Béralde

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Béralde is a rational, clear-sighted character in Molière’s comedy *Le Malade imaginaire*, who serves as the voice of reason challenging the protagonist’s obsession with illness and doctors.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
theatrical character
appearsIn Le Malade imaginaire NERFINISHED
appearsInAct Act II of Le Malade imaginaire NERFINISHED
Act III of Le Malade imaginaire NERFINISHED
associatedWithTheme critique of medicine
hypochondria
reason versus superstition
challenges Argan NERFINISHED
characterTrait clear-sighted
rational
createdBy Molière NERFINISHED
criticizes doctors
quack medicine
defends common sense
reason
firstAppearanceYear 1673
genreOfWorkContext comedy
hasFunctionInPlot to expose the absurdity of hypochondria
to question medical authority
hasRelative Argan NERFINISHED
isBrotherOf Argan NERFINISHED
languageOfWorkContext French
medium stage play
nationalityOfWorkContext French
opposes excessive trust in doctors
obsession with illness
roleInWork voice of reason
speaksAbout medical profession

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