So, Moliere is on the agenda. "Tradesman in the nobility" is a book written by the author on the basis of a real and completely anecdotal incident. The Turkish ambassador, who was at the court of Louis XIV, was reckless to notice that the king’s horse had more precious stones than the monarch himself. For several days the perpetrator was under house arrest. Then he was sent home, and in order to take revenge on Porte, they made a mockery of the ceremony adopted in Turkey in the courtyard.
"Tradesman in the nobility", Moliere. Summary of Action 1
Music and dance teachers expect Mr. Jourdain. He called both of them to decorate a dinner in honor of one important person. Jourdain decided to become like gentlemen. Teachers like both the payment and the treatment of the owner, but they believe that he lacks taste. For some time now he is trying to do everything in the same way as noble gentlemen. Households also experience a lot of inconvenience because of his desire to become a nobleman. He orders a bathrobe for himself, and the servants of the liveries, so that it was, as in noble houses. Jourdain also decided to study dance and music.
"Tradesman in the nobility", Moliere. Summary of the 2nd action
Teachers quarrel: everyone wants to prove that only with his help Jourdain will achieve the goal. A battered teacher of philosophy begins the lesson. They decide to put aside logic and ethics and move on to spelling. Jourdain asks to write a love note to one lady. At forty, he was surprised to learn that there were poems, and there was prose. The tailor brings Mr. a new suit. It is sewn, of course, in the latest fashion. Jourdain notes that the tailor's clothes are made of his own material. But the apprentices were so “spread out” before him that the master was even generous with a tip.
"Tradesman in the nobility" Moliere. 3rd Action Summary
The new outfit makes laugh at the handmaid Nicole. But Jourdain is still eager to take a walk in it around the city. The wife is not enthusiastic about her husband's whims. She considers spending on teachers unnecessary; she does not see the need for his friendship with the nobles, since they perceive him only as a cash cow. But Jourdain does not listen to her. Not only that, he is secretly in love with the Marquise Dorimen, with whom he was brought together by Count Dorant. And the diamond, and ballet, and fireworks, and lunch - all this for her. When Mrs. Jourdain goes to visit her sister, he plans to host the Marquise. Nicole overheard something and handed it to the lady. She did not notice anything, since her head was occupied by her daughter Lucille. The girl sends Nicole to Cleont to say that she agrees to marry him. The maid does not hesitate, as she herself is in love with his servant and even hopes that their weddings will take place on the same day. Jourdain does not consent to the marriage of his daughter, since Cleont is not a nobleman. The wife, admonishing her husband, says that it is better to choose a rich and honest son-in-law than a poor nobleman, who will later begin to reproach Lucille with the fact that she is not a noble family. But to convince Jourdain is almost impossible. Then Covielle offers to make fun of him.
"Tradesman in the nobility", Moliere. 4th action summary
Dorimen and Dorant come to Jourdain. The count himself is in love with the marquise and attributed all the gifts, luxurious tricks to himself. Therefore, he teaches a "friend" that it is indecent in society to even hint a lady about her presentations and feelings. Suddenly, Madame Jourdain returns. Now she understands where her husband’s money went. She reproaches Dorant that he is following Jourdain’s case. The count says that he spent everything on it. The offended Dorimen leaves. Spouses continue to swear. At this moment, Coviel arrives, disguised as Cleont's servant. He seems to be an old friend of Father Jourdain and reports that he was a nobleman. Of course, the tradesman fell for this hook. He is delighted that he is a hereditary nobleman, and is in a hurry to announce this news to everyone. In addition, it turned out that the son of the Turkish sultan himself wants to become Jourdain’s son-in-law. Only for this newly-minted nobleman needs to be made into "mothers." Jourdain is not concerned about the upcoming ceremony, but about the stubbornness of her daughter. There are actors dressed as Turks, and Cleont himself. They speak some kind of gibberish language, but this does not bother the tradesman in the least. Dorant, at the request of Coviel, participates in the draw.
Moliere, "Tradesman in the nobility." 5th Summary
Dorant invites Dorimen to the house to Jourdain to see a funny sight. The Marquise decides to marry the Count, just to stop his squandering. Cleont arrives, dressed as a Turk. Lucille recognizes in him a loved one and gives consent to marriage. Only Madame Jourdain resists. Everyone gives her signs, but she stubbornly does not notice them. Then Coviel takes her aside and says bluntly that everything is rigged. Sent for the notary. Jourdain gives his wife maid Nicole to Coviel (interpreter). The marquise and count intend to use the services of the same notary. Expecting him, everyone is watching the ballet.