Le Mariage forcé by Molière

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Author Molière, 1622-1673
Title Le Mariage forcé
Credits Produced by Laurent Le Guillou
Summary "Le Mariage forcé" by Molière is a comedic play written in the mid-17th century during the period of French Baroque literature. This one-act comedy explores the social themes of marriage and romantic relationships, particularly focusing on the absurdities and pressures surrounding the institution of marriage in society. The storyline revolves around Sganarelle, who is indecisive about marrying Dorimène, a young woman promised to him. Initially excited about the marriage, Sganarelle soon becomes apprehensive, especially after overhearing Dorimène's casual attitude toward their union. She reveals that her primary motivation is not love but the desire to escape her father's strictness. Throughout the play, Sganarelle consults various characters, including philosophers and fortune tellers, only to be confronted with the absurdity of his situation. Ultimately, after being pressured by Alcidas, Dorimène's brother, to either fight him or marry Dorimène, Sganarelle reluctantly agrees to go through with the wedding, highlighting the play's satirical take on the expectations and realities of marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Comedies
Subject French drama -- 17th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 5178
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 17, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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