Act 3, Scene 20 Summary

Toinette sees Angelique and tells her that there has been a terrible accident and her father is dead. Angelique cries out with her grief. She can not be consoled in her feelings of unhappiness.

Act 3, Scene 20 Analysis

Angelique's reaction is much like Beline's in that it is expected by everyone but Argan. Even though Angelique had been angry with her father for now allowing her to marry the man whom she loved, she is still deeply hurt by the news of his death.