happened. This was also the period of the Golden Age of French Literature mainly because literature and arts was given priority by the ruling king. The movie Moliere depicted the culture of France during the 17th century. But, I would like to focus this discussion on the comparison and contrast of the 17th century trend and the film Moliere. The 17th century trend rejects enthusiasm, individualism, skepticism and emotionalism. At the same time, it is leaning towards orthodoxy, rationalism, conformity
Moliere (2007) is a film about a French playwright and actor, who went back to Paris after his execution due to his debts. Moliere was then released from prison by Monsieur Jourdain, an affluent commoner, who agreed to pay the debts of Moliere in exchange of teaching him how to act. This film was set in the 17th century in France--a time when there was a great appreciation and interest in flourishing the culture of French. It was the "Golden Age of French Literature". It was the time when art was
Baptiste Poquelin, also known as Moliere, is introduced as one of “The Dramatists” along with Pierre Corneille and Jean Baptiste Racine. Born on the 15th of January 1622 and died on February 17, 1673 due to lung complication because of hypochondria. He is known to be humorous and his satire. In 1643, Moliere and actress Madeleine Bejart joined the Illustre Theatre. After two years, their troupe collapsed and Moliere was put to jail because of debt. Luckily, in 1658 Moliere returned after some time of
The film Moliere, while loosely based on actual historical facts from the life of Jean Baptiste Poquelin, gave the viewer a clear idea of how his comedic genius shaped up French literature and consequently, Western literature. After performing for 13 or so years in provinces, Moliere and his troupe returned to Paris as they were slated to do a satire for aristocrats and higher class people. His reluctance at first to play another satire gave the impression that he was burned out from sticking to
In Rousseau’s critique of Moliere, he sees Moliere as being a perfect author. Moliere incorporates betrayal and distortion to stir the emotions and gain our interest, as well as sympathy. Rousseau feels that Moliere doesn’t help society, instead, he harms it. The reason is because Moliere is bringing down the value of society by using politics and comedy together. People are starting to see their flaws as being acceptable due to the content they see in Moliere’s work. If the first thing that one
In the text, by not having too many bathroom scenes, Argan seems to be imagining his illness (thus, he is the imaginary invalid). In Panych's stage version, Argan shows several symptoms of being ill; this definitely confuses the original play by Moliere. One of the original purposes of the play was to criticize, among other things, the medical profession in Moliere's time. Now, if Argan really was sick, does that mean that the doctors were correct in their analysis? No, it doesn't. I believe that
Commedia Dell’ Arte was a distinctive form of stage art in the 1600’s and the famous playwright Moliere furthered its acceptance and import throughout his life. Originating in Italy, the popular art form spread quickly with the aid of traveling troops. One area that was greatly affected by this form of theater was France. The French people adored this theater and made it fit in with their culture. This can be seen in an essay by Gustave Lanson when he states, “In Paris Italian farce had replaced
Moliere, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was a French playwright and actor who some say is considered to be one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western Literature. Some of his best known plays are The Imaginary Invalid, The School for Wives, and The Miser as well as many others. Moliere spent thirteen years as a traveling actor which helped him polish his comic abilities while he began writing refined French comedy. Moliere’s acting was believed to be both a disappointment and a blessing. He wanted
Moliere, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was a French playwright and actor who some say is considered to be one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western Literature. Some of his best known plays are The Imaginary Invalid, Tartuffe, and The Misanthrope as well as many others. Moliere spent thirteen years as a traveling actor which helped him polish his comic abilities while he began writing refined French comedy. Moliere’s acting was believed to be both a disappointment and a blessing. He wanted to be
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere, Enlightenment author and greatest comic dramatist of all times Jean-Jaques Rousseau, philosopher, novelist, composer, language and music theorist, and single most important Enlightenment writer Act I SCENE 1. Moliere and Rousseau are up in heaven R: Hey Moliere is that you? M: Yes, may I ask your name again? R: Yeah it’s Rousseau. M: Ah, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. Sorry, my memory doesn’t always serve me right anymore. R: No, you’ve never met me
