Question

Which statement is a possible theme of “The Nose”?

A. People who live honestly and admit when they are wrong will be rewarded by society.

B. A man’s nose shows him that he should pay more attention to his work than to how he looks.

C. Society places a high value on working hard and making the bests out of a tough situation.

D. People are often more focused on appearance than on the content of one’s character.

Answer 1

I think D is the correct answer. Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. People are often more focused on appearance than on the content of one’s character.

Explanation: In the short story "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol, importance on appearances are a reoccurring motif; when the man's nose appears dressed as an official of high status, he is too intimidated to even approach it, and there are many moments the narrator compares himself to other men.