Viewing Guide for Le Retour de Martin Guerre (1982)


Some names:
Martin Guerre
Mathurin Guerre, his father
Pierre Guerre, his uncle
Bertrande de Rols, Martin’s wife
Raimonde de Rols, Bertrande’s mother
Arnaud du Tilh (“Pansette”)
Jean de Coras of the parlement of Toulouse
 

Some questions to consider:
1. What is life like in Artigat? How close are the people to one another?
2. Describe the festivities that surround Martin and Bertrande's wedding. What customs surrounded the marriage?
3. Why did Martin run away?
4. Why was Martin’s identity such a problem when he returned, and why did it continue to be a problem?
5. How is the society in Artigat similar to, or different from, the upper-class society described in The Three Musketeers?


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