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Molière's theatrical achievements unfolded during the reign of King Louis XIV of France. Compose a report detailing the reign of Louis XIV and his impact on French society, culture, and historical events.
The playwrights Pierre Corneille and Jean Racine were contemporaries of Molière, known for their tragic dramas just as Molière was renowned for his comedies. Write a report on either Corneille or Racine, exploring his biography, theatrical career, significant works, and the primary themes within his plays.
The Baroque movement in the arts coincided with Molière's theatrical productions. Write a report about Baroque art. What are the main themes and stylistic elements of Baroque art? Who were some of the prominent artists of the Baroque era? What are some of the most renowned and significant works from the Baroque period?
With a group of classmates, choose one of the five acts from Tartuffe to perform for the rest of the class. Write an essay discussing how this performance enhanced your understanding of the play and provided deeper insights into the characters.
Select one character from Molière's play Tartuffe and write an original short story from that character's perspective. First, closely examine the play to gain a strong sense of the character's personality and importance to the narrative. While writing your story, be inventive and imaginative: try to highlight different aspects of this character that are not thoroughly explored in the play, and feel free to create new scenes or dialogues not included in the original work.
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