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How does the arrival of the cavalry regiment change the spirit in the town?
Before the arrival of the cavalrymen, the town is presented as being bleak and boring. The narrator suggests that there is little beauty in the town, saying that the fences are painted gray and even the gardens "were cut down long ago on the mayor's orders." When the cavalrymen arrive, the town becomes livelier and fun, with dinner parties and merriment.
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What is the significance of the soldier's mustaches?
When the cavalrymen arrive in the town, they bring with them excitement and liveliness. They are a breath of fresh air in the provincial town and are referred to as "mustaches" by the narrator. This is significant, as the soldiers are not referred to by name, suggesting they are not individuals but are instead representative of something. It suggests they are all the same, as every soldier has the same mustache and looks similar.
The Carriage Essay Questions
by Nikolai Gogol
Essay Questions
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