The Theme of Being Unhinged in Gogol's "The Overcoat"

11/01/2015

The Theme of Being Unhinged in Gogol's "The Overcoat"

Define the word "unhinged" in the context of Gogol's "The Overcoat." Consider the notion of dislocation, celebrity worship, and the effects of being a parvenu in the story. What does unhinged mean in a psychological and existential sense?

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