"Will and Shame; or, A Bone for Lawyers" (1746) and "A New Critic of Plays, or, The Plague of Jealousy" (1747) are two plays by the English writer Charles Maclean. In each of these works, the author addresses social aspects and problems of his time, revealing the deep essence of human relations and interaction. In "Will and Unwillingness" MacLean examines the important issue of fairness and justice through the prism of contradictions and conflicts of the main characters, while in "The New Critic of the Plays" the author sharply criticizes the literary world of his time, exposing the jealousies and shortcomings of its members. These works are not only an important part of the literary heritage of the era, but also remain relevant in the light of today, prompting readers to reflect on the eternal values and problems of society.