Act 3, Scene 22 Summary

Angelique is shocked, but joyous, to see her father alive. She pleads for him to grant her one favor, that if he not let her marry Cleante, then he also not force her to marry anyone else. Cleante also throws himself at Argan's feet and begs him to consider allowing him to become his son-in-law. Beralde and Toinette advise Argan that he cannot turn down their request after hearing of Angelique's total devotion to her father. Argan tells them that he will agree to the match if Cleante agrees to become a doctor. Cleante readily agrees to this demand.

Beralde steps in and asks his brother why he does not just become a doctor himself, for surely that will be even more convenient. Argan sees the logic in this strategy however he is unsure of his ability to study at his...