Act 2, Scene 8 Summary

Angelique leaves while Argan calls after her saying that she has two choices in the matter, either marry Thomas or enter a convent. She has 4 days to decide. Beline tells her husband that she has business in town and must leave. Argan reminds her to visit the notary and tell him to hasten his work.

Act 2, Scene 8 Analysis

Argan has given his daughter an ultimatum after her first and only show of defiance. His illness has clouded his judgment, and he thinks only of himself. While he is ridding himself of one of his family members, he is promising another, his wife, that he will provide for her after his death.