Question

The Nose

why do you agree and disagree with this statement “In Gogol’s “ The Nose,” the loss of a nose symbolizes the loss of power.”

Answer 1

his nose is a symbol of his pretentious attitude (snobbery) and his power

Step-by-step explanation:

Once he loses his nose, his entire demeanor towards the world changes. His nose acts as the source of his own pride, and is what allows him to look down on everyone else. The loss of his nose represents a loss of his identity.

Answer 2

Without your sense of smell you lose everything ig