The Misanthrope is a comedy of manners by Molière that was first performed in 1666.

Summary

Read our full plot summary and analysis of The Misanthrope, scene by scene break-downs, and more.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in The Misanthrope and in-depth analyses of Alceste, Célimène, Philinte, and Éliante.

Literary Devices

Here's where you'll find analysis of the literary devices in The Misanthrope, from the major themes to motifs, symbols, and more.

Quotes

Find the quotes you need to support your essay, or refresh your memory of the play by reading these key quotes.

Quick Quizzes

Test your knowledge of The Misanthrope with quizzes about every section, major characters, themes, symbols, and more.

Essays

Get ready to ace your The Misanthrope paper with our suggested essay topics, helpful essays about historical and literary context, a sample A+ student essay, and more.

Further Study

Go further in your study of The Misanthrope with background information, movie adaptations, and links to the best resources around the web.

Purchase

Go to BN.com to get your copy of these helpful resources.