Which of the following statements best describes how the theme emerges in the excerpt from
"The Overcoat"?

"The overcoat" is the story by Nikolai Gogol. The theme of the story emerges from detailing the effects of the cold weather in St. Petersburg. Thus, option C is correct.
The story portrays that caring and materialistic goods can make one happy and is portrayed by the main character Akaky that gave him a new purpose.
The story began by showing the effects of the cold weather in St. Petersburg on Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin's struggle. This led to saving money by Akaky to buy a winter coat.
Therefore, the cold weather in St. Petersburg developed the theme.
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