Hypochondriac

Moliere Biographical Information from GMT Productions:
Georgia's Premier Touring Theatrical Co
Gail Deschamps Artistist Director and
Robert H. Deschamps Producing Managing Director
http://www.gmtproductions.com/tartuffe.htm

1	In no more then two well written sentences, what is the "plot" of The Hypochondriac?
2	In one well written sentence state the "theme" of The Hypochondriac ? Then justify.
3	What kind of "comedy" is The Hypochondriac ? Justify.
4	Give a specific example of a "comedic device" used in this play. Explain.
5	What are the "turning point" and "climax" of this play ?
6	What happens in the "denouement" of this play?
7	What 2 "genres" did Moliere combine in the writing of this play? Explain.
8	What is the major "conflict" between Argan and Angelica ?
9	What really happens during the music lesson ?
10	How does Argan find out Belina’s and Angelica’s true feelings for him ?
11	Who is Moliere making fun of in this play ?
12	What Italian performance group style is this play based upon? Explain.
13	What is the point of attack of this play? Explain.
14	Why does Argan meet with his notary during the play?
15	Who is Jean Baptiste Poquelin?. Explain.
16	What neoclassical rules did Moliere follow in the writing of the Hypochondriac? Explain.

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