The Misanthrope Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 275 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Misanthrope Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 275 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Act 1, Scene 1

• Alceste and Philinte discuss hypocrisy in society while waiting for Celimene and her cousin, Eliante, to return from shopping.

• Philinte believes people should be polite, even if politeness means dishonesty to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

• Alceste thinks people should be honest at all times, and to be otherwise means being hypocritical.

• Alceste is in love with Celimene, although he considers her a flirt and gossip.

• Celimene's cousin, Eliante, is very fond of Alceste, but he states that love is not bound by reason.

• Alceste and Philinte reveal that Alceste is being sued, but he refuses to obtain a lawyer, insisting that his honesty is all he needs.

• We are introduced to Alceste, Philinte, and Célimène.

• Alceste is in love with Célimène.

• Alceste is disgusted with humanity and hypocrisy, and is facing an upcoming court issue.

• Alceste and Philinte introduce the theme of...

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