Question

Read the statement below. Then decide whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Be prepared to support your opinion with details from the story. Here's your discussion prompt: In Gogol's "The Nose," the loss of a nose symbolizes the loss of power.

Answer 1

I agree with the statement because in the story, when Major Kovalyov loses his nose, the nose achieves a higher rank that him - State Councillor. Considering Kovalyov is an ambitious official, he feels ashamed due to the fact that the nose has climbed higher in rank, and for his physical appearance. Without a nose, he cannot move up in hierarchy or join in marriage favorably.