"The Double" is a play by Fyodor Dostoevsky, adapted from his novella of the same name. It explores themes of identity, alienation, and the struggle for self-acceptance through the story of Yakob Golyadkin, a government clerk who encounters his doppelgänger. This encounter leads to a series of events that blur the lines between reality and madness. The play delves into Golyadkin's psychological turmoil as he grapples with his insecurities and the societal pressures of 19th-century Russia. The doppelgänger serves as a mirror, reflecting Golyadkin's fears and desires, ultimately highlighting the complexities of the human psyche.