For his farces and comedies, Hofmannsthal drew inspiration from a variety of sources: from Molière and the Commedia dell'Arte, from Shakespeare and the Viennese folk theater. Thus, 'The Unbribable,' arguably Hofmannsthal's most popular play (premiered in 1923), connects to the tradition of folk theater with the servant Theodor as the main character, who cleverly uses his wit and intrigue to prevent a secret affair among the ruling class. The morally upright house servant, with his respectful yet submissive defiance, his malicious kindness, and his rough tenderness, stands out as one of the remarkable comic characters in German-language drama.