What inspired Gogol's choice to satirize Russian society through a character like Chichikov?
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What inspired Gogol's choice to satirize Russian society through a character like Chichikov?
Did anyone else feel puzzled by the ending — was it meant to be hopeful or hopeless?
How do you think Gogol's background influenced the depiction of social classes and corruption?
