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Moliere
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Moliere
Examines French playwright's exposure of evils of his society through his comedies, incl. "Le Tartuffe," "Le Misanthrope," "Le Bourgeois Gentleman."
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages) |
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2001
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"Renowned to the Parisian theatergoers and the members of Louis XIV's court for his farces and comedies, as a writer, director and actor, Moliere surpassed all his contemporaries in the mid-seventeenth century (Mander 16). His popularity can be attributed to his ability to entertain them in all aspects. Facing a diverse audience of the city's upper and upper middle-classes, the aristocrats, court officials and the royal family, Moliere's works present a cast of characters which mirrors his audience (Mander 18). Furthermore, he tapped into the spirit of his age by capturing realistically the lives of his audience and incorporating it into his art.In addition to entertaining his audience with the realistic portrayal of Parisian life, Moliere also sought to illuminate the inherent hollowness of the existing conventions of high society..."
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