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Corneille, Pierre
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Mongan, Roscoe
The Cid
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"The Cid" by Pierre Corneille is a classic French tragic play written in the early 17th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary figure Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as the Cid, who is caught between the love for his fiancée Chimène and the honor of avenging his father’s death. This deep conflict sets the stage for themes of love, honor, and the complexities of duty. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Chimène and her friend Elvira as they discuss Chimène’s love for Rodrigo, who is favored by her father. However, tension arises when Rodrigue, in an act of vengeance, kills Chimène's father after a disagreement. Following the duel, Chimène is torn between her love for Rodrigue and her duty to avenge her father's death. The beginning establishes not only the characters’ motivations and relationships but also foreshadows the tragic consequences that will ensue as honor clashes with personal desire, setting a dramatic tone for the unfolding events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Cid, approximately 1043-1099 -- Drama
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