social identity and masculinity, detaches from him and takes on a life of its own. This surreal event highlights the arbitrary nature of social hierarchies and the often superficial aspects of personal identity, ultimately questioning what defines a person's self-worth in society. Gogol uses humor and satire to critique the absurdities of 19th-century Russian society.