Cultural Interference on the Example of the Performance the Inspector General

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Koroleva Elfrida* Editorial Leading researcher at the lnstitute of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Moldova, Moldova Volume 4 Issue 2 Received Date: June 26, 2021 *Corresponding author: Leading researcher at the lnstitute of Cultural Heritage of the Published Date: July 02, 2021 Republic of Moldova, Moldova, Tel: +373069897108; Email: [email protected] DOI: 10.23880/aeoaj-16000151

Abstract

components of classical and modern European art, as well as the national culture of different countries. In the play The The process of globalization is manifested in the active influence of mass culture on all types of art in a combination of Inspector General of Nikolai Gogol staged by Alexandru Grecu, these tendencies are manifested in the scenography and in the costumes of the characters. The meaning of the performance is revealed in the symbols. A symbolic role is played by a circular, glowing with blue light railroad, along which a train from Brussels arrived in Chisinau. The action of the performance develops on the platform of its closed circle. The painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci is symbolic, against the background of which a general betrayal is committed. A picture depicting a close men handshake on the background of the Moldova and

the European Union flag hanging on the wall of the hotel room where Khlestakov and Osip stayed is symbolic. The clothes of officials are symbolic - half gray, half black timeless cloaks, decorated with Moldovan ornaments and medals from different wicked inner essence, at the same time, resemble double glasses - a sign of their double-dealing and, at the same time, the times, countries and peoples. The make-up of the Governor and the officials is symbolic, black eye circles that reveal their inability to clearly see the surrounding reality. The combination of dances of the modern subculture and Moldovan folk dances is indicative. In the active interaction of the modern subculture and the components of classical European art, traditional folk culture, the main signs of interference of the performance The Inspector General are manifested, in which, at the same time, the characters, types, destinies of people are revealed in an era of complex, contradictory time, not yet realized reality.

Keywords: globalizations; modern society; self-destruction; theatre; performance; methods of symbols

Abbreviations: UTE: Union of Theatres of Europe personal and interpersonal relations which form the basis for the cultural interference. It is no coincidence that the Interferences International Theater Festival is held in the Editorial Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca every two years under the Theatrical performances from different countries, auspices of the Hungarian State Theater, a member of the despite the differences in languages, reveal the commonality Union of Theatres of Europe (UTE). All this requires a close of emotional manifestations, human feelings, social, scientific study of the problem of cultural interference.

