What is the Molière language?
French
Molière/Languages
His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the “language of Molière”. Born into a prosperous family and having studied at the Collège de Clermont (now Lycée Louis-le-Grand), Molière was well suited to begin a life in the theatre.
Why did Jean Baptiste Poquelin change his name to Molière?
In 1643 Molière renounced the hereditary post his father held and chose instead the theater. Since the life of the theater was not considered very respectable, he assumed the name “Molière” in order to spare embarrassment to his family.
Why is Molière called Molière?
Chooses career in theater Since the theater life was not considered very respectable, he assumed the name “Molière” in order to spare embarrassment to his family. He joined a troupe known as the Illustre Théâtre that included Béjart and her family.
Where did Molière perform?
Molière often played major roles in his own plays. Molière’s company performing at Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles. Molière began his career in the theatre as an actor but found French tragedy too difficult.
Where was Molière buried?
1817
Molière/Date of burial
Who wrote Le Malade Imaginaire?
Molière
The Imaginary Invalid/Playwrights
The Imaginary Invalid, comedy in three acts by Molière, produced in 1673 and published in 1674 as Le Malade imaginaire.
What did Molière criticize?
Molière’s shockingly delightful drama about religious belief radically redefined the targets and ends of comedy. That his critics misperceived the play’s exposure of false piety and religious hypocrisy as an attack on religion itself suggests that Tartuffe hit a sensitive nerve.
What was Moliere’s actual name?
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
Molière/Full name
Moliere, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was an actor, playwright and director who became one of France’s best-known writers for his work that ranged from simple farces to sophisticated satires. He was born in Paris on January 15, 1622.
What is argan sick of?
Argan. The play’s main character, Argan, is a selfish hypochondriac and a fool, with two daughters. He is obsessed with his own imagined illnesses to the point where he seems to think of nothing else, to the consternation of his brother and his daughter Angélique.