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This 3 page paper discusses several aspects of Moliere's classic comedy "Tartuffe," including the importance of the characters of Dorine and Elmire, the relationship between Cleante and Orgon, and three examples of Tartuffe's hypocrisy. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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of Cleante and Orgon throughout the drama; and the importance of the characters Dorine and Elmire. Tartuffes Hypocrisy We become aware of Tartuffes hypocrisy long before we see him, because
all the characters, with the exception of Orgon and his overbearing mother, Madame Pernelle, tell us of their dislike and distrust of the man. They see him as having wormed
his way into Orgons favor for purposes of his own having nothing to do with real friendship or regard. In fact, the play is remarkable for the short time the
main character is actually involved in the action. Its also remarkable, like Othello, for failing to provide substantial motivation in the case of a major character. Just as Shakespeare leaves
us wondering why Iago does what he does, Moli?re doesnt tell us why Orgon believes Tartuffe in the first place. We just have to accept that this otherwise apparently reasonable
man would swallow any lie told him by a total stranger. At any rate, the first time we get a direct description of Tartuffe is from Orgon himself, who doesnt
seem to realize how odd it sounds. He says that he saw him first in church, where he came each day, "... with contrite mien, / Kneeled, on both knees,
right opposite my place, / And drew the eyes of all the congregation, / To watch the fervour of his prayers to heaven; / With deep-drawn signs and great ejaculations,
/ He humbly kissed the earth at every moment; ./ And when I left the church, he ran before me / To give me holy water at the door" (Act
I, Sc. VI, 26-33). This behavior is highly suspicious, but Orgon doesnt see it. First, Tartuffe obviously chose his place with care, so that he would be opposite Orgon at
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