The Merry Wives of Windsor

The scene unfolds in Ford's house, where Mistress Ford and Mistress Page plot to outsmart Sir John Falstaff, who has arrived with romantic intentions. The two women orchestrate a plan involving their servants to discreetly dispose of Falstaff's advances. As they prepare for his arrival, they exchange playful banter and strategize their deception, emphasizing themes of cleverness and female agency. Falstaff, oblivious to their scheme, expresses his infatuation, setting the stage for comedic misunderstandings and intrigue.