Monster Essays - Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid"
Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid"
Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid" is a farcical play about a
hypochondriac who is so obsessed with his health and money that he ends up
neglecting his family. The story involves several different themes and plots
within one family. A new interpretation of this 17th century play is now being
performed at the Arts Club Theater; it incorporates some new changes and
modernizations in addition to the traditional improvisation. Morris Panych has
definitely succeeded in delivering a new, more comical version of Moliere's
final play.
Moreover, the dominant theme of this play is body versus mind. The play
is about a wealthy, b....
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