Truth is Good, but Happiness is Better

Interesting Facts

• The play is a comedy in four acts that explores the theme of human happiness and moral values.
• The main character, Mikhail Ivanovich, embodies honesty and truth, but his pursuit of truth often leads to comedic situations.
• The play was written during a period when Ostrovsky was actively exploring the social and moral issues of Russian society.
• One of the key themes of the play is the conflict between truth and happiness, where characters face a choice between honesty and personal well-being.
• The play contains many satirical elements aimed at criticizing hypocrisy and greed in society.