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.

Answer 2

Answer:

I agree with this statement because in the story, when Major Kovaloff loses his nose, the nose achieves a higher rank than him - which is State Councillor. Considering Kovaloff is an determined 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 ranking or have a positive marriage.

Explanation:

The answer above is correct, I just modified it to fix the grammar and to fit my vocabulary :)