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Essay / Molière - 1785
17th century France was ruled and administered by kings because of its type of government: an absolute monarchy, in which the king has total control and the power to assign his advisors and other officials who will help him lead the nation. . Like most countries in Europe at that time, France, with its monarchical regime, was populated by nobles and aristocrats. The French are rapidly progressing and strengthening their foundations as a nation and as a result, they are slowly gaining power and influence all over the world. This era was initiated by the use of arts and talents, including visual arts, theater, dance, and many literary works. Faced with this, France has entered the era of inspiration and greatness. In fact, this period constitutes their golden age in literature. The kings and general public of 17th-century France loved and admired these arts and even supported them. Salons and academies of literature and art are now beginning to become evident in French society, prioritizing and placing great importance on literary authors and other artists. The expression of philosophies and ideas about arts and knowledge in life is evident in such shows, in which speakers and actors put a pleasant and entertaining spice on what they are trying to imply to increase the public interest. Compared to "Moliere", the setting of the film also depicts a monarchical type of government where nobility was apparent in society. The wealthy Monsieur Jourdain and his family are a clear portrait of these nobles. Given their wealth and highly respected status in society, Jourdain and other nobles have strong influences that can move mountains. Keeping in mind that this... middle of paper ...... still kept his composure. He solved this problem by letting Molière go. Jourdain also realized all his misdeeds and flaws and focused his life on his family, abandoning his obsession with Célimène. Almost every character in the film is a representation of the aristocracy and their struggle to maintain their status and glory and to live their lives as expected by the society in which they live. Infidelity is also evident in the film in which Jourdain and Elmire are included. Disloyalty also occurs on the part of Molière as a servant of Jourdain, when he had an affair with Elmire and on the part of Dorante as a friend of Jourdain, when he cheated on Jourdain. Hidden agendas and plans are also apparent on the part of Jourdain's eldest daughter: her secret love affair with her piano teacher and on the part of Dorante who executes her evil plan hidden from Jourdain..