I am going to kill him..., scene from act II of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais 1732-99 1785

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"I am going to kill him..." is a notable scene from Act II of "The Marriage of Figaro," a play written by French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais in 1784. This scene captures a moment of intense emotion and dramatic tension, pivotal to the unfolding comedic yet complex plot of class struggle and romantic entanglements.

In this scene, the character Figaro, a clever and resourceful valet, discovers that his master, Count Almaviva, is attempting to seduce Figaro's bride-to-be, Susanna. The Count's intentions are part of the "droit du seigneur," a feudal right that allows a nobleman to bed a servant girl on her wedding night before her husband. Figaro's line, "I am going to kill him..." is a moment of raw, visceral reaction to this betrayal, though it is expressed more in a tone of comic hyperbole rather than actual intent.

The scene is crucial as it sets the stage for Figaro's cunning schemes to outwit the Count and ensure that he and Susanna can marry without the Count's interference. It also highlights Beaumarchais's criticism of the aristocracy's abuses of power, a theme that resonated with the pre-revolutionary sentiments of the time.

The play, rich with wit, satire, and intrigue, was originally banned by King Louis XVI due to its subversive content but was eventually allowed to be performed and became a huge success, influencing subsequent adaptations in opera, most notably by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Jacques-Philip-Joseph de Saint-Quentin, known for his detailed and expressive illustrations, captured this scene with a dynamic composition that emphasizes the emotional intensity and dramatic gestures of the characters, further enhancing the impact of Beaumarchais's words through visual art.

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