The Overcoat

Main Characters and Their Development

• Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin - a humble titular councillor living in St. Petersburg. The character is emotionally attached to his work, copying documents, and leads a solitary life. His life changes drastically after the loss of his new overcoat, leading to his illness and subsequent death. After death, he appears as a ghost, haunting the residents of St. Petersburg in search of his overcoat.