The Language of the Government Inspector
Paper2 Prompt1
The Language of The Government Inspector
Nikolay Gogol’s The Government Inspector does not simply exist to please the audience; it is a satire that deeply criticizes the corruption of the Russian government and the ugliness of human nature. A variety of techniques in the characters’ languages contribute to the success of this play, including different speaking styles, irony, exaggeration, asides and symbolism. These linguistic techniques and dramatic devices Gogol uses allow him to criticize various aspects of the Russian society in such a way that avoids punishment and censure from the Russian leaders.
The Language of The Government Inspector
Nikolay Gogol’s The Government Inspector does not simply exist to please the audience; it is a satire that deeply criticizes the corruption of the Russian government and the ugliness of human nature. A variety of techniques in the characters’ languages contribute to the success of this play, including different speaking styles, irony, exaggeration, asides and symbolism. These linguistic techniques and dramatic devices Gogol uses allow him to criticize various aspects of the Russian society in such a way that avoids punishment and censure from the Russian leaders.