The play centers on Harpagon, a wealthy but miserly man who is so obsessed with accumulating and hoarding money that he neglects all other aspects of his life, including the well-being of his family. His greed is the driving force of the play, leading to a series of comic situations and misunderstandings.Harpagon's obsession with wealth reaches ridiculous extremes as he attempts to marry his daughter, Élise, to a wealthy suitor for financial gain, while secretly hoping to marry a younger woman, Mariane, who is already in love with his son, Cléante. Meanwhile, Cléante is trying to find a way to marry Mariane without his father’s interference. The play unfolds as Harpagon’s actions lead to chaos, as his family and servants devise various schemes to outwit him and regain control over their lives and fortunes.