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Alceste

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Alceste
judged most social behavior as hypocritical. [Fr. Lit.: Le Misanthrope]
See : Hypocrisy
Alceste
antisocial hero. [Fr. Lit.: Le Misanthrope]
See : Misanthropy
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Lewis, 38, plays the "misanthrope" Alceste, who is disillusioned and angry with hypocrisy and vows to reject society.
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Based on the Greek myth that inspired Euripides' play, Alceste relates how Admete, king of Thessaly, will die unless someone willingly takes his place.
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