Question

When does Gogol begin to speak to the principal-
after his father has left or before? What do you think
that shows?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Gogol who is otherwise quite upon being introduced to the principal begins talking after his father leaves . He confides in Mrs Lapidus , the principal that his parents want him to have another name at school . He preferred being called Gogol, A name which he identified himself. This shows that Gogol does not trust his father to retain his nickname as the official one . This also shows how badly he wanted to be Gogol.