Act 1, Scene 4 Summary

As soon as Argan leaves, Angelique and Toinette talk about Angelique's new love. Toinette agrees with Angelique's assessment of the young man as being kind, handsome, and honest. They both believe that Angelique and the young man are a good match for each other. The two women quickly stop talking as Argan returns.

Act 1, Scene 4 Analysis

It is revealed that Angelique has fallen in love with a young man and that Toinette approves of the match. The fact that the two women stop talking as Argan returns reveals that he does not know of the romance.