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Commedia dell’arte is literally translated as a comedy of crafts, meaning the crafts of improvisation. According to David L. Hurst, “The word arte implied the incorporation of the dramatic arts; it brought together those who were authorized to perform for the counts, dukes, etc” (Nikole). The comedy is thus performed by the professionals, meaning, actors who are capable enough to improvise or perform at least self-impromptu. The quality of the play would thus by no means suffer because of its off-hand nature. Developed in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries and flourishing since them, it may confidently ...

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Who is most responsible for the problems facing public schools and institutions of higher learning? An Education system may be defined as a system of learning. In the United States, education is provided by various institutions such as public schools, private schools, colleges and universities. Public schools and colleges are run on funding from the state or federal government (New America Foundation, 2013). Private schools function on independent financing. They determine their own policies and curriculum. Regional accreditation authorities provide accreditation on a voluntary basis (nces.ed.gov). The education system of America has often been the subject of criticism. Increasing ...

Pillow book is a book by Sei Shonagon written in the form of mini-essays and diary notes depicting interactions and observations she experienced in her daily life as a resident of the Imperial court of Teishi. This book of observations is said to have been written in the 990sand early 11th century in Heian Japan. This book by Sei Shonagon contains all kinds of observations, personal thoughts, the author`s own poetry, her opinions concerning about everything, and important events that took place in the court which she resided in. Sei jots down everything that hooks her attention. This leads to a ...

Tartuffe is the most famous play written by Moliere. In the view of many contemporary literary critics, Moliere qualifies as one of the world’s greatest comic playwright (Kasparek, 1977). The other famous play by Moliere is called The Misathrope. The two comprise of Moliere’s greatest pieces. Tartuffe’s plot revolves around wealthy bourgeois Orgon religious piety that almost destroys him but luckily, the pretender Tartuffe is discovered before he completely takes advantage of Orgon. Moliere’s Tartuffe has been a subject of controversy since its writing. The play generated a great deal of discussion owing to its perceived mockery ...

Tartuffe is the most famous play written by Moliere. In the view of many contemporary literary critics, Moliere qualifies as one of the world’s greatest comic playwright (Kasparek, 1977). The other famous play by Moliere is called The Misathrope. The two comprise of Moliere’s greatest pieces. Tartuffe’s plot revolves around wealthy bourgeois Orgon religious piety that almost destroys him but luckily, the pretender Tartuffe is discovered before he completely takes advantage of Orgon. Moliere’s Tartuffe has been a subject of controversy since its writing. The play generated a great deal of discussion owing to its perceived mockery ...

Literary Techniques in Tartuffe by Moliere

Moliere uses the comical play Tartuffe to show the hypocrisy of the religious people at that time. Tartuffe is a highly religious individual but he fails to impress certain people in the house such as Damis. These people feel that they must expose the hypocrisy of the man. The author through Orgon shows the way people can be gullible towards religious people. Orgon goes to the extent of even offering the daughter in marriage to Tartuffe. He even decides to leave his property as inheritance to Tartuffe. The author uses several literary techniques. He uses comedy, irony, sarcasm and ...