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Dead Souls by Nikolai Golgi

In what way does a protagonist point of view affect his cultural background ?

A. the protagonist wishes to challenge societal expectations of businessmen, focusing on his affairs despite the obstacles he faces

B. the protagonist begrudgingly exchanges niceties with the old man in order to follow the norms of Russia's hospitality

C. the protagonist is surprised when he needs someone who does not conform to his beliefs about social hierarchy

D. the protagonistis disappointed by the decay he observes as a commonplace problem throughout Russia's society