The appearance of Akaky as a ghost at the end of the story is a product of ... A central theme or purpose of Gogol's short story is to expose people's lack of compassion. ... The techniques of humor and satire would help you address the topic.
The answer is the 3rd one.
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Answer:
On a broad base the commonwealth shall stand,
When lawless power withdraws its impious hand;
When crowns and sceptres are grown useless things,
Nor petty pretors plunder here for kings.
The first part of the text promises a perfect political world, where there is very little suffering, tyrants cannot gain the power to rule and citizens are not killed during battles. However, the last stanza tells us that this is only a dream the author has, that can only happen once the abuse of power and the plunder stops. This section implies that the United States is an oppressed and exploited nation, but gives us hope for its improvement.