How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Line)
Quote #7
ALCESTE
No, no, let the verdict rest.
Whatever cruel penalty it may bring,
I wouldn't have it changed for anything.
It shows the times' injustice with such clarity
That I shall pass it down to our posterity
As a great proof and signal demonstration
Of the black wickedness of this generation. (5.1.61)
Okay, so this part about "generation" makes it seem like Alceste sees something specifically wrong with his generation, and not society as a whole. Things could be different.
Quote #8
CELIMENE
Your wrath is wholly justified, I fear;
I know how culpable I must appear,
I know all things bespeak my treachery,
And that, in short, you've grounds for hating me.
Do so; I give you leave. (5.7.12)
Célimène says that Alceste is justified in hating her, since she has done bad things. We're not sure that makes sense, since everyone else in the play hasn't been punished yet, but it seems she has some sense of the classical idea of justice.