"Mercade: a comedy in three acts" is a deeply insightful work by the great French writer Honore de Balzac. In this comedy, the author critically highlights the harsh reality of French society at that time, showing the ruthlessness of intrigue, corruption and manipulation. The main character Mercade is the embodiment of a cruel businessman who deliberately deceives and intimidates those around him in his greedy manipulations. Through the line of humor and sarcasm, the author reveals the details of the lives of many people of that time, recreating the realities of the French social structure. "Merkade" remains a relevant work that makes us think about the essence of human relationships and the values of the modern world.