Le Mariage forcé by Molière
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Molière, 1622-1673
French
"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 aroun...
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.)
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