How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"What? Do you claim that you are the son of Don Thomas D'Alburcy?" (5.5.20)
When Valère claims that he's the son of an Italian nobleman, M. Anselme calls him out for lying. It turns out that M. Anselme is Thomas D'Alburcy, and there's no way Valère can be his son. Unless, of course, Valère survived the shipwreck that split the family apart! And yes, he did.
Quote #8
"Ah! I can vouch for your word! I can confirm that you are no impostor! From what you have said it is clear that you are my brother!" (5.5.26)
It's a good old-fashioned family reunion when Mariane realizes that Valère is actually her long lost brother. Not only that, but M. Anselme is also their father. Call it a wonderful plot twist, or maybe just lazy writing on Molière's part, but this ending puts family at the forefront of this play's values.
Quote #9
"Yes, my daughter. Yes, my son. I am Don Thomas D'Alburcy. By the will of Heaven I was saved from the waves with all the money I had with me." (5.5.31)
It turns out that Anselme is actually Valère and Mariane's father, and the revelation couldn't come at a better time. Now that he's in the picture, he has the power to give his blessing to the marriage of Mariane and Cléante and the marriage of Valère and Élise.