Kusai Abusafi
French 109
Moliere’s Miser
A well known comedian known mostly by his stage name: Molière (pronounced "mohl-yair"), whose real name was Jean Baptiste Poquelin, was one of the greatest masters of comedy in western literature; he put together 12 of the most long-lasting, powerful and full-length comedies of all time, some that rhyme, some in story, not to mention six more shorter slapstick, dramatic comedies. He used his knowledge for the modern French comedy and combined it with commedia dell’arte.
Moliere was born on Jan 15, 1622, to a prosperous family; his father was a Parisian furniture merchant and also the king’s personal upholsterer. Being lucky enough to be born into a household that makes excellent income was not so likely at the time; therefore this gave Moliere the obvious initiative and drives to pursue a degree. Moliere received his law degree in 1642 at the College de Clermont and also became a scholar in Greek and Latin during his years there. Although his educational goals included pursuing Law, Jean Baptiste turned away from that and focused on having a degree in the Arts. Since he was well above the lower-class and an itinerant actor in France for thirteen years, it was very apparent as to why he decided to continue his education; however not in Law, but in …show more content…
His goal is to obtain a loan that can help her and her ill mother. Marianna is impoverished and Cleante is not at all like his father, he is actually willing to help because he feels it’s the right thing to do. As for Harpagon, he wouldn’t do it unless it involves receiving something in exchange. Cleante had no idea that his father wanted Marianne for himself. The irony here is that when Harpagon asked him about her, Cleante thought he wanted to know so he can set her up with him not to keep her for himself. He basically gave his father the perfect description to pursue the young lady he was in love with
French 109
Moliere’s Miser
A well known comedian known mostly by his stage name: Molière (pronounced "mohl-yair"), whose real name was Jean Baptiste Poquelin, was one of the greatest masters of comedy in western literature; he put together 12 of the most long-lasting, powerful and full-length comedies of all time, some that rhyme, some in story, not to mention six more shorter slapstick, dramatic comedies. He used his knowledge for the modern French comedy and combined it with commedia dell’arte.
Moliere was born on Jan 15, 1622, to a prosperous family; his father was a Parisian furniture merchant and also the king’s personal upholsterer. Being lucky enough to be born into a household that makes excellent income was not so likely at the time; therefore this gave Moliere the obvious initiative and drives to pursue a degree. Moliere received his law degree in 1642 at the College de Clermont and also became a scholar in Greek and Latin during his years there. Although his educational goals included pursuing Law, Jean Baptiste turned away from that and focused on having a degree in the Arts. Since he was well above the lower-class and an itinerant actor in France for thirteen years, it was very apparent as to why he decided to continue his education; however not in Law, but in …show more content…
His goal is to obtain a loan that can help her and her ill mother. Marianna is impoverished and Cleante is not at all like his father, he is actually willing to help because he feels it’s the right thing to do. As for Harpagon, he wouldn’t do it unless it involves receiving something in exchange. Cleante had no idea that his father wanted Marianne for himself. The irony here is that when Harpagon asked him about her, Cleante thought he wanted to know so he can set her up with him not to keep her for himself. He basically gave his father the perfect description to pursue the young lady he was in love with