Question

At what point in "The Nose" does the story shift from reality to fantasy?

when Major Kovalev enters the apartment building
when Major Kovalev gets dressed in his pajamas
when Major Kovalev gets out of bed in the morning
when Major Kovalev hurries down the street

Answer 1

In Nikolai Gogol's "The Nose," the story shifts from reality to fantasy when Major Kovalev discovers that his nose has vanished and later encounters it living as a person. The most significant moment that highlights this shift occurs when Major Kovalev gets out of bed in the morning and realizes his nose is missing. This moment marks the transition into the absurd and fantastical elements of the narrative.