How are the peasants, bourgeoisie (merchants), nobles, and King Louis XIV portrayed in the movie “Vatel’? How do the different social classes
interact with other social classes as well as with those within their own social class? What role does Vatel play? How does Louis XIV exercise his
power? Give specific examples from the film.
Cite your sources for each essay and do not use Wikipedia or encyclopedias as sources. Please note: you will lose points for copying and possibly
jeopardize the entire examination grade for plagiarism.
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