Through much of the play, he is in denial of his death and refuses to give up power. Berenger's first wife, Marguerite, along with the Doctor, tries to make Berenger face the reality of his impending death. Berenger's second wife, Marie, sympathetically attempts to keep Berenger from the pain of knowing his death is imminent.
Throughout much of the play, he denies his death and refuses to give up power. Berenger's first wife, Marguerite, along with the Doctor, attempts to make Berenger face the reality of his approaching demise. Berenger's second wife, Marie, tries to prevent Berenger from experiencing the agony of knowing his death is imminent.