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Characters

• Silvia - a headstrong young woman, engaged to Dorante
• Dorante - a proper young man, engaged to Silvia
• Monsieur Orgon - Silvia's father
• Mario - Silvia's brother
• Arlequin - Dorante's valet
• Lisette - Silvia's confidente
• A lackey