Question

Which passage from "The Nose" best shows Major Kovalev as arrogant and self–absorbed?

A. . . . he sought more to give himself dignity and weight by calling himself, in addition to "Collegiate Assessor," "Major."
B. Poor Kovalev felt almost demented. The astounding event left him utterly at a loss.
C. The moment that the drozhki halted Kovalev dashed, breathless, into a small reception–office.
D. And Kovalev's smiles became broader still when peeping from under the hat he saw there to be an alabaster, rounded little chin . . .

Answer 1

A. . . . he sought more to give himself dignity and weight by calling himself, in addition to "Collegiate Assessor," "Major."

Answer 2

Answer: A. . . . he sought more to give himself dignity and weight by calling himself, in addition to "Collegiate Assessor," "Major."

Major Kovalev from the short story "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol is an arrogant and self-absorbed man. This is shown throughout the story in various ways. One example is the fact that he calls himself "Major" in addition to calling himself "Collegiate Assessor." This shows that he wants to appear important to people.