Nozdryov Greed Analysis

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The harmful effects of Russian greed are further exemplified in Chichikov’s attempt to deal with Nozdryov, where Nozdryov’s level of greed ultimately resulted in no deal being made at all. In terms of artificiality and greed, Nozdryov has no equal, and perhaps this is why Chichikov, who possesses tremendous skill in his ability to weave through the Russian social structure, is unable to strike a deal with Nozdryov. The term “two-faced” does not adequately describe Nozdryov, whom the narrator describes as the person who can “strike up an acquaintance quickly, and before you can turn around they are already on personal terms with you. They embark on friendship, as it seems, forever; but it almost always happens that the new friend will pick a