Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband

"Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband" by Molière is a comedic play from the French classical era that makes fun of jealousy and misunderstandings in love. The story follows Sganarelle, a husband who is easily made jealous and jumps to conclusions about his wife, Celia, and a suitor, Lelio. Sganarelle's wild ideas about his wife being unfaithful lead to funny situations as he tries to protect his honor. The play uses mistaken identities and mix-ups between characters to show how silly jealousy can be and what happens when people make quick judgments. The story ends with surprises that make Sganarelle rethink what he believed, teaching that it's better to talk things out than to assume the worst.