The Impostures of Scapin

** "The Impostures of Scapin" by Molière is a funny play from the late 1600s, telling how a clever servant named Scapin uses tricks to assist his young masters, Octave and Léandre, who have secretly gotten married without their fathers' permission. It's all about lying, mix-ups, and how parents and children interact in society. The story is set in Naples, where Octave loves Hyacintha, and Léandre is in love with Zerbinette, but both their fathers want them to marry someone else. Scapin makes up plans to help his masters trick their fathers, which leads to funny arguments and misunderstandings. In the end, Scapin helps the fathers and sons make up, allowing everyone to be happy, while Scapin thinks about what he's done, showing how the play is both funny and thoughtful about power and young people going against what they're told. **