"The philistine in the nobility," Moliere. The summary of the play
So, on the agenda we have Moliere. "The philistine in the nobility" is a book written by the author on the basis of a real and quite anecdotal case. The Turkish ambassador, who was at the court of Louis XIV, had the imprudence to note that the king's horse had more precious stones than on the monarch himself. For several days the offender was under house arrest. Then he was sent home, and in order to get revenge on Porte, a parody of a ceremonial was adopted in the courtyard, adopted in Turkey.
Teachers of music and dances await Mr. Jourdain. He invited both of them to decorate the dinner in honor of one important person. Jourdain decided to become like the masters. Teachers like the payment and the treatment of the owner, but they think that he does not have enough taste. For some time now he has been trying to do everything the same as noblemen. Domestic people also experience a lot of inconvenience because of his desire to become a nobleman by all means. He orders himself a robe, and livery servants, so that it would be like in noble houses. Jourdain also decided to study dance and music.
"The philistine in the nobility," Moliere. Summary of the second action
Teachers quarrel: everyone wants to prove that only with his help Jourdain will achieve the goal. A shabby teacher of philosophy begins a lesson. They decide to postpone logic and ethics and move on to spelling. Jourdain asks to write a love note to a lady. At forty, he is surprised to learn that there are poems, and there is prose. The tailor brings a new suit to the master. It is sewn, of course, in the latest fashion. Jourdain notices that the tailor's clothes are made of his own fabric. But the apprentices so "before him" spread out, that the gentleman was generous even for a tip.
"The philistine in the nobility" Moliere. Summary of the third action
The new outfit causes laughter at the maid Nicole. But Jourdain still can not wait to walk in it around the city. The wife is not happy with the whims of her husband. She considers it unnecessary to spend money on teachers, does not see a leap in his friendship with the nobles, as they perceive him only as a cash cow. But Jourdain does not listen to her. Moreover, he was secretly in love with the Marquise of Dorimen, with whom Count Dorant had brought him. And the diamond, and ballet, and fireworks, and dinner - all this for her. When Mrs. Jourdain goes to visit his sister, he plans to take the Marquis at his place. Nicole overheard something and gave it to her. She did not notice anything, since her head was occupied by daughter Lucille. The girl sends Nicole to Cleonte to say that she agrees to marry him. The maid does not hesitate, as she is in love with his servant and even hopes that their weddings will take place in one day. Jourdain does not consent to the marriage of his daughter, since Cleonte is not a nobleman. The wife, advising her husband, says that it is better to choose a rich and honest son-in-law than a poor nobleman, who later will also reproach Lucille for not being a noble family. But it is almost impossible to convince Jourdain. Then Coviel offers to make fun of him.
Jourdain comes Dorimena and Dorant. The Count himself was in love with the Marquise and all the presents, and attributed splendid tricks to himself. Therefore, he teaches a "friend" that it is indecent in society to even hint to the lady about her presents and feelings. Mrs. Jourdain returns suddenly. Now she understands where her husband's money went. She reproaches Dorant that he is on the brink of Jourdain. The count says that he spent it on everything. The insulted Dorimena leaves. Spouses continue to swear. At this moment comes Coviel, the disguised servant of Cleonte. He is an old friend of Jourdain's father and reports that he was a nobleman. Of course, the petty bourgeois on this hook got caught. He is delighted with being a hereditary nobleman, and hurries to announce this news to everyone. In addition, it turned out that the son of the most Turkish Sultan wants to become son-in-law of Jourdain. Only for this newly-born nobleman it is necessary to produce in "mamamushi". Jourdain is worried not by the upcoming ceremony, but by the stubbornness of his daughter. There are actors, disguised as Turks, and himself Cleonte. They speak some sort of gibberish language, but this does not bother the petty bourgeois. Dorant at the request of Koviel takes part in the rally.
Moliere, "The Bourgeois in the Nobility." Summary of the 5th action
Dorant invites Dorimen to the house to Jourdainto look amusing sight. The Marquise decides to marry the Count in order to stop his wastefulness. Comes Cleont, disguised as a Turk. Lucille finds out in him a loved one and gives consent to a marriage. Only Mrs. Jourdain is opposed. Everyone gives her signs, but she does not notice them stubbornly. Then Coviel takes her aside and says straight out that everything is arranged. Have sent for the notary. Jourdain gives his wife Koviel (interpreter) to the servant Nicole. The Marquise and the Count intend to use the services of the same notary. Waiting for him, everyone is watching the ballet.
