The Master and Margarita Lesson Plan

What is the significance of the narrator stating that Woland was, "In short, a foreigner" after describing his initial appearance (10)?

Students should look back on the first descriptions of Berlioz and Ivan, which also describe their physical appearance. Berlioz and Ivan, while both being dressed well, are not touting any accessories or wearing any clothes that would come off as flashy. Berlioz's face was "neatly shaven" and he carries a "respectable fedora." Similarly, Ivan was "wearing a cowboy shirt, wrinkled white trousers and black sneakers" (7). On the other hand, Woland was "wearing an expensive grey suit and imported shoes of matching colour," indicating to...