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I really enjoy all of Moliere's work. He's funny; even being so long ago, the comedy holds. I saw School for Wives and nearly laughed my head off, especially when the actors over-acted, which I could picture Moliere doing on stage; all part of the satire.

misskrislm's review

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3.0

I read "The School for Wives" for a theatre class. The social commentary is intriguing as it deals with the issue of femininity from the male's perspective. Women, despite being a minority and socially subjugated, hold the most power in this play by virtue of the male fear of cuckoldry.

bergenslabben's review

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ezbv's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

the pacing of this play was very good, and i was intrigued enough to keep reading but i found the main character alceste so unbearable that it's only a 3 star. i think once i start focussing on analysing the use of language etc. i'll appreciate the story a lot more!

(only read the misanthrope)

maggil's review against another edition

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3.0

Good fun, but with way more misogyny than I remember from hs french class.

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