The Government Inspector

El inspector

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The story begins in a small town where the officials receive terrible news. They hear that a secret inspector is coming from the capital to check their work.
La historia comienza en una pequeña ciudad donde los funcionarios reciben una noticia terrible. Dicen que un inspector secreto viene de la capital para revisar su trabajo.
All the officials are afraid, because each of them is guilty of lies, bribes, and disorder. The mayor gathers everyone and orders them to hide all the problems.
Todos los funcionarios tienen miedo, porque cada uno es culpable de engaños, sobornos y desorden. El alcalde reúne a todos y les ordena esconder los problemas.
At the same time, a young man named Khlestakov is staying in the town. He is poor, careless, and likes to impress people.
En ese momento, un joven llamado Jléstakov vive en la ciudad. Es pobre, irresponsable y le gusta impresionar a la gente.
The officials make a mistake and believe that Khlestakov is the inspector. At first he does not understand what is happening, but soon he starts to use the situation.
Los funcionarios creen por error que Jléstakov es el inspector. Al principio él no entiende la situación, pero pronto empieza a aprovecharse de ella.
Khlestakov accepts money, gifts, and respect. He tells unbelievable stories about his importance and his life in the capital.
Jléstakov acepta dinero, regalos y respeto. Cuenta historias increíbles sobre su importancia y su vida en la capital.
The mayor and the other officials try to please him in everything. They give him bribes and hope the inspection will end well.
El alcalde y los demás funcionarios intentan agradarle en todo. Le dan sobornos y esperan que la inspección termine bien.
Khlestakov proposes to the mayor’s daughter and feels like a very important person. Nobody doubts his words.
Jléstakov le propone matrimonio a la hija del alcalde y se siente una persona muy importante. Nadie duda de sus palabras.
Soon Khlestakov leaves the town with a lot of money. The officials are happy and think that the danger is over.
Poco después, Jléstakov se va de la ciudad con mucho dinero. Los funcionarios se alegran y piensan que el peligro ha pasado.
But a letter soon arrives and reveals the truth about Khlestakov. Everyone understands that they were deceived.
Pero pronto llega una carta que revela la verdad sobre Jléstakov. Todos entienden que han sido engañados.
At the very end of the story, the real inspector appears. The officials stand in silence and understand that punishment is now unavoidable.
Al final de la historia aparece el verdadero inspector. Los funcionarios se quedan en silencio y comprenden que ahora no pueden evitar el castigo.

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