Molière’s The Misanthrope explores themes of hypocrisy, love, and the elusive nature of the truth. The play centers on the effects of unapologetic honesty in a society overflowing with pretense.
Célimène serves as the supreme example of this society, but is more complicated than the shallow follies she represents. She walks the tight rope between truth and survival and must keep the balance without leaning too heavily one way or the other – lest she fall.
This thesis endeavors to articulate the creation of a multi-dimensional character that connects with today’s audience and facilitates an understanding of the intentions and motivations behind her actions as well as the effects of this particular society on its members.
This endeavor includes biographical information on Molière, a breakdown of the author’s approach, influences for this process, an analysis of Célimène, rehearsal manuscripts, and an analytical reflection of the resulting attempt to walk the line.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uno.edu/oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-3216 |
| Date | 13 May 2016 |
| Creators | James, Sarah E |
| Publisher | ScholarWorks@UNO |
| Source Sets | University of New Orleans |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations |
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