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The Misanthrope | Study Guide

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Contents

Overview
Infographic
Context
Characters
Plot Summary
Scene Summaries
- Act 1
- Act 2
- - - Scene 1
  - - Scene 2
  - - Scene 3
  - - Scene 4
  - - Scene 5
  - - Scene 6
  - - Scene 7
- Act 3
- - - Scene 1
  - - Scene 2
  - - Scene 3
  - - Scene 4
  - - Scene 5
  - - Scene 6
  - - Scene 7
- Act 4
- Act 5
- - - Scene 1
  - - Scene 2
  - - Scene 3
  - - Scene 4
  - - Scene 5
  - - Scene 6
  - - Scene 7
  - - Scene 8
Quotes
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Themes
Author Biography
Suggested Reading

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The Misanthrope | Act 3, Scene 2 | Summary

Summary

This scene flows directly from Scene 1, with the now familiar run-in technique. Célimène enters to inform Acaste and Clitandre that she thinks she heard a carriage in the street.

Analysis

Note Clitandre's rather sugary explanation of why he and Acaste have remained at Célimène's residence: "T'was love that stayed our feet." This falseness shows that he will go to any lengths to gain the upper hand over his rival.

Scene 1 Scene 3

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