Question

Which of the following statements best describes how the theme emerges in the excerpt from “The Overcoat”?

A
by establishing the importance of rank and position in Russia
B
by characterizing Akaky Akakiyevich as a man “ always to be seen in the same place, the same attitude, the same occupation"
C
by detailing the effects of the cold St. Petersburg weather
D
by dramatizing Akaky Akakiyevich’s exclamation: “Leave me alone! Why do you insult me?”

Answer 1

C. by detailing the effects of the cold St. Petersburg weather

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember, the story begins by telling readers how the main character of the story, Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin struggles to survive the effects of the cold St. Petersburg weather.

Akakievich is portrayed as an impoverished clerk, he struggles to save money in order to buy a new winter coat. Thus, the theme of the story ("The Overcoat") emerges further from here.