M. Prudhomme and Madame Benoiton are impatiently expecting the birth of their first grandson. As soon as he is born, they start arguing about his future career: will he be a Zouave, a liberal writer, a manufacturer, a magistrate, a musician, a farmer or a poet? Every suggestion leads to criticism, showing their different opinions and prejudices about each job. However, the lively discussion does not come to a conclusion, and the issue of the grandson’s future remains open.

Glove-puppet

Not specified

Lemercier de Neuville Louis

France

Lille

Printed

Birth

Child

Debate

Bourgeoisie

Comical

Satirical

Lemercier de Neuville, illustration for Le Petit-fils de M. Prudhomme, 1868.

French

Grand-father

Monsieur Prudhomme

Grandmother

Off-stage voice

Situation comedy

Sung scenes

Le Petit-fils de M. Prudhomme

M. Prudhomme’s Grandson