The Smug Citizen

Set in early 20th century Russia, the narrative centers on Ivan Ivanovich Nyukhin, a complacent citizen whose comfortable life is disrupted by the stark realities of poverty and injustice. Through Nyukhin's journey, the play delves into themes of social inequality, class struggle, and the necessity for reform. The four acts reveal different facets of his character and interactions with his family and the working class, ultimately serving as a poignant critique of societal complacency and a call for awareness of social issues.