The Great Tragedy of a Small Man

A Play Inspired by the Works of A. P. Chekhov. In the stories of the great Russian writer Anton Chekhov - The Princess, The Thief, The Man in the Case, The Guest, The Diplomat, The Coward - we are presented with vivid portraits of human ignorance, the disconnect between power and the common man’s understanding, the disgusting face of sycophancy, the degradation of human dignity in the face of money, and the preference for sweet lies over bitter truths. These works expose how servitude and a slave mentality have permeated the human soul.

In this play, The Great Tragedy of a Small Man, the themes explored are vast and profoundly relevant to our times. What may seem like a light-hearted comedy on the surface, full of humorous situations, hides beneath it a deep tragedy. The play delves deeply into the realities of life, touching on social and philosophical topics that are ever-present in our society.

The message is clear: one must never forget that a person’s true worth lies in their humanity - their kindness, honesty, and sense of justice. The author beautifully demonstrates how to squeeze the remnants of servile mentality from a person’s being, rejecting modern effects in favor of raw, unmasked realism.