Misanthrope

Misanthrope The Misanthrope by Moliere, 1622 Main characters Alceste - He is in love with Celimene and actually cynical close people and the agency they act. Celimene - She is conceited and shallow being everything that Alceste dislikes in a person. Philinte - He is a good friend of Alceste but full the diametral in character since he is less frank and more than sincere towards others. Arsinoe - She serves as a foil to Celimene being just as clever but less shallow. Minor Characters Eliante - She is Celimene’s good and reasonable cousin. Oronte - He is in love with Celimene and a writer of poetry.

Clitandre - He is another suitor trying to put one over the hand of Celimene. Setting Celimene’s apartment - There is very little action and very much dialogue in this play which takes place in this apartment. Plot The play opens with a conversation between Alceste and Philinte. Alceste shows himself to be very cynical about the motives of people and Philinte shows h...If you want to get a full essay, range it on our website: Orderessay

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