In “The Overcoat,” by Gogol, the protagonist’s name is Akaky Akakyevich, which is Russian for “Poop son of poop.” Considering the events of the story, what you’ve learned about the Russian social hierarchy in the module lecture, and what happens to Akaky, why does Gogol name him that? Discuss this in depth and show your knowledge of both the lecture and story in your answer.

Answer all the questions below in a thoughtfully written post of 250+ words. You must include discussion of a useful quote in your post. (See Posts and Writing Requirements for posting guidelines and suggestions, and remember to use MLA rules throughout, including for the quotation.) This is your first Writing Intensive discussion board that will be graded with the rubric. After you have posted, you will be able to see other people’s answers.
The questions:
1) In “The Overcoat,” by Gogol, the protagonist’s name is Akaky Akakyevich, which is Russian for “Poop son of poop.” Considering the events of the story, what you’ve learned about the Russian social hierarchy in the module lecture, and what happens to Akaky, why does Gogol name him that? Discuss this in depth and show your knowledge of both the lecture and story in your answer. (Show your learning.)
2) Where/how does Akaky get his sense of worth? Show your knowledge of the story and character in your answer.
3) Relating the story to the world as you know it; where/how do we get our own sense of worth nowadays?
4) How is Akaky’s afterlife as a vengeful ghost different than his actual life? Describe and discuss.
Remember to use your knowledge from the lecture and the text to deepen your answer, and to use MLA rules to format the title and any quotations. Dig deep!

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