Don Juan is turning out to be more interesting than I expected. While this is a seemingly ancient play, the translation is quite understandable, and the plot is actually amusing. (Who thought that a play could be fun?!)

It is fascinating to read how Don Juan promises to marry two women at once – Charlotte and Sganerelle. Perhaps this symbolizes dual commitments that we sometimes make in life, a commitment to two things at once whereby it is impossible to keep both. Anyway, it is rather amusing to see the two women fight it out and debate which one of them is really beloved by Don Juan. I was also amused by the part where Don Juan is supposed to be killed.

The discussions about religion and creation are fascinating, as Moliere was well ahead of his time. He wrote this play during the Enlightenment, and who knew that we would still be having these debates today?

Michael B.