Today we reviewed the major characters of “The Nose.” Each class made a chart to illustrate the most important aspects of each character, as well as the setting.

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Many critics have suggested that this story has no deeper meaning. The author, Gogol, was simply making fun of those of us who try too hard to analyze literature. Part three of the story begins with the declaration that ‘utterly nonsensical things happen in this world. Sometimes there is absolutely no rhyme or reason in them…’ and the ending shows the narrator’s failed attempt to find meaning in the tale. He gets flustered and complains, ‘No, this is something I can’t understand, positively can’t understand.’ Write a well-developed essay in which you provide your own analysis of “The Nose”

Remember an essay must have an introductory paragraph, at least one body paragraph, and a conclusion. You will be scored on your ability to write an essay that indicates you have read the short story, not your opinion or accurate analysis.