Re-read the line:The commissary’s reception of him hurt his feelings so much that he raised his head proudly, and said with dignity, ‘After such insulting expressions on your part, I have nothing more to say.’ And he left the place.” Gogol makes a point to express Kovaloff’s obsession with public reception. In your opinion, is Kovaloff’s ego a problem?

he is a confident leader.

jefferson introduced the idea that one does not change a government for "light" causes because he wanted to emphasize the seriousness of colonists' reasons for declaring independence.

i think the correct answer would be adjustments in life roles.  this causes for one to adjust or change totally his/her career or lifestyle since the present is not beneficial to the life role he is at. for instance, you became a mother you would of course stop going to malls and enjoying life outside. you would be staying at home taking care of your child.