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Satire dates back to Greece →
This is a very interesting article regarding satire. Many a poet are using satire to ridicule today’s society; however, this is a tradition dating back to Greece. The center of intellect being Athens, much satire was aimed at Athens’ society; nevertheless, “with the diatribe…we enter a wider world than the polis of Athens, a world which is more concerned with a particular class in the oecumene than with a particular society”(Gale Group).
I wonder how much today’s satirists borrow from the satirists of that time.
What a beautiful portrait of our lovely queen! If only she could be more involved in politics and share at least a little power with Louis. Our queen is setting an ill example to the rest of us, women: her gambling and excessive entertainment will bring her down someday. In her place, I would take advantage of such a high position and enforce the divine rules of morality in our country. But it is surely very difficult for her, a devout Christian, to witness how her husband takes on so many mistresses. I say, Mademoiselle de La Valliere should feel guilty for distracting Louis from his wife! At least Marie-Therese has bore Louis an heir!
Oh, may our queen have the strength to overcome these difficulties.
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Celimene, I think I have found the man who could match your charm and flirtatiousness, not to mention your ability to lead people on. This is the man who could break YOUR heart instead of you breaking his. I wonder what would happen if you and this man met…Surely it would produce some outcome all of Paris would be talking about, for “your behavior, madam, is misleading…it makes a bad impression, giving rise to ugly gossip and obscene surmise.”
My dear Arsinoe, since you felt I must meet him so badly I took your advice and went on a date with him. “Yes he ‘s a wonderful talker, who has the art of telling you nothing in a great harangue. There ‘s never any point to what ne says; ‘t is only noise to which we listen.” He was a horribly uninteresting, but quite charming at the same time.
Incredible! You’ve finally found a mirror image of yourself! I truly congratulate you on that ;)
Source: arsinoeofhighmorality
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GOSSIP IN THE COURT →
Attention everybody! You all should really check out this article about how Arsinoe is gossiping behind my back! First she tells me that she stood up for me when people were talking about my gentleman friends, but I later found out that really she told Alceste that “[Celimene] whom you love, and pretends to love you, is, I regret to say, unworthy for you.” (enter page number). But don’t worry everybody, two can play that game. I might have mentioned to Alceste that “…Your [Arsinoe’s] prudery and bustling zeal appeared to have a very slight appeal … one should learn the art of living well before one threatens men with hell.” (enter page number).
Oh please, my dear Celimene. Do you really think I would gossip behind your back? Gossip, what an ugly word! No, my dear: I tell you everything to your pretty little face. And what I have told Alceste is merely a friend-to-friend remark: nothing personal (not everything is about you, my dear). Of course, I make some acid comments once in a while, but I regret to say that I am nothing like you: lying to a dear, virtuous man is not a habit of mine. Just process that for now :)
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This duchess is genuinely stunning. Madam Celimene, I believe you have found your match. The way she shows off her stunning figure in that red-rose dress is leaving me speechless. Whoever designed the coiffure for this adorable lady is a genius. Why don’t I ever see beautiful woman like her around town?
What a beautiful young lady, Basque! How did you even manage to find such a charming creature? Besides her beautiful statuesque figure, I admire the fact that, though lavish, her gown does not reveal too much skin. She must be a quite modest and virtuous mademoiselle. And not in the least an excessive coquette.
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Celimene, I think I have found the man who could match your charm and flirtatiousness, not to mention your ability to lead people on. This is the man who could break YOUR heart instead of you breaking his. I wonder what would happen if you and this man met…Surely it would produce some outcome all of Paris would be talking about, for “your behavior, madam, is misleading…it makes a bad impression, giving rise to ugly gossip and obscene surmise.”
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Promiscuous →
My favorite song! This song was written especially for me. Enjoy!
Oh, you really do know yourself. You are what you are: young, flirty, promiscuous even, lewd, impure, unchaste perhaps…But I don’t mean to point fingers. It’s not like you have the least respect toward any of your unlimited number of lovers, especially Alceste, who is the only worthy one. Well, you are very pretty and charming, so I guess it doesn’t matter. We, prudes, are old hags (in your opinion); well then, you, flirts, can bathe in glamorous crudeness. ;)
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I’ve been waiting a long time for a decent artist to create a portrait of myself. How do you think it turned out?
Alceste, to answer your question, you look quite noble and honorable in this portrait. The artist has done a fine job of portraying you. I hope you might finally understand that your value is great and even superior to others. ~Arsinoe
![I have just obtained this simple, yet charming blue gown. I hope that it will in no way draw excessive attention to me, for I’m “not losing sleep over [a] flock of lovers [that one such as Celimene would] keep.” However, these days fashion is very important, so I guess it is my obligation to keep up with it.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3yarRm7Y1rodanmo1_250.jpg)
I have just obtained this simple, yet charming blue gown. I hope that it will in no way draw excessive attention to me, for I’m “not losing sleep over [a] flock of lovers [that one such as Celimene would] keep.” However, these days fashion is very important, so I guess it is my obligation to keep up with it.
Alceste, this is directed at you. “Your especial merits, dear Alceste, have roused the deepest sympathy in my breast.” I wish to help you by informing you that that your love for Celimene is comparable to the love referred to in this song: unrequited love. Celimene “is, I regret to say, unworthy of you.” Now, you have got to move on and reach your full potential, without being weighed down by this tragic passion!
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