This passage spoken by Célimène is illuminating because it explains Alceste’s misanthropic personality. In Act 2, Célimène provokes all the men’s interest. Regarding this, an argument flourishes between Alceste and Célimène, in which the weakness of their relationship is shown. As Célimène flirts with the other men, Alceste mistrusts her and her love. Hence, she offers him compliments and he questions her, “But how can I be sure that you don’t tell/The selfsame things to other men as well? (p.52) Her reaction to his question shows that she is not fully interested into fixing her relationship, as she goes off to speak with the men that visited her. Jealousy has its consequences. If it is left to be consumed, it affects one’s way of thinking
