The Government Inspector (play by Gogol)

"The Government Inspector" by Nikolai Gogol is a satirical comedy that highlights corruption, greed, and human folly in a small Russian town. When local officials mistake a traveling minor government official for a high-ranking inspector, they panic, trying to conceal their misdeeds. The play humorously exposes their greed, false prestige, and hypocrisy, revealing how fear of authority often leads to further corruption. Through witty dialogue and exaggerated characters, Gogol critiques societal flaws, illustrating how greed and false appearances distort integrity and justice in governance.