Summary: "The Inspector General" Gogol N.V.

NV Gogol's "Inspector General" is a play in which there is no dramatic conflict as such. Comedy for the author is a genre, first of all, a satirical, moralizing one. On the third plan, the love affair is pushed aside. Therefore, the play is considered a socio-political comedy.

NV Gogol "The Inspector General": a summary of the first action

Officials gathered in the room of the mayor. He reports of the imminent arrival of the auditor. All in horror. The governor advises the officials to create at least a semblance of order in those institutions that are in their department. He asked the postmaster to open and read any letter that came. He easily agrees, because he had done so before. Bobchinsky and Dobchinsky dismissed the rumor that IA Khlestakov, who has been staying in the hotel for a week, but has not yet paid for his stay, is the auditor. The governor decides to visit the newcomer. But before that, he orders to sweep out all the streets, remove the rotten fence, arrange quarterly fences throughout the city, and tell the auditor that the church burned down, and was not stolen. Zhenya and the daughter of the mayor are eager to know everything about the newcomer among the first.

Summary: "The Inspector General" N. Gogol, 2nd act

On the bed of Khlestakov lies his servant Osip and reflects that the master lives completely beyond his means, plays cards, that in Petersburg he lived better. He refuses to ask for dinner, as they are already in debt. A tavern servant brings Khlestakov some food on credit. The governor and Dobchinsky are at the hotel. Khlestakov apologizes for non-payment, says that he is going to the village to his father, asking for money to borrow. The governor considers all these words as a cover, gives Khlestakov a large bribe, promises to bring order in his city and invites you to live at home. Bobchinsky overheard all this time outside the door. The governor with Khlestakov goes to inspect various establishments.

Summary: "The Inspector General" Gogol N.V., 3rd act

The wife of the governor receives a note from Dobchinsky and gives orders for the reception of the guest. Ladies are engaged in the choice of toilets. Osip brings things to the house of the master. Khlestakov visits the hospital at this time. He visits the guest in front of the governor's wife and turns to the fact that he manages the department, and every day happens in the palace. Officials who heard this "speech" conclude that their cases are completely bad. The wife and daughter of the governor are discussing the merits of the "inspector." Even Osip gets a bribe. And in words that his master loves order, he only pours oil on the fire. On the porch there are quarterly orders, which are ordered not to let any petitioners to Khlestakov.

Summary: "The Inspector General" Gogol N.V., 4th act

Officials gathered in the room of the mayor. They lined up and turn to Khlestakov in turn to introduce themselves and give a bribe. From Bobchinsky and Dobchinsky, he himself directly requires money. Khlestakov guessed that he was not followed, and in a letter to his friend describes this comic incident. Osip advises the master to flee from this city as quickly as possible. Applicants (non-commissioned widow and merchants) come to Khlestakov. They give him bribes and cry for help. Khlestakov is explained with the daughter of the governor. At this time, her mother enters the room. Then he says that he really is in love with her, but since she is already married, he is forced to ask for the hands of her daughter. Parents give blessing on marriage. Khlestakov still takes a little money from the governor "loan" and leaves to discuss the future wedding with his father.

Summary: "Inspector General" N. Gogol, 5th act

The wife and daughter of the mayor dream of living in Petersburg. He himself announces to everyone about the engagement. To him are officials, merchants with congratulations, ask not to forget about them when they rise. And suddenly the postmaster comes and reads out the letter that Khlestakov sent to a friend aloud. The governor was killed by such news on the spot. Everyone starts to speculate on why they took that Khlestakov is an inspector, and they remember that Bobchinsky and Dobchinsky were dismissed by such a rumor.

Abstract: N. Gogol "The Inspector General", last act

The gendarme is in the house of the governor and informs of the imminent arrival of this auditor. The play ends with a mute scene.