Abstract This paper discusses how "The Misanthrope" reflects some of playwright Moliere's feelings about religion. The writer describes a relationship between sin (lust) and religion in Celemine and Alceste and other characters in the play.
From the Paper "Moliere often mocked religion in his plays. Another of the author's famous plays is "Tartuffe," which satirizes the extremely religious title character's piety. Tartuffe eventually attempts to seduce the wife of his pious patron. But in "The Misanthrope" there seems to be more sympathy for religious ideals. The society in which Alceste dwells is in fact corrupt. It is filled with puffed-up court poets like Oronte who walk about, spouting dreadful verse and engaging in the sort of sexual intrigues with Celimene that Alceste despises."
Tags: religion, sin, catholic, evil, alceste, celimene, tartuffe, society, france, philinte, satire
