Character Analysis ( The Imaginary Invalid By Moliere )
I. Given Circumstances- Understanding the context of the scene 1- Is there one event without which this action would not take place? A- Where does the scene take place? Describe. Answer: All the scenes take place in the Paris home of a hypochondriac named Argan. B- When? In relation to what event? Answer: “A one-paragraph introduction praises Louis XIV, king of France, for military exploits. Although the introduction does not provide specifics, it is clear that it refers to his campaigns in the Spanish Netherlands, beginning in 1668, to strengthen French borders and to expel Spanish from strategic locales.” C- Who is involved? D- What is their relationship? Answer for C, & D: 1- Argan: A Hypochondiac. 2- Toinette: A Servent 3- Guy: ( Prounounced the French way- GHEE )- A Musician 4- Angelique: A Daughter, Argan’s youngest 5- Louison: A Daugter, Argan’s eldest 6- Beline: A Wi