Tartuffe A man will only see what he wants to see. In "Tartuffe", by Moliere, we are introduced to Orgon, a man so blinded by his obsession with Tartuffe that he falls subject to his deception. Tartuffe pretends to be a devout, pious, and humble man, while in reality is a religious hypocrite. Throughout the play we are presented with many characters who try in vain to "open" Orgon's eyes to Tartuffe's lies. He refuses to accept the fact that Tartuffe is an imposter and is more of a hypocrite than
main themes of the neoclassical age was moderation. Order, control, and reason were necessities of this period. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin 'pen' named Moliere was a well-seasoned, French playwriter of comedies that entertained and taught the same. One of Moliere's notable works, Tartuffe, carried his theme Commedia dell Arte and left lessons on the stage. Moliere uses the tale of Tartuffe to explore the hypocrisy in the church and in individuals spreading false hope. Selfish and decietful motives bring the
give their audience and readers a great time. One of the main satires that were much criticized during its release in 1664 was Tartuffe by Jean-Baptiste Moliere, which still plays a role in our literature today. The play was not very welcomed by the church which found it offensive and controversial towards their religious beliefs. In Tartuffe, Moliere was not seeking to satire religion or the church itself but rather the hypocrites that would shield themselves with the misuse of religion for their own
Tartuffe by Jean-Baptiste Polquelin Moliere In the neoclassical comedy Tartuffe, written by Jean-Baptiste Polquelin Moliere, Tartuffe is illustrated as a disreputable character who has posed as a religious ascetic. Orgon, the master of the house, is convinced Tartuffe is a humble and pious man despite the rest of his families claims. Yet, in Act IV, scene seven the impostor Tartuffe is finally exposed for the fraud he really is. ACT IV Scene 7 Tartuffe, Elmire, Orgon TARTUFFE [Not seeing
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere wrote Tartuffe during the beginning of the Age of Enlightenment. One of the main characteristics of the Age of Enlightenment was a push towards using reason over emotions to make decisions. The leaders of the enlightenment truly believed that the world could be made a better place if people did this. In Tartuffe, when the characters use their emotions to make their decisions they find themselves in undesirable situations. While those who let their emotions rule them
expression of philosophies and ideas about arts and knowledge in life are manifest in such salons, in which speakers and actors put an enjoyable and entertaining spice on what they are trying to imply to increase the audience’s interest. In comparison to “Moliere”, the scenery of the film depicted also a monarchial type of government where nobilities were apparent in the society. The wealthy Monsieur Jourdain and his family is a clear portrayal of such nobilities. Considering their wealth and highly-respected
Tartuffe is a satirical theatrical comedy written by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Molière in seventeenth century France. This time period in France is characterized by an oppression of women due to the hierarchical social class system that was set into place. Fortunately, the Age of Enlightenment was forming its roots and emerging as a prominent movement at the end of the seventeenth century. Molière used his progressive outlook upon the society, in which he lived, and brought to life many emerging issues
Criticism of Religious Hypocrites in Tartuffe Moliere rocked the 17th century French world with his comedy "Tartuffe" in 1664. Although, religious factions kept the play banned from theatres from 1664-1669, "Tartuffe" emerged from the controversy as one of the all-time great comedies. Tartuffe is a convincing religious hypocrite. He is a parasite who is sucking Orgon, the rich trusting father, for all he is worth. Orgon does not realize that Tartuffe is a phony, and caters to his every whim
An Analysis of Moliere’s Satirization of Social Issues A man, or rather a demon in flesh and inhabited as a man, the most notably impious creature and libertine who ever lived throughout the centuries, has had the impiety and abomination to bring forth from his devilish mind a play [Tartuffe]…He deserves for this sacrilegious and impious act…to be burned at the stake as a foretaste of the fires of hell. Pierre Roulle (1664) Moliere lived a life surrounded by controversy. After renouncing
The Complex Alceste of The Misanthrope "I cannot improve on it, and assuredly never shall," said Molière of his satire The Misanthrope, {1} and the critic Nicholas Boileau-Despréaux concurred by accounting it one of Molière's best plays.{2} But the French public did not like it much, preferring the dramatist's more farcical The Doctor in Spite of Himself--a play that, according to tradition, was written two months after The Misanthrope's premiere to make up for the latter's lack of success.{3}