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In the performance The Inspector General, staged by the excitement, suppressing fear, the Governor hands him a thick Moldovan director Alexandru Grecu in his own set design wad of money and is delighted when he instantly happily and costumes based on the comedy of the Russian writer Nikolai Gogol cultural interference was clearly manifested. themselvesshoves it into in fearhis hip and wallet. lined upAnd “at when attention”. the officials saw the A train from Brussels arrives at the Chisinau railway emblem of the European Union on Osip’s back, they crossed station along a circular railroad glowing with blue light. Two young respectable men in modern European costumes – move to his house, into a large, light room. From the general agreement,Having theyemboldened, jumped upthe with Governor joy. invites Khlestakov to ofIvan the Aleksandrovich European Union Khlestakov peeps out– Arkady through Rachila the jacketand Osip of In the house of the Governor, on the wall of the living - Alexandru Krylov come out onto the platform. The emblem room there is the painting of the Italian genius Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper. In its perspective, there is a wall with Khlestakov’sThe action brand of the suit play on unfolds the white on T-shirt.the platform of a circle, three wide-open windows, through which an immense space encircled by a train from Brussels passing through it. In the lobby of the sauna with grills and strong drinks illuminated symbolizing the distance, the eternity of what will happen by red light, half-naked girls wriggle in a sexy dance. One by atshines the through.last supper Behind of Christ. Christ’s Christ back said,is the “One largest of window,you will betray me”. Against the background of this picture, events An orgy begins. Suddenly, a limousine with the BOSS sign began to unfold not with one, but with a general betrayal of drivesone, officials up to the enter sauna. the hallFrom in it white comes caps the wrappedGovernor, in sheets. worthless, empty, greedy atheists who, out of fear, cross and bow themselves. Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky – Viorel shoulders, in a semi-dress with medals of different times and his jacket and hung around his neck a knotted towel with peoples.Cornescu His half-bent, eyes are stiff surrounded in his self-confidence, by dark circles, with like lifted double up MoldavianWisely cross-shaped entering the embroidery, living room, which Khlestakov he sometimes took off glasses, revealing his vile, evil nature and not allowing him used as a handkerchief. First of all, he went to the table with a to clearly see the world around him. He came to tell the large bottle of vodka, drank and, stretching out, sat down on a chair. This was a signal. The Governor brought him a glass from the center of the European Union is coming to us, incognito,gentlemen with - officials a special the task, unpleasant this has not news: happened “An inspector before.” Governor.of vodka. Khlestakov By turns, they drank brought it with him ease a and strong with drink. undisguised Having Amos Fedorovich Lyapkin-Tyapkin, the Superintendent of pleasure. Officials immediately followed the example of the CharitiesThe Inspector Artemy of Fedorovich Schools Luka Zemlianika, Lukich Khlopov,and the Postmaster the Judge broadcast about his importance – the chief of the department. Hebecome supported tipsy, Khlestakovthe words gotabout up writingon the tablepoetry and and began prose to were confused. Suddenly the Governor found a solution - to in verse with his hand, pointing to the painting of the Last urgentlyIvan Kuzmich go to Shpekin,the inspector hardly at believing the hotel! what they had heard, Supper hanging over his head. Finally, tired of his inspired

In a nondescript small room with a picture of the men handshake on the background of the Moldova and European speeches and finally intoxicated, he fell into the hands of the officials who carefully supported him. and Osip in a blue T-shirt with the emblem of the European who were holding him tightly and threw himself on the chest Union onflag his hanging back, were on the exhausted wall, Khlestakov, from hunger. in his A brandwaiter suit, in a of theKhlestakov puffy Anna teared Andreevna himself from – the the wife hands of ofthe the Governor officials vest and a Moldovan shirt explains that there will be no more – Elena Oleinik, from whom he was barely tore off. Anna food until they pay for the old one. Andreevna immediately became imbued with a feeling of ardent love for him. The daughter of the Governor Marya Suddenly, the Governor enters the small room carefully,

Antonovna – Nadezhda Krylova was thrilled by the mere suits,obsequiously sometimes with decorated a large roll,with decorated Moldovan with ornaments. flowers, sight of Khlestakov. accompanied by a retinue of officials in strange twisted His sexual energy filled their empty souls in sweet andWith bad excitement, food. He did the not Governor miss the asks opportunity Khlestakov to whatmention his ecstasy. The Governor and the officials who were standing thedifficulties lack of are.money, Khlestakov he “spent complains all he had” of a ondark the small way. roomWith hisnext head to him under looked her skirt, with andinterest she enjoyed at how everyKhlestakov touch ofkissed him. Anna Andreevna’s shoulder, tickled her belly and even thrust

Koroleva Elfrida. Cultural Interference on the Example of the Performance the Inspector General. Copyright© Koroleva Elfrida. Anthropol Ethnol Open Acc J 2021, 4(2): 000151. 3 Anthropology and Ethnology Open Access Journal in a sexy dance to the music of the song Jerusalem, popular suitcase full of money. The Governor placed the suitcase in theThe West. beauty The of dance Europe was Khlestakov supported and by Osip Marya demonstrated Antonovna, But then the Oligarch entered with flowers and a and congratulations. In front of each of them the Governor Andreevna joined in, making ridiculous gestures. But the openedcomfortably the suitcase,on his lap. and Officials they were followed forced him to throwwith flowersmoney and all the officials followed her. The Governor and Anna into it. Anna Andreevna and Marya Antonovna were officials suddenly formed a circle, put their hands on each other’s shoulders and started a Moldovan dance. From drowningSuddenly, in bouquets the postmaster of flowers, rushed glowing in and with said happiness. that the one abundant libation, he again fell into the hands of officials. The who was mistaken for an inspector was not an inspector at Governor, on his knees, said: “It’s time for His Majesty to rest. withThe bedred silk. is already Anna Andreevna ready.” The and officials Marya carried Antonovna Khlestakov sang a that he had printed out. Intercepting the letter from each lullabyin their for arms him. to the lord’s bedchamber, laid the bed covered all, as he learned from Khlestakov’s own letter to Tryapichkin

