Dead Souls, Chapter 10 요약

16의 Chapter 10 · Part 1 · chapter 읽는 데 19분

In Chapter 10, the officials try to explain Chichikov’s business through wild theories and Nozdrev’s unreliable testimony, while Chichikov remains unaware of their suspicions during an illness. After finding himself unwelcome and hearing the accusations from Nozdrev, he orders preparations to leave town the next morning.

줄거리

The officials gather in alarm, but their discussion produces contradictions rather than a clear explanation of Chichikov.
The Postmaster identifies Chichikov as Captain Kopeikin until the Head of the Police Department points out their different limbs.
Nozdrev confidently supports accusations of spying, forgery, and an abduction scheme, leaving the officials no wiser.
After three days indoors with a chill, Chichikov visits his acquaintances and finds rejection or embarrassed conversation.
Nozdrev tells Chichikov about the accusations and the Public Prosecutor’s death, then offers help with the supposed abduction.
Chichikov orders Selifan to prepare an early departure and packs his belongings with Petrushka’s help.