1. Opener: The Simpsons episode “Marg’s Magical History Tour”
On a blank sheet of paper review the three topics satirized.
If you have not watched these clips do so here.
Scene
1) Example of Satire
2) Type of Satire
3) Description
Henry VIII
  ex. 1) divorce
2) juvenilian
3) satirizes Henry the 8th wanting a male heir
(do not use this example, think of your own!)
Sacagawea   
Mozart

2. Jean Baptiste Poquelin- aka “Moliere”
Son of a wealthy merchant upholsterer
Age 21- gave up office at the Court to become an actor
Founded “Illustre Theater”
Nucleus made of one family
Married one of the women of the company
Toured rural countryside for 12 years
Secured Louis XIV’s patronage by 1659
Popular works: Les Precieuses, L’Ecole des femmes, Tartuffe
Company became La Troupe du Roi
I told them that Moliere was the leading satirical playwright of the time because he wrote social commentary of the middle class, specifically Juvenalian and Menippean (harsh satire of the clergy, commentary on the behavior of specific types of people, but also overall funny observations about the behavior and attitudes of the middle class).
Greatest comedy writer of the English language

3. Tartuffe (or The Imposter)
Overview:
Comedy in five acts
The story of an attempt, by a hypocrite, to destroy the domestic happiness of a citizen who, charmed by his seeming piety, has received him as a prominent guest.
Innovation:
To critique the “foils” of French society through theater
1669 Criticism
Outraged contemporary religious opinion and was forbidden public performance
Three petitions to the king
Performed in Paris Salons
Contemporary Reviews:
One of his most well known works
Interesting fact:
“tartuffe" is used to designate a hypocrite who ostensibly and exaggeratedly feigns virtue, especially religious virtue
“someone who steals, lies, lusts after women, is greedy…is that how you would describe a monk?”

4. Tartuffe - Overview
Recommended: Read plot overview (short) and then the plot outline (expositoin to conclusion) as a group
Read the summary of Tartuffe and answer the questions to gain an understanding of the plot.

6. Tartuffe or The Imposter
Question to ponder:
How would you describe a monk?
Tartuffe is…
“someone who steals, lies, lusts after women, is greedy…”
“someone who steals, lies, lusts after women, is greedy…is that how you would describe a monk?”

7. Assignment Overview – Groups of 5!
Objective: To demonstrate your knowledge of the production process of a play by creating the scenery, costumes, and script for each of Tartuffe’s plot points
Assignment: In your groups you make the following:
Product One: The Script.
You must create a one page script that includes all of the characters and events mentioned in the plot point summary
Product Two: A poster of the set for your particular Freytag plot point.
This poster must include all set props and scenery required to convey the meaning of the scene.
Product Three:
The Costumes. Using the template and character description page provided, you must create costumes for every character in the scene.
Choose one of the modern characterizations to make your play relevant to an audience today.
-Nerds -Country -Gangsta -British -Stoners
Time allowed: 30 minutes

8. Exit Slip 1) Define Menippean satire. 2) Define Juvenalian satire.
3) Define Horatian satire.
4) What are two facts about Moliere that show he was both loved and hated during his lifetime?
5) Why is Tartuffe an example of satire?