Gogol's "The Overcoat" and Tolstoy's "The Kreutzer Sonata" both talk about unfairness in society, but they do it in different ways.

1. Story Overview:

• "The Overcoat": This story is about a man named Akaky Akakievich. He is a poor clerk who has a tough time in a world that doesn’t pay attention to people like him. His story shows the big difference between rich and poor people.
• "The Kreutzer Sonata": This tale follows a man named Pozdnyshev. He talks about marriage and points out the emotional challenges and unfair things that happen to people in unhappy relationships.

2. Themes of Social Unfairness:

• Gogol talks about money problems and how being poor can make people feel less valued.
• Tolstoy focuses on gender issues and how society's ideas about marriage can harm people.

3. Comparing the Stories:

• Pay attention to how each writer shows the struggles of their characters.
• Think about their use of language—Gogol uses irony (saying one thing but meaning another), while Tolstoy has a serious tone that highlights moral problems.

4. Writing Essays:

• Structure: Start with an introduction, write a clear main idea, add paragraphs with supporting details, and finish with a conclusion.
• Use connecting words like "On the other hand" or "Likewise" to join your thoughts together.

By practicing these strategies, you’ll get better at writing and thinking, which is very helpful for understanding Russian Literature.