inother, this the city officials are “terrible learned originals”, about the lend painted as much miracles as they that want.happened “Firstly: to Khlestakov the Governor in Chisinauis as stupid and as that a gray all gelding.” of them one Wakingby one, up,they Khlestakov began to sawslip officialsmoney ininto front him. of Surprisedhim. With difficulty suppressing their hoteler fear, using various tricks, statements. The shocked Governor was dumbfounded. In a frenzy,But other he beganofficials to reproachalso learned himself. about How themselves did he, after impartial thirty Khlestakov happily put them in his wallet. “What a good city and what fools they are all.” He asked Osip Him, which “no merchant or contractor could carry out; to bringLooking him an at envelope the wallet in order full of to money,send a letter Khlestakov to his friend said: swindlersyears of service, on swindlers, mistake roguesa flibbertigibbet and scamps for suchan inspector? that the Tryapichkin about all the miracles that happened to him. whole world are ready to rob, he cheated. Three governors deceived! ... What governors! ... Not only will you go into a As soon as Osip disappeared with the envelope in his laughing stock, - there is a clicker, a scribbler, he will insert

the rank, title, and they will all bite their teeth and clap their hands, Marya Antonovna entered and began to flirt with hands.you into Why a comedy. are you That’s laughing! what - isYou insulting! are laughing He will at yourself!not spare theKhlestakov, towel. But who then drew Anna her Andreyevna to him with came a towel in. Mother and swore and daughterhis love. Shebegan quickly to sort made things an imaginaryout. To defuse bride’s the veil situation, out of Suddenly everything began to blur into a blue mist. The railroad gleamed with blue light. A train with carriages full for the hand of Marya Antonovna and swear eternal love. of euro money went along it. By radio communication was TheKhlestakov Governor, took who up physicalran in, satexercises down andon his then knees began in to front ask of the merchants. But Anna Andreevna unexpectedly told appeared,reported: Asimilar high official to the from one thatEurope the isGovernor coming. Hehad will seen stop in himof Khlestakov the good newsand beganabout tothe complain marriage about of Marya the Antonovnaslanderers hisat an dream. hotel. In the distance, a huge figure with a rat muzzle joke and that he was madly in love with Marya Antonovna, Based on theatrical analysis, the article “The Inspector and was Khlestakov. ready to Khlestakov legally marry convinced her. Osip him looked that thisat all was this a General” reveals the artistic meaning of the performance calmly, with a hidden grin. In a neutral voice, he announced staged by director Alexandru Grecu, who without changing a that everything was ready. When the Governor asked what into Romanian, transposed it into modern times. Using the Brussels, and he would return to have a wedding tomorrow principlessingle word of in cultural the text interference of Nikolai Gogol’s and methods comedy, of translated symbols, orwas the ready, day afterKhlestakov tomorrow. replied The that Governor urgent gave business him his was car in in the play “The Inspector General” Alexandru Grecu showed

ulcers of universal betrayal, venality, lies, and greed. The and Khlestakov and Osip dashed off with the breeze. “Lastan interference Supper” takes picture on a ofsymbolic modern meaning. society, Radiating afflicted withhigh spirituality, it plunges the spiritless world of the era of GovernorMarya saw Antonovna himself at flew the inhighest dreams general with happiness.post. From Shethe globalization into the abyss of self-destruction. imaginarysaw Khlestakov power, in the love highest with herposition and aof sea a general, of flowers. his eyes The lit up with a devilish light.